Age of my beardie guesses?

[BeardedArchi]

So I got a bearded dragon today from a private seller. Seems very healthy. I thought he said it was around 4 months old but even common sense says it is much younger. I'm guessing a month old. Guesses?

Also I'm using just paper towels as a bottom substrate being so young. I have 2 hiding rocks one on each side of the aquarium with one side having the warming pad, a log and a basking pad. I also have a thermostat to keep it at a nice temp.

Anything I'm not thinking of?

This isn't the final enclosure of course. But just temporary spot until the bigger one is done.

 

[BeardedArchi]

So I got a bearded dragon today from a private seller. Seems very healthy. I thought he said it was around 4 months old but even common sense says it is much younger. I'm guessing a month old. Guesses?

Also I'm using just paper towels as a bottom substrate being so young. I have 2 hiding rocks one on each side of the aquarium with one side having the warming pad, a log and a basking pad. I also have a thermostat to keep it at a nice temp.

Anything I'm not thinking of?

This isn't the final enclosure of course. But just temporary spot until the bigger one is done.

 

[Sadie]

So I got a bearded dragon today from a private seller. Seems very healthy. I thought he said it was around 4 months old but even common sense says it is much younger. I'm guessing a month old. Guesses?

Also I'm using just paper towels as a bottom substrate being so young. I have 2 hiding rocks one on each side of the aquarium with one side having the warming pad, a log and a basking pad. I also have a thermostat to keep it at a nice temp.

Anything I'm not thinking of?

This isn't the final enclosure of course. But just temporary spot until the bigger one is done.

To me he looks younger that 4 months old-- I am going to have someone else take a look - shes better w/ age than I -- please what kind of UVB are you using? No coil please --- I can help set you up w/ 3 good long tube fixtures this is extremely important--- make sure your getting surface basking temps w/ a digital probe thermometer 105-110- No heat pads they can burn your dragons stomach - dragons heat from their backs--- No colored bulbs as well

 

[BeardedArchi]

To me he looks younger that 4 months old-- I am going to have someone else take a look - shes better w/ age than I -- please what kind of UVB are you using? No coil please --- I can help set you up w/ 3 good long tube fixtures this is extremely important--- make sure your getting surface basking temps w/ a digital probe thermometer 105-110- No heat pads they can burn your dragons stomach - dragons heat from their backs--- No colored bulbs as well

The light I am borrowing temporarily is a

15 watt T8-BP tropical 25
Bulb says A32/20

 

[Sadie]

The light I am borrowing temporarily is a

15 watt T8-BP tropical 25
Bulb says A32/20

Ok if its a T 8 it needs to be inside the tank and you want to get a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 for a tank of 40 + gallons - the T 8 should be directly above the basking decor 6-8 inches and NOT over 6 months old and you dont want a tropical bulb and if its a BP brand I have not heard of that -- Reptisuns and Arcadia bulbs are the best on the market -- it will work but it is not as strong -- I heard back from the person I reached out to and she said this

It's about the size of an average 1 month old. It could be older and not fed well though, that can stunt them. An average 4 month old should be around 9-12 inches .

 

[BeardedArchi]

To me he looks younger that 4 months old-- I am going to have someone else take a look - shes better w/ age than I -- please what kind of UVB are you using? No coil please --- I can help set you up w/ 3 good long tube fixtures this is extremely important--- make sure your getting surface basking temps w/ a digital probe thermometer 105-110- No heat pads they can burn your dragons stomach - dragons heat from their backs--- No colored bulbs as well

Well let's do this. You obviously have raised them for a long time. Let's start with basics and pretend I don't know squat. I hate being a know it all person. What should I have as basics as far as everything including his diet. I won't take any chances. He deserves that and I can stop at the store tonight and make a run.

 

[Sadie]

Well let's do this. You obviously have raised them for a long time. Let's start with basics and pretend I don't know squat. I hate being a know it all person. What should I have as basics as far as everything including his diet. I won't take any chances. He deserves that and I can stop at the store tonight and make a run.

A good uvb- I can post links- a solid clear bright white basking bulb and 2 digital probe thermometers diet a staple insect like crickets dubia roaches bsfl or silk worms insects should be dusted 5 x per week one time per feeding- vitamins w beta carotene 2 x per week one time per feeding - lightly coated--- fresh salads everyday

 

[BeardedArchi]

A good uvb- I can post links- a solid clear bright white basking bulb and 2 digital probe thermometers diet a staple insect like crickets dubia roaches bsfl or silk worms insects should be dusted 5 x per week one time per feeding- vitamins w beta carotene 2 x per week one time per feeding - lightly coated--- fresh salads everyday

Awesome post me some links if you have time please. Thank you so much!

 

[Sadie]

Awesome post me some links if you have time please. Thank you so much!

Will do later today

 

[GSieg]

That beardie is probably about 4-5 weeks old

 

[Sadie]

Will do later today

For a 40 + gallon tank you can get one of these
24" fixture

Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Hood

Efficient and sleek t5 UVB light fixture for reptiles terrariums and more! Order your lighting and supplies today from Pangea Reptile.

www.pangeareptile.com

this will come w/a 5.0 bulb you want a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 https://www.pangeareptile.com/colle...d-reptisun-10-0-uvb-t5?variant=26907418591332
or this one from Pet Smart you want the 12% bulb 24 watt
https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/en...v-b-kit-65058.html?cgid=500114&fmethod=Browse
or this fixture you want the 2 ft or 24" - please change the bulb out to the Reptisun I posted above
https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster...mp.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU5MDEiOiI2NjEwIn0=
when you get the UVB please post back on here and I can help you get it placed and distanced for the tank - your screen will determine where it needs to go