How big?

[dragonscales]

Hello, how big should a cage/enclosure be?thanks much

 

[dragonscales]

Recommended a 75-120 gallon tank and nothing smaller than a 40 gallon and thats pushing it-- you will notice when the dragon gets to be a full size dragon that the 40 gallon is too small

Hey, should it be glass, screen or other?thanks much

 

[dragonscales]

Glass is most common-- if your a carpenter you could build your own- there is a website I can give you for ideas and what you should make it out of-- what to use and what not to use- or you can look for tanks on Craigslist or FB marketplace- if you go this route and you find one make sure you sanitize it real good and look for one w/ front doors- are you doing research on dragons? I can give you a website for all kinds of info on them and their care

Thanks. Anyone you’d recommend for buying one online. What would the dimensions of a 100 gallon tank be?

 

[dragonscales]

Glass is most common-- if your a carpenter you could build your own- there is a website I can give you for ideas and what you should make it out of-- what to use and what not to use- or you can look for tanks on Craigslist or FB marketplace- if you go this route and you find one make sure you sanitize it real good and look for one w/ front doors- are you doing research on dragons? I can give you a website for all kinds of info on them and their care

Also that would be great, any suggested reading on the dragons would be great.thanks again.

 

[dragonscales]

There are several places to get on line --- my tank is a Zen Habitat -- www.zenhabitats.com
www.carolinacages.com --- and there are some more websites listed on the bearddragon forum under Enclosures - title Big List of Enclosures topic
Natural Terrarium Large/Tall
90 x 45 x 60 cm / 36” x 18” x 24” (WxDxH)
http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/natural_terrarium_large.php this tank is a 65 gallon but you can look here on this website

Thanks much. I’m not sure I’ll have enough room to house a terrarium in that size range. It’s gonna take some major rearranging of furniture to say the least. What about letting dragons roam freely, no enclosure?thanks again.

 

[dragonscales]

Hello, it’s been a while. I was at petsmart and they had this terrarium:
Would this do the deed?
https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/st...-desert-essentials-kit---40-gallon-54712.html

 

[dragonscales]

Hey thanks for the reply. I checked the sites you previously suggested. http://www.zenhabitats.com/ was out of stock until May and http://www.carolinacages.com/ is in Japanese . Any other recommendations for enclosures?thanks so much.

 

[dragonscales]

hi, I just checked Exo Tera. I’ll be going with a new one.Which of the following terrarium would you go with? Rainforest, screen other?thanks much.
http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/terrariums.php

 

[dragonscales]

Hello again,
Or should I just go with one of these and if so which one.thanks


Natural Terrarium Large/Low
90 x 45 x 30 cm / 36” x 18” x 12” (WxDxH)

Natural Terrarium Large/Wide
90 x 45 x 45 cm / 36” x 18” x 18” (WxDxH)

Natural Terrarium Large/Tall
90 x 45 x 60 cm / 36” x 18” x 24” (WxDxH)

Natural Terrarium Large/X-Tall
90 x 45 x 90 cm / 36” x 18” x 36” (WxDxH)

 

[dragonscales]

Hello again, was just checking amazon. What about this terrarium? https://www.amazon.com/Carolina-Custom-Cages-Terrarium-36Lx18Dx24H/dp/B01NCLYGV6/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Carolina+Custom+Cages+Terrarium%2C+Extra-Long%2C+48Lx18Dx18H%2C&qid=1585356551&sr=8-6
Also, just a heads up, I have a budget of about $1000. Will this get me there?thanx

 

[dragonscales]

What can I honestly expect to spend to get a bearded dragon habitat up and running?

 

[dragonscales]

Funds are not really an issue, though I’m not rich. Biggest issue is: is there enough room to house a habitat. Thnkx

 

[dragonscales]

I couldnt find any pricing on the one from Exo Terra --- so I emailed them --- the Carolina cage is $389 w/ shipping --- but its only a 67 gallon --- the Exo Terra is a 100 gallon --- the $1000 will definitely get you there and then some --- they said 3 days for reply from Exo Terra -- I am curious as to what they are asking or if you haft to go thru a Pet store to get this -- if you haft to do that there is going to be a considerable mark up---- w/ that being said look at this tank off Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0738L5GNR/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
what do you think of this ?

Looks good to me, but I’m a total novice when it comes to terrariums. I’m more or less looking for your opinions, Im putting my trust in you guys.
Thanks

 

[dragonscales]

Do you have any lighting now-- meaning a good UVB besides the tank itself the UVB will be the most expensive- and that UVB is extremely important- I can give you a website that has reasonable prices for a fixture and bulbs

I don’t have

 

[dragonscales]

I don’t have lighting as of yet. I’m thinking I’ll go with the https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0738L5GNR/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

the smaller the better. What do you you recommend?the terrariums from Amazon are most desirable to me. But am open to your opinions.blessings

 

[dragonscales]

Just a heads up. I don’t know if it’s noticeable or not but I’m what what one would call a slow person. So if I don’t seem to make sense I mean no harm. Thanks for your patience.

 

[dragonscales]

How about this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCLYGV6/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
Space-wise it makes the most sense to me.thanks

 

[dragonscales]

Sorry about my delay in responding. I think I’m gonna wait for the zen. It’s more stylish to me. On their site it says they’ll be available in May.
a. The room the dragon will be housed in is where I spend at least 1/4 of my day so being alone shouldn’t be an issue for him/her.
b. Room temp averages at about 66 degrees.
c. Not really sure what is meant by PVC??
d. For my purposes I’ll be going with this Zen. Going with this particular cage which lighting should I go with?.peace

 

[dragonscales]

Hello again, what’s the ideal room temp? Is 66degrees ok.

 

[dragonscales]

Was just researching and found this . What is the plant life?Some kind of moss? Is it safe/desirable for a dragon?or just go with tiles?thanks