Is this the best enclosure I can give

[Frank the baby beardry]

Hello I just wanted to get input if there is anything else that I can improve to give frank an aw life.
here are the stats

baskign spot 105-110

warm side 90-100

cool side 80-90

100 wat basking bulb.

10.0 T5 uvb with hole in screen to allow maximum UVB

two hides

water dish

sticks for enrichmen.

 

[Sadie]

Hello I just wanted to get input if there is anything else that I can improve to give frank an aw life.
here are the stats

baskign spot 105-110

warm side 90-100

cool side 80-90

100 wat basking bulb.

10.0 T5 uvb with hole in screen to allow maximum UVB

two hides

water dish

sticks for enrichmen.

The only thing I can suggest is a bigger tank when he gets older -- and wider basking decor as well - the stick in there now is ok as he is small but I am thinking hes gonna need wider pieces to bask on -- and the sand mat is probably not real good now as hes little and is probably pecking at those rock pieces and you really dont want him eating those

 

[Frank the baby beardry]

Ok I am going to get a zen habitat 4x2x2 enclosure. Also the sand mat right Poe’s a problem but I check it regu to make sure. And he did swalow a pice and would not eat for 2 days. So I think by now he know it’s not from. Thank for the advice

 

[Sadie]

Ok I am going to get a zen habitat 4x2x2 enclosure. Also the sand mat right Poe’s a problem but I check it regu to make sure. And he did swalow a pice and would not eat for 2 days. So I think by now he know it’s not from. Thank for the advice

That not pooping for 2 days could be a red flag- I would pull it and put in some textured NON adhesive shelf liner- you don't want him impacted- even paper towels would be better than the mat- they really don't learn not to eat stuff- how long before your getting the Zen? He can be in that tank now for awhile- it looks like a 40?

 

[Skybug]

I agree with sadie, the sand matt needs to go, other than that you’re doing a good job, if u wanna put it back in 3 months from now he should be big enough if he accidentally ate a rock, babies need close to sterile conditions, get some tile, its way easier to clean (just scrap,wipe n ur good) that sand matt will hold germs and they’re impossible to clean (if water gets on them they get ruined) (he’ll eat the rocks if hes not getting enough calcium aswell) its just a risk you dont want to take

 

[Frank the baby beardry]

I agree with sadie, the sand matt needs to go, other than that you’re doing a good job, if u wanna put it back in 3 months from now he should be big enough if he accidentally ate a rock, babies need close to sterile conditions, get some tile, its way easier to clean (just scrap,wipe n ur good) that sand matt will hold germs and they’re impossible to clean (if water gets on them they get ruined) (he’ll eat the rocks if hes not getting enough calcium aswell) its just a risk you dont want to take

Ok I will order some reptiles carpet. I have to do a full clean anyway so I might as well

 

[Skybug]

Ok I will order some reptiles carpet. I have to do a full clean anyway so I might as well

Id hate to poke holes in thst idea as well......sorry, babies nails can get caught in them, you dont want him to lose a toe, a non adhesive self liner can do better if you dont have tile

 

[Frank the baby beardry]

Id hate to poke holes in thst idea as well......sorry, babies nails can get caught in them, you dont want him to lose a toe, a non adhesive self liner can do better if you dont have tile

Ok where can I buy that. And please give links

 

[Frank the baby beardry]

Ok where can I buy that. And please give links

Also I will try Roy to do this fast but I don’t have a car and can’t drive lol

 

[Skybug]

Whose roy? Pretty one (but the greenery might confuse ur beardie) Basic black

 

[Frank the baby beardry]

Whose roy? Pretty one (but the greenery might confuse ur beardie) Basic black

Typo I don’t what It did lol and thanks

 

[Frank the baby beardry]

Typo I don’t what It did lol and thanks

I can’t get on Amazon so how much is it to cover a 40 gallon

 

[Frank the baby beardry]

That not pooping for 2 days could be a red flag- I would pull it and put in some textured NON adhesive shelf liner- you don't want him impacted- even paper towels would be better than the mat- they really don't learn not to eat stuff- how long before your getting the Zen? He can be in that tank now for awhile- it looks like a 40?

I’m getting zen in December he is about 2 and a half months old and i got him in December 18th. And because it will be a great Christmas present and I won’t have to pay lol.

 

[Skybug]

I dont know lol,.. im terrible with priceing...if thats not ur style, you can get a bunch of paper bags next time your at the grocery store and cut them up and into squares and layer them (thats what i did for the first 6 months of my beardies life)

 

[Frank the baby beardry]

I dont know lol,.. im terrible with priceing...if thats not ur style, you can get a bunch of paper bags next time your at the grocery store and cut them up and into squares and layer them (thats what i did for the first 6 months of my beardies life)

I could but I want somthing that lookes nice

 

[BeardieLover<3]

Speaking of substrate.. where do i buy some nice tile for my beardie. Im using reptile carpet and its been fine but i will need to replace it soon

 

[Skybug]

I understand you want something more naturalistic, its just not practical for a baby starting out, unless the babies we’re reard in a bioactive setup , they may eat their substrate to get minerals out of it. You can try a high grit sand paper (300-500) that will give you the natural look and the sand wont come off

 

[Skybug]

Tile ud want to go to any big name hardware store, lowes, Home Depot, ace hardware, maybe even walmarts garden section? (Get some 2inch pavers) , u want something with texture so ges not sliding around.

 

[BeardieLover<3]

Ok thanks

 

[Frank the baby beardry]

Can I use tile??