Can Someone give me a list of things I need to take care of a bearded Dragon?

Question

I have a list but i want to compare it to others

Answer 1

At least a 40 gallon breeder tank (I use a 75 gallon)

A basking lamp

A UVB fixture and light

A digital probe thermometer to measure basking temps.

A small bowl for water

Non-adhesive shelf liner or reptile carpet for substrate.

A log or rock to bask on

A water bottle to mist him with

A rubbermaid container for bathing/soaking

Several types of insects and gutload for them.

A bowl for salad

Fresh dark leafy greens and a variety of veggies.

A good reptile vet to check for parasites every 6 months.  

http://www.bio.miami.edu/ktosney/file/BD...

Answer 2

UVB bulb

heat lamp that will provide you w/ appropriate temperature in the cage

water bowl (not completely necessary)

bedding depends on how old. anything less than 8 months or so you want to use newspaper or paper towels.

something to climb on

appropriate sized tank

something to hold crickets in

calcium and vitamin dust

greens/vegetables in the fridge

Answer 3

Make sure you have a healthy animal, try to get your Bearded Dragon from a breeder. Ask about the dragon's parentage. Weak genetics can cause health problems. The dragon should be awake, alert, and energetic. If the dragon is making popping sounds, don't buy it; that's a sign of disease.

Have an appropriate sized enclosure, a single baby can live happily in a 20 gal. long tank until it matures, then a 75 gallon tank ( 4"X 2"X 18' ).

Know that as a baby, a Bearded Dragon will eat a lot! They will need proteins, like crickets, feeder cockroaches, and silkworms. Super worms and wax worms make great treats. They also need dark leafy greens, like Collard greens. Bearded Dragons also eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, like kiwi, banana, squash, and carrots. They like bright, colorful foods. Check a reliable list for good beardie food, because there are some foods that are poisonous to them.

Understand that in the tank, the Bearded dragon will need things to exercise on, like branches. They will also need a level, elevated surface to bask on. A food dish is needed to hold greens and other foods, like worms.

What you cover the floor with in your Bearded Dragon's enclosure is very important, even though it may look nice, anything small and crushed, like sand or walnut shells, is very dangerous. If the Bearded Dragon eats some of this, particularly a juvenile, it could get clogged up in the dragon's digestive track and kill it. It's not so much of a problem for an adult, but the threat is still there. Reptile carpet is nice, but it tends to stink if not weekly washed. Most Bearded Dragon owners use shelf liner, which is easy to clean and comes in a variety of colors. Newspaper and paper towels can also work. NEVER use a hard surface for the dragons, as it can damage their feet and toes.

Like all reptiles, Bearded Dragons need heat and UV rays. On one side of the tank, you will need to have a basking spot between 110-120* F. You will also need a source of UVB light, the Reptisun UV light 10.0 works well. Your bearded dragon will need to come within 6 in. of this light. Mercury vapor bulbs are also a good choice but they must be specifically made for reptiles to be beneficial. The top of the line MVB is the MegaRay. Mercury vapor bulbs are much more powerful and should be positioned at least 12 in. from your dragons basking spot. It is important that you do this.

Bearded Dragons need lots of special vitamins. They will need to have their foods lightly dusted with them a few times a week. Calcium will also need to be dusted on their food almost every time they eat. If a Bearded Dragon doesn't get enough Calcium, they will get a disease called MBD, Metabolic Bone Disease. The Bearded Dragon's body will try to make its own calcium, and disintegrate the bones for calcium, which will eventually kill it.

Know that most bearded dragons will not drink water from a dish. Dragons obtain most of their moisture from their greens which you should mist throughout the day to keep moist. Moisture is also absorbed through the vent (under the tail). Most owners recommend soaking your dragon in warm water for 10-15 minutes, approx 3 times a week, and more often for younger dragons. Water temp should be between 88-100*F.

Answer 4

The only thing I'm not seeing in these lists is calcium with vitamin D3:

http://www.dachiu.com/care/abeard.html

and have on hand:

If you don’t already know of a qualified exotics/reptile vet in your area, google: “Herpetological Society” -or-

http://www.herpvetconnection.com/

Good luck, and enjoy your new beardie.

Answer 5

try this one http://www.beardeddragoncare.net/