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Owning a new pet can be daunting at first after the initial excitement. So, here's a quick help guide for what you need to know to get started!
Bearded dragons are large, semi-arboreal, native lizards of Australia, and spend their time dwelling partially in the trees and on the ground. Including their tail, they grow to about 15-20 inches long and have spines on either side of their body that run to the base of their tail.
The wild habitat of this lizard consists of a forested, semi-desert environment, in Australia. Bearded dragons are semi-arboreal and like to spend their time up on branches or on the ground.
They have relatively easy care requirements. These are the basic needs:
-A long UVB lamp (not a bulb) and a heating bulb that's 100-150watts
-A mixed diet of insects and leafy vegetables
-Glass breeder tank that's AT LEAST 40g with a mesh lid for bulbs (wooden one works as well and is actually usually recommended)
-night-time heat emitter if temps get below 65F at night.
-Food dish
-Basking spot
-one or more huts
-things to climb on (IE: branches or rocks)
-Basking spot should be 95F-110F and the cool side should be in the 80F range
-Temp gun to monitor heat along with digital temp gauges as these are more accurate
For Substrates:
Substrate is one of the most controversial topics in the reptile world. Sadly, you will find differing opinions on it everywhere you look.
Sand can have a detrimental effect on your dragon’s gastrointestinal tract if bearded dragons accidentally consume it. I recommend against using any type of sand for dragons as it's easier to just avoid the risk altogether. If loose substrate is what you're wanting, the best suggestion is a bioactive setup that's healthy, living, self cleaning, and adds that natural habitat for dragons.
Newspapers, paper towels, carpets, and tile are safer options and are also much easier to clean and dispose of. This substrate should be cleaned regularly or if it shows any signs of bacterial growth.
Owning a new pet can be daunting at first after the initial excitement. So, here's a quick help guide for what you need to know to get started!
Easily identified by their massive spiked tails and flattened body shape, uromastyx lizards can make great pets for informed, well-prepared keepers.
They’re typically found in arid, desert-like regions, especially in places with numerous rocky outcroppings, and they tend to spend most of their time in or around rocky regions, as they use the rock crevices to shelter from temperature extremes and predators
These lizards are omnivores, who will capture the occasional insect, but vegetation typically represents the bulk of the diet of adults. With that being said, young uromastyx – like many other agamid lizards – rely more heavily on insects than adults do, as this helps fuel their growth.
A big tip on personal care for these babies is to NEVER bathe them. They live in arid areas and water can cause tail rot and other issues with their tail because they can't dry properly. Q-tip baths are the best way to clean them if needed.
Basic Needs:
-Food dish
-Heat bulb (150watt bulb)
-heat emitter (if temps get below 70F at night)
- Long UVB light (not a bulb)
-at least two huts (one on the hot side and one on the cool side)
-humid hut (they need an area to contain humidity so they can properly shed)
-Temp gun & Digital gauges (these are more accurate than regular gauges)
-Enclosure (typically built as a bearded dragon tank is not as sufficient for their needs)
More on Enclosures:
You can keep uromastyx in several different types of enclosures. Commercially built enclosures specifically designed for reptile maintenance are the best option, but glass aquaria, plastic storage boxes and livestock tanks are also acceptable, just not recommended because uromastyx require a pretty significant thermal gradient, which is difficult to achieve in small enclosures.
Just be sure that the habitat features a secure lid – uromastyx aren’t likely to escape, but you’ll want to make sure other pets (especially cats), aren't able of getting to your lizard.
As a rule of thumb, you’ll want to provide young lizards with at least 2 square feet of space, while adults require about 8 to 10 square feet of space. Large species (such as Egyptian uromastyx) and large individuals may require even larger enclosures than this.
Substrate:
These babies love to burrow, hide, and have a lot of enrichment. So, It's recommended to start with paper towels for any new uromastyx--no matter the age-- until they have their first bowel movement to make sure they have a healthy stool. Then, adding a bioactive setup that's self-cleaning, with loose, natural, substrate gives them a happier living space.
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