Bearded Dragon Care Sheet

This is basic care guide with product recomendations. We recommend reading
a good book on the species before aquiring your pet.

Animal Type: Bearded Dragon

Set-Up : Desert

Heating Device: Ceramic Heat Emitter

Daytime Temperature: 85-90°F

Basking Site: Repti Basking Spot Lamp  or  Repti Halogen

The Repti Basking Spot Lamps have a unique patented double reflector that focuses 35% more heat and light into a tight beam. Ideal for use with diurnal reptiles that thermo regulate by basking, including many tropical and desert species.
Another. High quality halogen spot lamps specifically made for use with reptile terrariums! (This is not the same bulb you would find at a hardware store.) Halogen technology increases burn life and the crisp bright white light will make animals’ colors appear richer.

Humidity: 30%+
Lighting : POWERSUN UV, REPTISUN 5.0, or REPTISUN10.0

The PowerSun UV is a self-ballasted mercury vapor lamp which emits UVA, UVB and heat all in one lamp! Fits into a standard ceramic socket. (No ballast needed.) The 160 Watt projects UVB up to several feet from the lamp’s surface and is ideal for large terrariums or bird aviaries. Features include quality nickel plated threads to prevent against corrosion, and a full one year warranty!

The award winning industry standard UVB lamp for reptiles. A full 5% UVB output allows vitamin D3 synthesis to occur naturally, preventing or reversing MBD and other health problems in turtles and tortoises, Bearded Dragons, Iguanas, and all other diurnal reptiles. The ReptiSun 5.0 is effective for UVB induced photo conversion of vitamin D3 in reptiles’ skin at distances up to 12”. Accept no substitutes; get the original reptile UVB lamp: Zoo Med’s ReptiSun 5.0

Emits UVB a full 20”/51cm from the surface of the lamp to prevent or reverse metabolic bone disease. (Compared to 12”/30cm on the ReptiSun 5.0). Optimal for use with larger terrariums where greater than 12” of UVB penetration is needed. The ReptiSun 10.0 is also recommended for use above screen covers which can filter out up to 50% of the UVB wavelengths
Substrate: Cage Carpet, Repti Sand, VitaSand, or Excavator

A soft, non-abrasive, absorbent substrate for all types of reptiles. Better than non-absorbent Astro-turf type carpets, which are made of plastic. Two per package*. Great for use as a protective layer when using the Reptitherm UTH and loose substrates.

Our Repti Sand is available in two natural colors with no added dyes or chemicals. It stimulates natural digging and burrowing behavior and is an excellent heat conductor. Repti Sand creates a very naturalistic and attractive environment for desert reptile species. Great for bearded dragons, sand boas, soft shell turtles, etc

All Natural Vitamin-Fortified Calcium Carbonate Substrate . No artificial colors or color sealers. Excellent substrate for bearded dragons, uromastyx lizards, monitors, geckos (including leopard geckos), and desert tortoises. Increases calcium delivery in all desert species of reptiles. Fortified with vitamins and beta carotene for increased health benefits. Does not contain fat-soluble vitamins which can be toxic in large doses. Ultra fine grade to help prevent against impaction from over consumption.

Check out our new  Clay Burrowing Substrate! It allows reptiles to dig tunnels and burrows just like they do in nature. Watch your reptiles perform natural digging behaviors; mold and create multi-level terraces and burrows in your reptiles terrarium Make your reptiles feel like they are "at home" in their natural habitat. Excavator holds its shape so burrows and tunnels won't collapse All Natural! No added dyes, colors or chemicals

Supplemental Foods Natural Bearded Dragon Food , and Can O' Products

Your Bearded Dragon’s health will greatly benefit from  Natural Juvenile Bearded Dragon Food and Natural Adult Bearded Dragon Food with added vitamins and minerals. Each formula has been created with your Bearded Dragons nutritional requirements in mind. The correct ratios of protein, calcium, and fiber make up these new foods; the Juvenile formula was specially formulated for growing dragons and the Adult formula for the long-term health of adult Dragons. Bearded Dragon’s will enjoy the flavorful Dandelion Greens and other nutritional plants that make up this new food, especially when mixed with  Can O’ Mini Crickets and Can O’ Mini Mealies. This new Natural Bearded Dragon food contains no artificial colors, flavorings, or preservatives.
Misc. Comments Makes a great pet for children!

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