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 #1828874


Amyers
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 Don’t know much about BD...

so i have come here. well i was wondering how long will a 20 long tank house a bd? also are all beardies the same i have noticed their coat or morph varies? what lights do i need, is it a *basking light* and a *uvb* or just a *uv*. all this stuff is confusing any hoo I just need these answered and I’ll be great. thanks in advance,


Amy



08/12/08  08:39pm

 #1828896


Lacerta17
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  Message To: Amyers   In reference to Message Id: 1828874


 Don’t know much about BD...

I’m sure others can give you more advise but I would say you could keep a beardie in a 20 long until about 12 inches in lenght from tip of nose to tip of tail. Yes, you need a basking light and a uvb light also-Repti sun 10.0 or repti glo 8.0. you will need calcium without D3 and multivitamins. you can look on beautiful dragons.com (no space) for what foods to feed. For substrate you will need repti carpet or newspaper or papertowels, or shelf liner non stick kind and some people use slate. Something for your beardie to climb on so he can get to the best basking spot. Digital Thermometer for temps. Look up the care sheet here on the forum and get more info. Hope this helps some and I’m sure others will be along to share.



08/12/08  08:58pm

 #1828898


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  Message To: Amyers   In reference to Message Id: 1828874


 Don’t know much about BD...

Hi there,

How old is your beardie? A baby? A 20 long will not last very long as they grow very quickly...a 40 gallon breeder would do as an adult, but bigger is always better...No not all beardies are the same with color morphs, there are alot of different morphs out there, lol..

Ok, you will need:
Heat lamp and bulb, and a uvb, only get the ReptiSUN 10 long tube, or the ReptiGLO 8 long tube, do not get any compacts or coiled uvb’s due to them causing health issues.
Digital thermometer with a probe or a temp gun for acurate temp readings.
For substrate use non sticky shelf liner, paper towel, repti carpet, or tile..
Food and water dish
basking rock or log
A hide to sleep in or cool off.
Supliments which are Calcium without D3 and it should also be Phosphorus free, another calcium with D3, and a Multivitiman.
Don’t go crazy with decorations as beardies like lots of floor space.

Temps for a baby at the basking spot should be 110-115f, the air around the basking spot should be mid 90’s, and the cool end should be mid 80’s.

They should be bathed 2-3 x a week, in luke warm water up to the shoulders, for a 10-15 period

Babies should be offered pin head crickets 3 x a day, as much as they will eat in a 10-15 min period, and remove any uneaten ones as they may chew on your baby.

Fresh greens should be offered every day. Go to beautiful dragons.com for a great list of greens and insects...

They do not need any heat sourse at night, as long as temps do not go below 65f or so..

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask..

Nancy.



08/12/08  08:59pm

 #1828943


Amyers
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  Message To: Newfgal   In reference to Message Id: 1828898


 Don’t know much about BD...

wow having a beardy is a lot more than i expected, I’m 14 so maybe thats little much for me. so i was wondering what gecko/lizard should i get(thats not so complicated). thanks for all the info, i really appreciated!!!!



08/12/08  09:35pm

 #1828947


Newfgal
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  Message To: Amyers   In reference to Message Id: 1828943


 Don’t know much about BD...

You mean i wrote all that for nothing!!!!! LOL, j/k lol...

Well, i have Crested Geckos, they are easy to care for , they do not need any lights what so ever, but they are night dwellers so you will not see them much during the day, they come out at night..they can be raised on fruit, but mine love crickets, lol...need high humidity to but they are cool! And gorgeous, and you can handle them...

Nancy.



08/12/08  09:41pm

 #1829642


Amyers
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  Message To: Newfgal   In reference to Message Id: 1828947


 Don’t know much about BD...

cool then a crested gecko it is. (sorry to make you type all of that )!



08/13/08  01:45pm

 #1829790


Newfgal
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  Message To: Amyers   In reference to Message Id: 1829642


 Don’t know much about BD...

LOL, NO, i was only kidding when i said that, lol, didn’t mind at all!!! Cresteds are awesome!! Just remember to do some research first and make sure you will have everything they need to keep them happy and healthy!!

Nancy.



08/13/08  03:31pm

 #1830999


Amyers
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  Message To: Newfgal   In reference to Message Id: 1829790


 Don’t know much about BD...

oh i got a leopard gecko instead.



08/14/08  04:50pm

 #1831004


Newfgal
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  Message To: Amyers   In reference to Message Id: 1830999


 Don’t know much about BD...

LOL, your to funny!! I have three Leo’s to, lol...they are the cutest things!

Nancy.



08/14/08  04:55pm

 #1831019


Nina2008
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  Message To: Newfgal   In reference to Message Id: 1831004


 Don’t know much about BD...

LOL -- good choice. I do not own leos, but they are cute. They also come in MANY different colors.
Yeah, beardies are a lot of work. LOL -- after a couple years with your leo, we will see if you end up with one. :)
Its ok.. when your 14, you are expected to be indecisive. :)
Good luck with the leo -- the name and pics are always welcome!

Nina



08/14/08  05:06pm

 #1831864


Amyers
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  Message To: Nina2008   In reference to Message Id: 1831019


 Don’t know much about BD...

well i love my little leo here are some pics



08/15/08  02:01pm

 #1831897


Nina2008
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  Message To: Amyers   In reference to Message Id: 1831864


 Don’t know much about BD...

AAww... so pretty!! :) Name? ..I like the purples in him. Did you buy from a pet store?

Nina



08/15/08  02:32pm

 #1832041


Newfgal
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  Message To: Nina2008   In reference to Message Id: 1831897


 Don’t know much about BD...

What a sweetheart!!! Congrats!!

Nancy.



08/15/08  04:46pm

 #1832113


Amyers
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  Message To: Newfgal   In reference to Message Id: 1832041


 Don’t know much about BD...

yea i got him at petsmart. thanks for the compliments!



08/15/08  06:05pm

 #1835772


AngelRN08
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  Message To: Amyers   In reference to Message Id: 1832113


 Don’t know much about BD...

Wow he looks very healthy, usually the ones at petstores come in way too small. If you need any advice on care, just let me know!



08/19/08  12:29am

 #1845778


Viely_man22
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  Message To: Newfgal   In reference to Message Id: 1832041


 Don’t know much about BD...

do you live in canada cause ive noticed that the only petstores are petsmarts in the states theres like petcos and stuff just asking you dont need tor reply if you are not willing to give the info.







peace out



08/28/08  11:46pm


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