Got a Beardie

[Randolph]

Well i was down at the Expo on sunday and i saw the cutest beardie and it was then i decided that he/she should come home with me. But this brings up two questions 1) what will i name it? it must start with an "S" and it must be unisex, i was thinking Sogona but that seems too feminine. and 2) Instead of buying a UVB lightbulb, i was told i could put the cage in direct sunlight and it would be fine. I just want to make sure before i cause any problems. Thank you for your time.

[Big Mike]

The problem with putting an enclosure in direct sunlight is that the temperature will not be constant. It could easily get too hot...(like the inside of a car on a sunny day).

If you live in a warm climate then an outdoor enclosure might be possible but you have to make sure that the BD has a shaded shelter to cool down.

What about heat? Do you have a suitable basking spot for it? 100-110 is usually recomended.

[drewlowe]

also if it is a glass the uv will be filtered out. i think it is best to always give it a uv bulb along with some time outside.

Beardies are great reptiles i wouldn't give mine up for nothing.

[Dragon_Slave]

Putting the glass cage in direct sunlight will not only filter out the UV's but can also overheat and kill your dragon. Do yourself, and your dragon, a favor and go buy a UV light and basking light.
As far as a name... what about... Sabrio? (Say-bree-o) or Sam.

[Randolph]

i kinda like sabrio actually. I like abstract names, as you can tell from Skewch, so Sabrio is currently at the top of the list until someone else can top it.