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03-18-04, 04:24 AM
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6 month old baby dragon
can anyone tell me about how big a 6 month old baby dragon is to length and weight n such? thank you
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03-18-04, 09:21 AM
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By the time a bearded dragon is 6 months old, they should be close to full grown. If given the proper feeding/lighting schedules, beardies reach adult size fairly quickly.
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03-18-04, 09:53 AM
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Should be close to full length however it will take some time to fill out.
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03-19-04, 01:59 AM
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Location: illinois
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thankyou for the info just doing research before buying a dragon but i want one close to a baby i can raise myself....i have the tank set up now and the temperatures are right so now it needs a baby...
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03-19-04, 02:49 AM
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Location: Lynnwood, WA
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Keep up the research. Tell us about the tank, lighting, etc and maybe we can give you more info.
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03-19-04, 02:50 AM
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Out of curiosty, what exactly are your temps?? I know you said they're perfect, but by posting this here, you may get some added advice on your husbandry 
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03-19-04, 06:58 AM
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Location: illinois
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The tank is a 20 gallon, I am using paper towel for substrate, the temps are as followed basking spot is near 100f and the cooling spot is around 80 at night time. The whole tank is around 70 and ive tried this for a few nights now and that is the temps that show on my thermometer each time. from my research that is about right anyway. the lights i have is a uvs/uvb light and a daytime heating light for reptiles is a 60w and the nighttime blacklight is also 60 watt. i have a hammock and some rocks with open places to hide in and some sticks for him to climb on.I also have a small water dish prepared to put lukewarm water in it when the beardie gets here....shallow of course,dont want baby drowning... i am ordering a baby female today and it should arrive tuesday cause they are shipping it monday....thanks for the help guys....
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03-19-04, 01:00 PM
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you need higher temps try a 100w and you will get the temps to about 110.
Matt
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03-19-04, 01:16 PM
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Be aware that beardies need a higher basking temp between 110-115 (as matt b said). Also he/she should not be housed in a 20 for long. They grow pretty quick and should be up to a 55 gal (at least) by the time they are 6-8 months.
Jamie
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03-19-04, 01:30 PM
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I agree, temps should be a little warmer (110-115) and a 20 gal is or will be too small very soon.
They should have an enclosure that (at least) wider than they are long from head to tail. This should be at least 16" for an adult...Probably more.
Good luck with her.
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03-20-04, 03:09 AM
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Location: illinois
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got a 49 gallon today well it either 40 or 49 and i am setting it up tomorrow and beardie is coming tuesday....
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03-20-04, 03:28 AM
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Location: Lynnwood, WA
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What are the dimensions of the tank?
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03-21-04, 01:05 AM
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Be aware that beardies need a higher basking temp between 110-115 (as matt b said). Also he/she should not be housed in a 20 for long.
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True, but remember this is for the youngins. As he grows, you may want to reduce the temperatures closer to 95F. Do you have a UVB/UVA already?
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03-21-04, 01:07 AM
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They should have an enclosure that (at least) wider than they are long from head to tail. This should be at least 16" for an adult...Probably more.
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Please tell me you are not housing bearded dragons in 16 inch tanks. An adult bearded dragon needs a minimum of three feet running space.
**EDIT**
Whoops, just saw you said width. Sorry.
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03-21-04, 01:26 AM
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Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
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for adult beardies optimal temps are 100-105 not 95.
Matt
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