Thinking about getting one for my gf

dnoy88 · 12-18-12, 11:45 PM

So I just recently purchased a savanah monitor and was given very little and incorrect info when I bought her. Then I came here and got the correct I do that I needed to have before the time of purchase. Anyway my gf is really wanting a bearded dragon so I figured this time I'd come here before purchasing and get all the info I need so he has a nice home and permanent enclosure waiting for him when he arrives.

What do I need to know and get before purchasing. What type of enclosure should I have before be gets what type of food should I feed what temps and humidity levels do they need what instruments should have to provide care with ect.

Any advice would be great thank you

Falconeer999 · 12-19-12, 08:57 AM

I've only had mine for about 6 weeks, so there are others that are much more qualified to give advice. However, an invaluable site is this:

Nutrition Content

Provides you with a list of almost anything you can possible think to feed and tells you how nutritious or dangerous it is in a nice color coded chart.

SpOoKy · 12-19-12, 09:56 AM

If you do a quick search on this site of Bearded Dragons you should come across quite a few threads about this. Read over them as there is plenty of info provided. Note any questions you may still have and I am sure someone on here will be able to help you!
They are a great lizard to own, I am sure your gf will love having one

Lankyrob · 12-19-12, 10:05 AM

Beardie for your girlfriend - seems like a good swap

Danimal · 12-19-12, 10:29 AM

Do you want to build something or buy something to keep it in?

dnoy88 · 12-19-12, 01:26 PM

Probably build depending how big it needs to be I jst built an 8x4x4 enclosure for my savanah monitor so if I need to build one it won't be to big of a deal

Danimal · 12-19-12, 01:48 PM

4x2x2 is what you will see in a lot of the care sheets, I have a few of those exo terra 36x18x18 that I bought because it is convenient but I am going to build some enclosures because I need to stack. I am going to down to like 47" x 23 x 23 so I can get all the panels for one unit out of one sheet of plywood.

I have not paid much attention to humidity, but I do mist in the morning during the winter months because it's pretty dry in my house. I keep my temp ranged from 105-110 @ basking spot to 80 cool side.

beardeds4life · 12-19-12, 06:32 PM

I great side that will tell you everything you will ever nned to know is beardeddragons.org

dnoy88 · 12-19-12, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Danimal

4x2x2 is what you will see in a lot of the care sheets, I have a few of those exo terra 36x18x18 that I bought because it is convenient but I am going to build some enclosures because I need to stack. I am going to down to like 47" x 23 x 23 so I can get all the panels for one unit out of one sheet of plywood.

I have not paid much attention to humidity, but I do mist in the morning during the winter months because it's pretty dry in my house. I keep my temp ranged from 105-110 @ basking spot to 80 cool side.

Ok cool so somewhat simalilar to savanah monitor care jst a little easier

Danimal · 12-20-12, 08:53 AM

Yep easy peasy.

beardeds4life · 12-20-12, 05:42 PM

but just because they are easy does NOT mean you do not have to do research before you get it.

EmbraceCalamity · 12-20-12, 07:09 PM

Keep in mind that beardies can live up to 10 years (if I remember correctly), so make sure your gf is still going to want it, even if you two break up.

~Maggot