Most reptiles when kept in captivity will require some level of specialised lighting, when setting up your Bearded Dragon vivarium this is no different. There are a wide range of reptile lighting products out there and choosing the right ones can be confusing. Hopefully the following information will help you out but the quick answer […]
How to choose the right vivarium?
Choosing the vivarium/ terrarium enclosure is actually quite simple, you just need to follow a few easy steps to choose the right one For reference, the term vivarium is actually the collective name for aquariums, terrariums, paludariums etc… but it’s commonly used and understood to mean the same as terrarium, a mostly dry soil/ sand […]
How long do you leave the lights on for a Bearded Dragon?
Ideally you would mirror the daylight times of Australia, although without an expensive programmable timer, this won’t be practical Instead, the basic setup is 12 hours on, 12 hours off for both UVB and the basking spot light bulb. With a constant background temperature and lighting period, this tends not to stimulate brumation (hibernation) in […]
What is a Good Bearded Dragon Substrate?
The substrate is what lines the bottom of the bearded dragon enclosure. There are a number of different types of substrate available for bearded dragons. There are a lot of totally different opinions when it comes to the best substrate for bearded dragons. Some people are against certain substrates while others claim they are the […]
Bearded Dragon Habitat (Checklist)
If you want to keep a bearded dragon as a pet, you must duplicate their natural environment as much as possible. Although no real comparison to that of the wild, natural habitat for bearded dragons is fairly easy to recreate. The more closely you duplicate their natural habitat, the healthier your bearded dragon will be. […]