How to Care for a Baby Bearded Dragon

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How to Care for a Baby Bearded Dragon

Got a new baby bearded dragon? Watching this video you will know how to take care of it correctly! If you want to enjoy the company of this friendly reptile, the creator of this video will teach you how to take care of a bearded dragon, so that you can provide it with all the care it needs.

This animal is famous for being docile and friendly, adapting well to living with people. The bearded dragon's social nature makes it an animal to be loved, and lovers of this type of pet will greatly enjoy their company.

We hope this video will be of great help to you so that you can properly care for a baby bearded dragon.

Caring for a bearded dragon

Now that we know what a bearded dragon is like, we are going to explain the necessary care that we must have if it is going to be part of our home.

Temperature

The bearded dragon's terrarium should maintain a temperature between 21 and 26ºC at night and between 25 and 31ºC during the day.

For this, incandescent lamps located in the upper part of the terrarium must be used; some are specifically designed for this. Bearded dragons like to have different heat sources with temperatures that vary between them. Therefore, it is advisable to provide your space with a second source of heat.

UVB light

These animals need ultraviolet light to absorb vitamin D, and a deficiency can lead to health problems. You can get mercury vapor or fluorescent lamps to provide ultraviolet light.

Bearded Dragon Feeding

This reptile is omnivorous, that is, it feeds on both animals and plants. The first thing to keep in mind is to provide him with a food of the right size.

So remember not to give him any food whose size is larger than the space between his eyes. The bearded dragon's diet consists mainly of insects, especially crickets, and leafy vegetables.

Feeding an adult bearded dragon. Their diet should consist of 60% plants and 40% insects and small rodents. You can give endive, watercress, cabbage, dandelions, peas, turnips.

Less frequently, you can also give carrots, Brussels sprouts, Swiss chard, broccoli, spinach, and cabbage.
Feeding a young bearded dragon.

Feed them small insects for about 10 minutes. If he stops eating, don't give him any more food. When they are younger, their diet should consist of 80% insects and 20% vegetables, in shifts of 2 or 3 times a day.

IMPORTANT: When a bearded dragon sheds its skin, it is normal for it to stop eating. However, if this period extends for more than three days, go to the vet.

Water

You can leave a shallow bowl of water for the reptile to drink and change it once or twice a day. Remember that they can poop there, so you will have to change the water. If the animal does not drink from the bowl, try gently pouring water over the muzzle.

Adequate space

Make sure the habitat the animal lives in is the right size. Bearded dragons are climbers and can move quickly, so an adult bearded dragon will need a space of at least 50 gallons, preferably 1,000 gallons.

Keep in mind that bearded dragons are climbers, so include branches, plants, rocks, and other suitable items. Where you can climb and feel protected.

Hygiene

For the reptile to feel comfortable, we must clean its space at least once a week. This includes changing the water, cleaning the terrarium, removing food debris, etc.

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