This article this article lists 5 tips on making your new bearded dragon a comfortable home. It is very important that you set up your 'beardies' home properly before you bring him home.

#1 The right tank size

When setting up your bearded dragons home try to make it as close as possible to his natural habitat. The minimum space for an adult bearded dragon should be no less than 36'' x''' x'''. However 42'' x 24'' x 20'' would be better.

When choosing a tank for your dragon you should keep the following in mind- It should be easy to maintain and keep clean and you should be able to reach your dragon easily to be able to play with him.

And think about where you are going to put your dragons tank. Bearded dragons like to see things happening but too much can cause them stress. And don't put the tank in a place thats too hot like direct sunlight or too cold like near the air con unit.

#2 Essential tank items

When choosing 'furniture' for your bearded dragons home bear in mind that any items should be easy to clean and maintain. And make sure they are secure so that they cannot come loose or fall over etc and injure your pet.

The following are essential: a food dish, something for your beardie to climb and perch on and a 'hide away box' (dragons, just like humans, like to hide away when they feel stressed!)

#3 Your beardies bedding

Try to make your bearded dragons home as natural as possible. Sand is fine also reptile carpets are excellent, but pricey. If you are on a tight budget non-adhesive shelf liner or newspaper-will do.

#4 Heating the tank

Beardies native home is Australia where he depends on the sun to heat his body. Hence a 'basking lamp' is essential. Also if the temperature in your home drops below 65F at night you will want additional heating this could be a heater under the tank.

However you should not have the same temperature throughout the tank as your pet needs hot (90-95F) cool (75-85F) and basking (100F) heat. So you need to make sure you have thermometers in the tank.

#5 Lighting

Your beardie is active during the day and needs both Ultra Violet-A and Ultra Violet-B rays for his health. Ultra Violet-A rays are provided with the 'basking lights'. And in his natural environment your dragon would get his Ultra Violet-B rays from the sun. So its a good idea to expose him to natural sunlight from time to time. One hour of sun is worth eighteen hours of tank light.

Lastly remember to check all lights regularly so to prevent any malfunctioning and replace bulbs every six months because as even though they may look all right they lose their power after that time.

So thats it. The essentials you need to provide a happy home for your Bearded Dragon.

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