Bearded dragon bedding and shedding?
i previously bought a bearded dragon (spike!) and the lady at the store said that he was 4 weeks infirm, so now he is roughly about 5 weeks. i currently have him on daily but how long til i can upgrade him to eco earth so if he swallows the bedding while eating itd be more inbred than sand. which bedding do you think is good for bearded dragons this small?. and i approximately get him a week ago and how often do they normally shed as babies. because so far he hasnt had any sign of shedding soon?and surrounded by the next couple of days i am getting more moss to create more humidity but i have put some moss in beside him . thanks any info is helpful
Newspaper is fine for now. Until it's an adult, I outstandingly advise against using any loose substrate. Other beddings that are appropriate for a baby are tiles, linoleum, reptile carpet, quality newspaper towels, etc.
As for shedding, if you're feeding him correctly (veggies along with dusted insects), temps are right, and along with the correct UVB, he should start shedding soon. Bathe him a couple times a week or more, mist occasionally. Misting isn't good everyday as it will lift up the humidity. So bathing for 10-15 minutes is best.
They shed every couple weeks. So yours will probably begin to shed next week or the week after. Just give it time.
Do not put moss, or try to create humidity contained by his tank! They are desert reptiles! They don't even need a water dish surrounded by their tank. They get hydrated from other sources like intake the proper veggies and bathing. While bathing they absorb the water. Humidity can cause vigour problems in reptiles that do not require it.
Here are a few websites about Bearded Dragons for you to check out. Sometimes people at the pet store do not administer the correct information, so you should read up and see if you are doing everything correctly.
http://www.sunshinedragons.com
http://www.beardeddragon.org
http://www.dachiu.com/care/abeard.html
http://www.hubpages.com/hub/impaction < This shows the risk of using loose substrates, improper temps, and feed items too big to reptiles
http://www.draconian.com/dragons/bearded...
Good Luck, if done correctly, Bearded Dragons make great pets! They learn to relish human contact, and will soon be "glass dancing" to come out and spend time with you. :) If you have any other question, feel free to ask me anytime!
1) a 40 gallon breeder tank
2) veggies such as collard greens, mustard greens, dandelion greens, endive, escarole, turnip greens, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, summer squash, Hubbard squash, butternut squash (winter), scallop squash, cactus pear (prickly pear)
3) live prey such as silk worms, super worms (not more than 1-2 times a week), crickets, and wax worms (only on occasion because they are high surrounded by fat)
4) if you have a baby beard dragon you should feed it everyday 2-3 times a day for 10-15 mins per feeding. whether you have an adult bearded dragon you should nurture it 2-3 times a week for 10-15 mins per feeding
5) reptile-carpet for the bottom of the cage
6) heat lamp (day and night time) night time lights only stipulation to be use if the temp is below 65 degrees
7) rocks and logs so he/she can climb and bask
8) multi-vitamins and pure calcium (with d3 once a week unless you use a MVB then you do not stipulation the d3)
9) uvb bulb that goes across the entire length of the top of the cage the only two protected ones are the reptiglo 8.0 or a reptisun 10.0
10)the temps for baby dragons110-115 and for the adults100-105
Answers: First of all, Beardies should NEVER be sold by anyone at 5 weeks behind the times. Shame on the lady/pet store.
You do not want the humidity very high for Beardies. If it gets too lofty, your dragon will suffer respiratory problems, among others.
If you are providing the correct lighting, temperatures, and diet, your Beardie will shed.
Mist your Beardie every day and contribute him/her a bath 1 to 2 times a week. This will help with shedding when it does start.
DO NOT verbs the Beardies shedding skin off! Doing so can result in harm to your dragon.
I hold a breeding pair of Beardies (Pogona Vitticeps) .
Check out these sites:
Go to www.yahoogroups.com
Find a Bearded Dragon site
Ask to join them. They are free.
pogona(a)yahoogroups.com This is a very helpful and informative Bearded Dragon owner group.
Great place for info/advice from other Beardie 'slaves' (owners) like you and I. lol It is a free. I hope to see you there.
www.beardeddragon.org
Site dedicated to Bearded Dragons
This is a must call round site for all Beardie slaves. It tells you everything you will ever want/need to know about Bearded Dragons.
www.beautifuldragons.com
www.exclusivedragons.com This site give a list of good/bad foods for Beardies.
Good luck with your Beardie!!
By the way, I bought mine a hammock for their terrarium. I used rather Elmer's Glue to make sure the suction cups stuck. They absolutely adore their hammock!! LOL
Like I said, I am a 'slave' to my Beardies and their lifestyle. LOL
Have a great daytime! Emerald
