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Step 1
Choose a home for the bearded dragon that is clear and transparent. It may be glass or plastic. Aquariums are good choices.
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Step 2
Put a wire top on the cage. Having a lid to the cage prevents the animal from getting out. It also prevents other pets such as cats or dogs from getting at the lizard. Make sure it is a wire top and not wood, glass or Plexiglas. These materials will not allow enough air circulation.
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Step 3
Make sure the house for the bearded dragon is large enough. A 10 gallon tank works for a hatchling, but as the lizard grows, the home also needs to grow. A 20 gallon tank works if the bearded dragon is less than ten inches long. After that move to a 40 gallon tank, or larger. A 55 gallon tank allows plenty of room for movement and running.
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Step 4
Keep the tank at the correct temperature. It should constantly be between 95 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Use a combination of florescent and incandescent lights to bask under and hot rocks. Keeping a thermometer at each end of the tank will help regulate the temperature.
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Step 5
Keep a shallow dish of water in the tank for drinking. Change the water daily.
Comments
Xeyla said
on 1/4/2009 The tank temps need to be different on each side, the basking side needs to be 95-105 degrees, and the other side of the tank needs to be 70-85 degrees. this gives the beardie a chance to regulate its body temperature. Dont make the whole cage 90-105 degrees, that could get it sick, or kill it!
candace54 said
on 1/25/2008 hi im the owner of 2 beared dragons femaile and male.. the female looks like shes sick so i gave her some strawberrys and when she was eating them she would drag her face in the sand it almost looks like it hurts her to eat if someone knows whats goin on with her please let me know i don't wanna let her suffer
thanx candace