new.....VERY NEW.....

[stig]

hiya , would like some advice please.....thinking of ordering this set up and need to know if theres anything else i will need,,,
http://www.thepetexpress.co.uk/?p=2_4&pid=1009031207

                                                        thanks

[Kimberly n Morgana]

Looks good but you will need to replace the Cal. sand with a better substrait (ex.- newspaper, shelf liner, tile)

Heat rocks cannot be used with beardies because they cant feel heat on their stomachs so they can get cooked inside without them knowing it.

And lastly the compact bulb should be replaced with a ReptiSun or ReptiGlo 10.0 tube light.  The compact bulbs hurt their eyes and do not last as long as the tube lights. The tube light should be replaced every 6 months even if they still work because they lose alot of thier UVB/UVA power.
As for the water dishes....Perfectly_Flawed is wonderful to talk to about the water in Beardies habitats, she helped me when I was first starting.

I dont use water dishes anymore because they add dangerous humidity to the habitats that can cause breathing problems,and  respitory infections.


Hope this helps and good luck!

[zebrajanie]

I would add that since you are in the UK instead of the repti-glo or repti-sun you can get the Arcadia 12% uvb tube... Awesome for dragons !

Other than that, Kim got it right on !

Hope this helps !

[beardielover17]

Actually I have something to add. The heat rock should never be plugged in. Honestly in this package it seems like there would be more that you would have to replace or never use rather than actually use. The dome fixture is fine, the heat light, water bowls and enclosure itself but I think it might be better in the long run just to  buy everything separately.

By the way, I LOVE your username. I'm a Top Gear UK fan myself

[stig]

thanks for the replies all......
we are going to buy seperatly after all, apart from 3ft viv,could someone tell us exactly what to buy...ie the brand name etc etc

suppose you all gone down this road before  with newbe's but just wanna do it right.....
                                                   
                                                                     cheers

[perfectly_flawed]

You'll need a florescent light fixture, a reptiSUN 10 tube or arcadia 12% tube UVB light - I wouldn't suggest any other brands, a household flood light for heat (wattage will depend on your home temps, etc so we won't be able to help there - start with a 75 watt and adjust as you need to), a digital thermometer with a probe, and a safe substrate. For the substrate, I suggest textured ceramic tiles.

[beardielover17]

You may want some branches and rocks to climb on as well as maybe a food dish. Calcium supplements and multivitamin supplements are important too (I use Rep-cal brand but I'm not sure if it's available by you). You will need fixtures for the above mentioned lights (1 fluorescent and one dome) a non-reptile brand will be fine as long as it supports the wattage of the bulb.

Just found my checklist I made a while ago. Hope this helps.

Before buying a Bearded Dragon make sure you have the following:


o   Minimum 20 gal (for baby under 12”) or 40 gal breeder (for dragon 12”+)
o   Quality UVB/MVB light
o   Heat light
o   Heat and UVB/MVB light fixtures
o   Infrared temperature gun or digital thermometer with a probe
o   Appropriate substrate
o   Water bowl
o   Food bowl
o   Cage décor/Basking spots
o   Reliable and qualified reptile Vet
o   Calcium Supplement
o   Multivitamin Supplement
o   Roach colony/Large quantity of crickets or staple worms
o   Accurate Gram scale
o   Hide (optional)
o   Appropriate greens, vegetables, and fruit
o   A good care sheet to follow
o   Enough time, love, research and money to care for a Bearded Dragon

[stig]

many many thanks for the replys all.....all has been printed,
sorting it out at the weekend so i dare say ill be back on lol...thanks again

anything else will be noted for sure.......getting excited now...he he he