Bearded Dragon Husbandry, Proper Caging and Lighting- Carolina Classic Dragons

[@ThompsonBMXbikes]

I had a hard time paying attention to the two humans with all of that aggro headbobbing going on behind them...

[@ellaburklund8031]

Thompson BMX SAMMMMMEEEE that was sooooo funny

[@elizalynch6788]

Thompson BMX sameeeeee

[@spiritwolf1376]

same i kept giggling, but knowing what it meant

[@jillianrogers3030]

Thompson BMX omg same

[@zuestoots5176]

Get over yourself, they tend to do that for no reason. You people act like these guys are fucking snow flacks...They are better then you at living in harsh environments.

[@wander-2]

You can tell these guys know their stuff and take care of the little guys because they're all active and running around. Great video! :D

[@harveyroskilly3243]

Who else noticed the angry fella at the bottom left?

[@brochronicles]

😂 mouth straight opened

[@getvooped]

He's actually probably basking, when temps are higher they open their mouths to ventilate. My dragon does it sometimes if he sits in the hottest spot of the basking area

[@cashgrandure4181]

Definitely peeped 🤣

[@CJ_725]

Or at the top left

[@PapiiGiio]

V I B E Z lol yeah he was scratching at the cage the whole video😂😂

[@krystian3797]

got my beardie today only a few months old and I absolutely love him he's soo nice I could carry him right away not for too long or he gets too excited and starts running but he eats well and hunts for his food nicely I'm soo happy

[@jakefarronmerlin7963]

im getting one soon cant wait

[@nottinghill7314]

how is he now

[@karynaarteaga4063]

krystian chochel yea how is he now ??

[@elyan9618]

Still got him or nah

[@auroralampron3534]

Did anyone else see that very handsome male in the background at the beginning of the video, bobbing his head? What a beautiful fellow, along with all the other beautiful dragons in this video!

[@milkiimel0n304]

I saw him and then I looked in the comments and see if anyone would comment about that

[@sheepsterbro5813]

Aurora Lampron I feel like you breed for a different reason then the rest of us.

[@kellydodds11]

same LOL

[@imyourmaster0027]

same

[@sophiadanna670]

I love how the beardies in the back are head bobbing! You guys have really beautiful dragons!

[@petralohrova0513]

Guys: *talking Dragons in the background: *oH GUrlS

[@officerbarbrady2252]

He should've crumpled up the tile and threw it away like he did with the paper towel and newspaper

[@miaanaliese6504]

Lol

[@zuestoots5176]

OH fuck off. you dont know near as much as you think you people do. These guys are pros and you are some keyboard warrior who thinks you know anything. No sand for sub straight"...ok..explain to me how these guys survive in the fucking sand in the wild...Get fucked "Officer i dont know shit"

[@sam.12718]

@@zuestoots5176 dang don't get so triggered, I'm pretty sure he was joking about the tile. He didn't even mention sand

[@abbyweinberg7709]

ikr

[@kropka8259]

@@zuestoots5176 talking about keyboard warriors. Look at you with your aggro shield! lmao

[@laurelcook9078]

There’s some sexual frustration going on in the background 😂

[@claudiacortes6724]

I've been trying to find a good video to show me the proper way to take care of my bearded dragon before I even purchase him. This was that video. Thank you for going into detail with cheaper alternatives. I want to make sure my dragon is as happy as he could be

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you Claudia!

[@Fordraptor12]

The guy in the top left the is going insane LOL 😝😂

[@TheJohnney07]

Bearded dragons bobbing their heads in the background. XD

[@goldenmodzftw4593]

fr😂😂

[@TheJohnney07]

+golden modzFTW they were like "come over here so that I can get some tail". Lol

[@Near2Future]

goldan mods sucks shh

[@donut5818]

Johnney07+ I Know

[@behemoth2887]

Johnney07 yeah they saw the famale waving XD

[@mmrickens533]

3:26 the bearded dragon slowly stuck his middle finger out at him. Lmao

[@lokfu469]

u have good eyes dude

[@heathermaas6671]

wow hes harsh . ithink this is what the dragon said "wtf i wanted to be on top of that"

[@davierrivera3905]

I can't breathe😂CX

[@lazerlizard0451]

mmrickens533 I'm died

[@meatk2257]

mmrickens533 I Died xD

[@sebring31482]

This is a great and informative video, but I just can't stop giggling at those excited male dragons in the back

[@charicewhite9263]

The taller gent getting excited when the beardy sitting on the rock waves is everything

[@MarieH218]

I love the videos!! As you guys know I'm a dragon mom who wants to understand EVERYTHING! lol. And yes...totally true they will climb as high as they can to bask. My Agent13 goes to the top of her rock wall to soak in both heat and uv. You make me very comfortable when I leave town and her with you guys. Thank you!

[@lilrobitussin6986]

At 11:00 the little one in the front starts waving and it was so cute! So glad the guy who wasn’t talking at that moment pointed it out and smiled (even though he didn’t say anything). So cute!!

[@Grandmastermclovin]

Lol!

[@elisabethmbclancy975]

I like all you talked about what you needed to start with . I’m thinking about getting a bearded dragon an adult . Years ago I had a Chinese Water Dragon . He was so great grew fast and loved for me to hold him . He was 36 “ long and we lost power because of snow storm . No matter how hard I tried to keep him and my Herman Tortoise warm. They both ended up dead . My Herman Tortoise was 2 years old she was so sweet . She would come to me when I called her name . I had play time with her 3 - 5 times a day . One of the games she like was jump over the chop stick ,lol. I’d put her at one end of her floor blanket . Tell her to go jump the stick . It was about 24 “ from her in a straight line. I’d let her go .Every time she’d go straight to and jump , yeah ! I miss them both so much . Thanks for the video

[@areareptiles7971]

This was a really good video! Thanks for putting this together. I will be sure to save this and refer to this when customers need to learn more.

[@rud3bwoy]

finally smart instructed videos tired of seeing people being misguided by non sense videos on here,glad 90 percent of my dragons all came from you guys as well!

[@celestinobenavente3706]

thanks a lot guys..I've been doing my lighting all wrong but only for the past 4 days but least now I kno how to give them the proper lighting they need

[@delmarcoperez4525]

Celestino Benavente how what do you mean all wrong?

[@glitzeg8tr]

I love all of the head bobbing and the lil guy waving there on the table. Awesome video!

[@samuelnilsson6991]

0:50 to the left. Wanna fight breh?

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you Fizz. Lots of information out there so it's nice to get different opinions.

[@12345heyden]

Now that I think about it, didn't they use bearded dragons in the movie "Holes"?

[@rebeccahowe7848]

Yes!! That's all I think of! Yellow spotted lizards

[@cashgrandure4181]

Yup

[@Trudgey864]

Honestly makes me mad how they made beardies look mean and dangerous

[@zay_rat8942]

@@Trudgey864 makes me mad that they turned them into a Jurassic park dilophosaur

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you for the kind comments blew! I will email you too but thought that answering here may help others. Unless you have a lot of bulbs to keep up with, I do not think it is necessary for everyone to have a UVB meter. You really DO NOT have to change out UVB bulbs every 6 months. In fact, I would just recommend changing them out annually even though I have seen plenty last well beyond a year. Hope this helps.

[@Pogonavision]

Lynne Bass.... For some reason KZbin isn't letting me reply directly to your message. No, dragons like to be left alone. You never want to keep two males or a male and female together. You can keep two females of the same size together IF they get along which isn't always the case. Best to house them alone.

[@orlandofigueroa3567]

watch the video and look behind the tallest guy sorry forgot name one of the dragons are bobbing there head lol

[@Pogonavision]

You really shouldn't need one Ryan unless the overnight temps in your home dip below 68F. Ceramic heat emitters work really well. Screw them into a deep dome lamp with ceramic base. CAUTION!!! Make sure your lamp is very secure. This goes for any heat source used for beardies. I am always concerned about fire hazards.

[@javianmontero6436]

+Ryan Theone just go to your local pet store like petco or anything and ask for the light for them

[@donut5818]

Javian Montero+ NO

[@icedcougar2336]

Pogonavision how much is that lamp&a base where can I find this?

[@Sg-bg7xp]

Actually i actually watched the whole video and actually took an actual drink of water ever time the word actually was used. Im actually pretty hydrated now. I actually appreciate this. Actually..

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you for your actual feedback

[@Sg-bg7xp]

Pogonavision 😂😂😂 np

[@Pogonavision]

Thanks for the feedback. In our third video, Nutrition, we killed the background music while we were talking.

[@Pogonavision]

Hi Victor. Some of our cages are Critter Condoz some are Boamasters. We have plastic cages too from a variety of companies. We also have a local cabinet maker that makes some custom cages for us. Hope that helps!

[@brendenferron8474]

Who else sees the cute dragon on the left in the back ground?

[@IansTropicalParadise]

We have a dragon and he's been with us since he was a baby. We've utilized the water bowl and he never defecated in the bowl. Now that he's over 1ft long we still use the bowl, we have pecan sand, and utilizing the sunlight with lighting. Goofy is actually doing very well. We do soak him especially during molting. He has grown over the year with what we have used and have had no problems. Just letting you know.

[@24framez_]

2:17 - Upper left corner: "It's a Madhouse! A Madhouse!"

[@Pogonavision]

Have a new one coming out shortly on bearded dragon health. Thank you!

[@raiderrob672]

Them dragons where either really into that music or they wanted more camera time. LOL

[@JDawgBuilds]

Wow that's a perfect bearded dragon setup video. Great and best information for someone starting out in beardies! How loose substrate can cause impaction, the correct UVB lighting and how CFLs are terrible, good temperatures ranges basking and cool side, hydration with food and regular baths, enclosure sizes for a juvie/adult, vivarium decorations/climbing/hides, ect good stuff man! I subbed =]

[@mustbehannahnicole]

I love how the lizard was like just chillin on the dudes shoulder!!

[@caspertheghost6140]

Hannah Moore yeah, they're really docile. I have one and he's a juvenile. Juveniles are usually pretty squirmy, but mine is pretty docile. Once they get older they get really docile and that's when you can put them on your shoulder and stuff. 😁

[@jessicahegedus95]

Thank you for posting this! Hands down the best video I have seen on youtube explaining bearded dragon setup!

[@shinigami1357]

The dragon in the top left is desperately trying to escape

[@ZacharieDaiquiri]

I know at least someone notices

[@shinigami1357]

Sara Realey its amazing how many people dont

[@ZacharieDaiquiri]

Deryl AIDAN yea

[@Pogonavision]

Deryl AIDAN Wants to "escape" to breed. What you are seeing is a breeding response since they are able to see the dragons outside the cage in front of them. This behavior goes away when all the dragons are back in their respective cages.

[@ZacharieDaiquiri]

Pogonavision ok makes sence

[@raerae0320]

Love the vinyl tile idea. Home depot has some nice designs. We're actually going to be using a Mainstays TV stand to create our beardie's habitat for when he gets bigger. It's a less expensive method for a dragon cage and it has sliding front glass doors, we'll just have to modify it for the lights (it's about the equivalent of a 50 gallon tank). Definitely going to line it with the vinyl tile though :) thanks!

[@camquatdunce3456]

The dragons are freaking beautiful the Reds oranges yellows oh my

[@paulinecrombie6755]

I love the way you look after the dearded dragons well done!!

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you!

[@SourSage96]

that dragon in the background is bobbing its head ...its ready to bang!! at 0:51 to the left

[@jpickneyswag]

There were like three of them doing that! I thought I was the only one who saw!

[@PrestigiousDragons]

nice, love this channel its about time someone who really knows about dragons post videos on here . thank you guys for sharing your experience on dragons with us it really helps alot

[@overdosegraal7030]

9:00 threw 9:05 where the guy showed us how the light extended his face made me laugh hahahaha]

[@Istraphel]

Jackson Fonylars I noticed that too 😂

[@cynthiarock1934]

Overdose Graal Lmao

[@Pogonavision]

Chris, the problem you are likely to see if too high of humidity for dragons. Better to get hydration from veggies and the occasional soaking/misting. Hope that helps.

[@aspenrae3722]

What age would you recommend to get a bearded dragon? I'm thirteen almost fourteen. I've had many animals (including reptiles) in the past and they've all lived long lives. Also my mom always is involved in some of the care.

[@Pogonavision]

Hi Aspen! Great question. I have sold many dragons to families of 10 year olds that have been very successful. I have also sold to families with younger children that have done quite well with parental supervision and involvement. I have never met you but I get the feeling you would be a great dragon owner. I love that you are doing your homework and really putting thought into getting one of these amazing creatures.

[@nolol8624]

Aspen Rae honestly mine died and idk why

[@kimellington5592]

Those Dragons are beautiful!!!

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you very much!

[@Hex0rcist]

my biggest problem with sand is that there is always a risk of impaction that you don't have to deal with and sand absorbs the moisture of their waste including the bacteria. So if you scoop feces you still leave the stink which he has to sit in a closed hot room breathing in...seems kinda mean to do that to an animal you love. Why risk health issues just because you want to make it decorative....you don't have to live in it and breath that in, they do

[@Hex0rcist]

and bedding changes will help the smell but it's so heavy and with a carpet you just rinse and clean in the dishwasher and let it sit out. You can have a second carpet to replace the dirty one while it cleans and have a nice healthy rotation. With sand bedding changes it gets expensive over time and with it being so much more work you are likely to skip it once or twice leading to the before post smell issue

[@AquaticGhoul]

at the same time would you want to have someone put you in an environment you are not used to or designed to live in just because they don't think your smart enough to not eat mouthfuls of you carpet

[@Hex0rcist]

+Jacob Barlow dragons don't suffer medically from it. so of course I would use carpet. your argument is silly and not really valid. If you are hell bent on avoiding the carpet then at least use ceramic tile since you know....Australia doesn't have Sandy deserts.

[@Pogonavision]

+Nicholas Hall I know a very well known reptile vet that keeps, and recommends keeping, bearded dragons on vermiculite. Properly cared for animals in captivity are not always kept the exact way they would be found in the wild. After all, many are captive born and most do not even behave as they would in the wild. Many of the "thumbs down" clicks we get on this video is from people believing sand is an absolute no, no which is so wrong. Most of these folks have never studied about Pogona in their natural homeland of Australia and the diverse habitats they are found in. Sand/soil is found in many of these habitats.

[@Hex0rcist]

+Pogonavision they live in flat rock deserts with Some sand not all sand like a lot of people keep them on. It's confused with Sahara desert instead of rocky. then there are still health concerns with using man made sand such as calcium sand has anti acid ingredients in it which is not good for small animal stomachs. Then you include my first posts health concerns when you compare to carpet, paper, and ceramic tile. If there is a desire for digging then I recommend a sand box that way he doesn't get as much in his system as a full tank of sand. as for your "well known vet" I have had my fair share of run ins with famous vets who think you should use meal worms as a staple diet or some that say you should soak a Uromastyx. Then you have vets who sell out to science diet dog food which their RX diets are retarded expensive and contain no meds and can be bought from a pet store in another brand a d larger size with less filler crap ingredients. Vets don't know everything but they sure like to think they do.

[@Pogonavision]

Jacqueline. Make sure you have a good UVB source. That along with calcium should prevent MBD unless your dragon has a health issue and cannot metabolize calcium.

[@overdosegraal7030]

the berdies in the background wild

[@Surviveh843]

I love the dragon at 3:13 bobing his head up and down lmao! ADORABLE!

[@tubbs2552]

This is actually a sign of aggression to other males. This is not good

[@millermiller3153]

while he's explaining the tile look at the breard dagon in the front

[@carollopez4055]

The one guy said not to feed your bearded dragon meal worms. What I discovered is that if you keep the worms warm they sluff off the shell and you end up with a milky white larva before they turn to Beatles. That's what you want to give them they are very soft at that time pure protein and they love them.

[@weezerfan999]

Carol Lopez; you’re correct, otherwise the exoskeleton can be a bit much. I know they are higher in fat content, and that’s why gut loaded crickets are best. I usually go with the banded crickets.

[@HaruDoneYet]

BancroftOutdoors dubia roaches are best feeders

[@DefLeppardRulesRock]

Would I eventually have to turn off the UVB light at night? What about the other light?

[@nolol8624]

DefLeppardRulesRock yes turn both off and put a blankett over it

[@Pogonavision]

They are if you have a deep enclosure. Just make sure you have enough space between the light and your beardie.

[@insaneinnixa]

I bought a dragon today he is missing his eyelid and his eye is goopy. His other eye is perfectly fine and his appetite is great. I will be taking him to the Vet next week. (my local reptile vet is closed for the holiday) I was wondering if y'all had an idea of how I could care for his bad eye till I can get to the vet.

[@gregsmegkregtv1459]

Mark Patrick I know I am late, but how did your beardie end up being, was he ok?

[@ShoneDaddy]

Why would you buy him if he was missing an eyelid then dude, I know it feels like you’re rescuing them but you’re not. Your just promoting chain pet stores selling animals.

[@zoedallinger4856]

Ave got a bearded dragon and I only put 4 buz in at a time but kids Ave put about 10 bugs in and my bearded dragon as lost a scale of he's back becos off all the bugs wot do I do please can everyone help

[@iShoppd]

Sand can cause impaction and choking. Another option is reptile carpet (the kind without the loops that can snag their claws!) but you'd need to buy two cuts of carpet and switch them out. You can just toss them in the washing machine really often for easier clean up. But this needs to be done more frequently because spot cleaning is not very effective with their porous material.

[@antizwrld]

Carpet isnt recommended. They are very known to harboring bacteria no matter how many times you wash it.

[@gatorgaming1085]

At 0:52 look at the dragon at the left

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

Mine for some odd reason never liked "closed off" cages (sides and back). She went ballistic until I moved her into an open one, where she can see us and her surroundings. She calmed down straight away and was way more relaxed. Her beautiful orangy color came back too, tho the temperatures were always spot on for a beardy. She's an odd one, I tell ya, but a very sweet odd one. She was a rescue, and who knows what she had to endure for her to NOT like closed off spaces. Cheers.

[@Pogonavision]

You bring up a great point. All dragons are individuals and will have individual preferences for what they consider a comfortable environment. It is important to experiment with different set ups if your dragon is not settling in properly.

[@nataszka8570]

00:50 look at that cute one on the bottom left bobing its gead up

[@Sid-xh6so]

The freaking dragons in the back rocking out r taking all my attention

[@gagecoffelt3808]

0:55 BANG YOUR HEAD!!!!

[@iShoppd]

If it gets below 65 degrees F at night, then you will need a ceramic heating element. No light when your beardie wants to sleep. Colored lights are bad for their eyes. Just white during the day. Never use under-cage heating pads because they tend to malfunction and beardies don't sense heat from below very well.

[@chriswytten1498]

This is sad

[@Pogonavision]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@briannalowe928]

Chris wytten how?

[@nickbusch7250]

Hey CCD! I was watching the video to learn more about the husbandry aspect of bearded dragons and I was thinking that it'd be cool if you made a video about breeding them!

[@Pogonavision]

They feel more secure and will settle in better.

[@Dogosc]

Your beardies in the back are going nuts. Lol great video. I learned a lot.

[@Pogonavision]

We have used play sand and ReptiSand. We don't use it a lot but we do on occasion.

[@DrakeAveDragons]

All of them were so active great video

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you! We are excited about it!

[@josiahkodial1231]

THE HEADBOBBING WAS THE BEST PART LOL BUT VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE VIDEO

[@Mrsjb512]

i use tile for my leopard gecko and it's the best decision ever for her tank. they are so easy to clean and the look of it is amazing. and it's very cheap

[@cynthiaserna8976]

The bearded dragon in the background bobbing its head...looks funny😂😂😂

[@korishea]

the waves from the baby in the middle at around 2:08 🥺🥺 I can’t

[@Pogonavision]

Ambient temps at night are fine in most households. As long as the temps don't dip below 68...you are fine.

[@tylerdyem4837]

Can we just get a competition between all the beardies in the background and a concert filled with head bangers? I’m noticing a lot of hostile head bobbing from the beardies.

[@sirderpsalot]

I've found wild bearded dragons climbing tree trunks. So yeah, they are definitely natural climbers.

[@Pogonavision]

I think you may be worrying a little too much about the humidity. Do you have plenty of ventilation on the cage?

[@Pogonavision]

Important to actually measure the temp no matter what bulb you use. There are different types of 100 watt bulbs Tyler. Most aren't going to be able to be found anymore as they are banning them here in the US. Better off going with a lower wattage bulb and just raising the basking site closer to the bulb. Saves energy.

[@tarynnelson7905]

Love the beardie head bobbing in the background!

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

You can tell these guys keep these dragons healthy cuz they were going NUTS

[@Pogonavision]

We have one or two left from last season.

[@mispeleddevel3360]

those two dragons are in separate cages across the room and still bobbing heads at eachother

[@Hitman2685]

When is your next video? I love all your videos so far! Keep up the good work guys! Looking forward to the next video.

[@BackyardBasher83]

Bearded dragons are awesome! Definitely going to be my next venture with reptiles.

[@bullyingbullies2100]

Awesome video guys. I was waiting to rip you guys a new one for a sand substrate..LOL. AT 3:32 the dragon starts to wave as you pick him/her up lol. I love the dragon in the bottom left with his/her mouth wide open. Hahahaha.

[@TheCloudy_Inc]

I have my Beardie a Basking lamp a giant tree with a cubby cave in it A food bowl water bowl And I have the flooring as fake grass But I do also have a 40 gallon cage He likes his little biome a lot!

[@retamichele6758]

I just bought a bearded dragon and this video was completely helpful thank you

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you Reta!

[@FCruzDJ]

Great video guys!

[@Pogonavision]

Did you hear something different in the video Charlotte?

[@Pogonavision]

Haytham, I have not personally tested the Arcadia bulbs. What makes it "by far the best UVB out there"?

[@beanie1369]

LMAO LUV ALL THE PHOTO BOMBING HEAD BOBBERS IN THE BACKGROUND.....!!! ;) GREAT JOB ON THIS ONE GUYS---so GLAD I COULD HEAR Y'ALL THIS TIME AROUND!!! :) VERY INFORMATIVE, CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE!!!

[@crazyjay5858]

Look at how active the beardies are in the back!

[@owenvaccaro744]

The bearded dragon at 0:50 next to the taller guy!!! 😂 he’s bobbing his head!!

[@dianam35n84]

Oh my gosh they're playing peekaboo In The back constantly😂😂😂

[@mizravenkustoms]

Awesome awesome video!!! I wish I would've seen this when I first got my Pepper! Lol I love the dragons in the audience lol 😊🐉❤️

[@ThatBlondeChick66]

All the beardies in the back are head bobbing and running back and forth. XD

[@reallylongusername09]

Hey guys, great video. Is it ok to put sand in an adult bearded dragon enclosure? (and if so what kind) There are a lot of self proclaimed animal experts on the internet that feel strongly against putting sand in their enclosure so after seeing this I'm not sure what to think...

[@Pogonavision]

I am not against sand at all for a larger beardie. Used it for years without any issues at all. I like the ReptiSand as it seems to have less dust.

[@HyrulianBroda]

Hey CCD guys! Love your content. Getting my first dragon this week. Got a 20 gallon tank from exoterra, just wondering what you think the cleaning process should be? Certain methods for cleaning, soap or no soap? Plus, I got a plastic branch and cave for him to climb on, wash those or soak them? Any help would be great, thanks guys!

[@Pogonavision]

Thank you! I am a big fan of chlorhexidine. Get you a bottle and it will last forever as you dilute it down to use it. Spray it on everything.