BEARDED DRAGON SUBSTRATES 101 | Pros and Cons

[@flohkru]

7:33 😍 that beardy’s coloration is beautiful!

[@alienfromarea5175]

Nemo

[@goldenduck7294]

Beardie nails can also get caught in repticarpet.

[@graciec.3688]

Thx

[@jacegrrtt]

If I clip my dragans nails will he stop getting stuck on it cause when I first got him it wasn't a problem and now he's bigger and his nails are longer so he can barely move

[@ohdamn208]

jaggamer256 Please don’t clip there nails to much. They climb quite a lot and with short claws they can’t.

[@jacegrrtt]

@@ohdamn208 ok

[@naykeloropeza8613]

Just wonderful, I been tryin to find out about "do bearded dragons have teeth?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Tiyndrew Bewildering Tip - (do a google search )? It is a good one of a kind product for discovering how to care for your bearded dragon minus the headache. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my mate got excellent success with it.

[@MCR-BIKES]

You are actually my fav KZbinr

[@caramelscottage486]

Same same ame!!!!

[@hetress4530]

Same

[@bricebierbaxh3]

Same

[@CheyenneSands14]

I'm so in love with this channel 😋

[@mcgs1521]

I'm getting a bearded dragon in a month and I'm learning ALOT from you videos

[@nashandme2355]

That paper towel con was so me!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your amazing

[@vculrich7009]

Just wanted to let you have turned into my favorite dragon 🐉 info person

[@justme69LoyalLove143]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL I CAME ACROSS YOUR CHANNEL ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO AND I HAVE BEEN BING WATCHING IT EVER SINCE LOL. I have tried almost every substrate I found sand is what she likes the most. I hand feed her so it hasnt harmed her. So one day I used newspaper and paper towels she was not happy lol! When I woke up I went to wake her up and all the paper was tore it up everywhere. I resucued her so she had a horrible set up and has missing claws and toes so I just want to spoil her and make her happy. She is about ten years old now.

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

Here's a tip for ya: use Ayers Rock clay/loam (Australian "dirt" ), mix it with ReptiFresh (trust me, that one helps again kaka smells) and cheap sand that you use to fill up kid's sandboxes outside (that sand is filtered and contains no harmful bacteria, yet it's cheap). Mix all with water, dump it in the enclosure, shape it, let it dry and... done. It gives your reptiles a chance to dig without everything collapsing on them, as deep as they can or want, it files their nails down just enough and the risk of impaction is almost none existent (under normal use, of course). Does it need changing? Of course it does, just like any other substrate. But if you keep yourself on top of things (clean up behind your reptile), it can last a long time AND it looks damn good too. Specially the red color, which is native for beardies. :) Cheers.

[@graciec.3688]

Thank you for this!! I ❤ Fitz!!

[@figuringthingsout8080]

My baby beardie (about 2-3 months old now) has the sand repticarpet right now, but it's cut to fit the tank perfectly to reduce the chance of her snagging a nail on it and I keep a very close eye on her as I'm home all day. Cleaning it, for the most part, is pretty easy, except for getting the stuff that's a little more in there. The nice thing is you can replace it. Because she's only in a 20 because of her size, it's not expensive to replace. I've only had to do it once, and I didn't really have to, I chose to because I'm a neurotic beardie owner. But anyway, that's my two cents on the sand carpet. The other nice thing about it is I've never noticed any of the sand coming off of it. It stays really clean and in place, which was my main concern while she's young.

[@tiatinsley61]

I love your videos and Fitz!!

[@BedroomBeardies]

Great video Taylor! Little Fitza's looking cute as always :)

[@avaclaire1614]

thx for the vids! youre my fav youtuber. its helped me and my beardie,cheeto sm

[@randimcdonald1424]

I love your beardie videos! I plan to try the bath mat now since our repticarpet gets stinky 🙊

[@Victoria-hw8uw]

OMG thankyou now I don’t have to replace my repti carpet every month

[@PeytonPoole-k9u]

Victoria Gillon mine is so messy for me I need to do it every week

[@kayliemoore6292]

I would love to see a everything you need for a bearded dragon video please 💕💕💕

[@flohkru]

I personally find that sand carpet is not as hard to clean as repticarpet but when you scrub the area that they went on, the little textured parts fall off, and they tend to stain. But I’ve been pretty happy with that substrate, but I’m adding a small box with ecoearth. But my bearded dragon personally goes to the bathroom on his log basking spot. Which makes for easy cleaning because I just take out the log and scrub it :).

[@LaurenCarol]

The nine people who disliked have never seen how amazing reptiles are.

[@NamihaTaiga]

Love your videos KEEP IT UP

[@pxrisxiv]

top soils the best, more natural, rarely causes compaction since it’s not quite as loose as sand, looks nice and is 100% natural, I’ll probably just stick to paper towels tho tbh lmao.

[@AsYouWishPublishing]

Excellent video. Very informative. I'm still a little afraid of taking Oliver out of the Viv... he's about 4 months old and he hisses at me if I try to pick him up. I'm not sure what to do about that. I have ceramic tile and I love the idea of doing the burrow box. I'll try it when I upgrade the Viv. :)

[@chloe_batty]

Could you do a video on how to put tile into a bearded dragon tank? I want to use it since I'm getting a beardie soon, but I have no idea how I would put it into the viv! I've had loads of reptiles before but beardies and substrate was such a heated topic I just want my new little one to be safe from impaction.

[@adriannavasquez8684]

7:25 is my Karolina☺️❤️ thank you for adding her!

[@flohkru]

Adrianna Vasquez that was a really cool picture!

[@adriannavasquez8684]

Saturns Rings thank you! She was actually trying to bite my face but I took the picture right in time😂

[@flohkru]

Adrianna Vasquez ahaha 😂

[@outsider9990]

Love your videos, beautiful as well ❤️

[@ashlynfarnsworth611]

If i was going to do the paper towels what tape is safe for beardies or can i use paper bags? I might be getting one this weekend!!!

[@aldoceccato5353]

You Did This On My Birthday!

[@risegeck0957]

Thank you so much for this video! I already didnt trust the sand substrate because I had a leopard gecko that passed away from impaction unfortunately. My beardie (cheeseburger) is a juvenile and he is adorable. I haven't been bonding with him though cause I wasnt sure how to buy now that I do know how I will start. Beautiful dragon btw!!!

[@brooklynstephenson818]

You put my leopard gecko in there! Thank you!

[@CrisNoHP]

Brook Stephenson we were the only leopard gecko pics in there 😂 mine was the first one

[@CrisNoHP]

Brook Stephenson beardies are just too amazing. And I just got another leo like two days ago 😭😅 couldn’t help myself

[@h0neybunchesof0ats]

Best bearded dragon substrate

[@ashi2839]

I have a question, is it possible for me to use half excavator clay and half mulch for substrate for a 5 month old bearded dragon? I have tried mats before but didn't really work from me. (nails get caught) Is there anything more I could do?

[@somerandombox1989]

How much was he in general because I really want one and I’m saving up for one.

[@user-yo7jk5bu3s]

Calculate it your self lazy

[@JJ.I252]

I use heat safe water resistant odour safe floor vinyl i cut to shape and i got the one that looked like tiles and idea for bathroom so had texture so try it out had my dragon 5 years and its easy clean and i havent had to spend extra money a it comes out and gets cleaned no hassle

[@genevievelohr2148]

Stick on tile works great

[@starlightshine2aj911]

can you do more q & a my beardie is litterally oppsessed with fitz runt( likes hiding and was last born ) is a new born hatched an hour ago and is shaking and hiding under my hair all the others our playing with the toys looking around teasing mom and dad by running with super worms and idk what to do

[@kblfcdublinireland8589]

When I got my BD the guy said I could use pinhead oats as a substrate as if it is consumed it will pass through without causing impaction and so far so good, it’s cheap and really easy to clean ant mess.

[@zoeyshreve8327]

Your the best!!!

[@Channel_unavailable614]

Great video you have talent

[@kayliek3262]

My bearded dragon is 3 months old and we tried a reptimat because he might be too young for sand but he would not stop trying to pull the rocks off so we got him millet which is a bird food and is safe for them to eat because he accidentally picks it up while hunting for crickets

[@yaboihomesauce7176]

Can you do one about eco earth please because I want to get that soon for my bearded dragon but I like him to chase his crickets and I'm worried

[@magicplayz6424]

Hahaha who disliked.. very helpful nice vid

[@BleakBakery]

Is it possible to use fleece material for substrate (like one big piece to line the whole bottom of the tank)? I think it would just be super easy to clean it, throw it in the washing machine and its clean. Is it a good idea to use fleece and just put a new one every time you clean it or would this be a bad idea?

[@angelamarie5667]

Crystal Nights I’ve used a cheap blanket from Walmart I had got pink cuz I have a female lol but she did fine with it jus after awhile she would put it n her mouth and tug on it no clue why but I jus took it out an have paper towels for time being

[@davekav4477]

Can I use sheet cork?

[@sirllamas6026]

I have a question if bearded dragons have nail that u needa clip them then how do they do it in the wild?? Plzzzzzzz answer

[@spud2498]

the rocks will take care of them

[@colleencarroll4908]

How often does Fitz eat? Does he eat alot? Superworms? My bearded dragon used to eat Superworms but only wants to eat hornworms and kale. What should I do?

[@barbhelle5481]

My girl beardie goes silly I am sure she wants to breed. She does the breading dance. Lol

[@thedoptiss6092]

What kind of flooring do you have down in his (her) tank?

[@sydneyjohnson4329]

Kayla Blake a bath mat from Walmart

[@dbzsanta1754]

Where do you get tiles?

[@JesusisGod333-w2t]

Thx

[@kathhy7352]

I subscribed fitz is to cute

[@nedmcnaughton]

Can you make another slideshow? I recently got a beardie. His name is Sid and he is so cute! I really want to get him into one of your slideshows.

[@mikerules3131]

The cons of loose substrate is that it can block up their intestines. If you want your bearded dragon to be able to dig get a dig box.

[@haydnnolan7300]

If you use wet substrate can't they get scale rot?

[@lunachimene5671]

Is it save to use wood flakes?

[@sseahorsee]

Is fitz hypo (Clear nail) and leatherback.

[@dashaong8586]

i really wish to have a bearded dragon

[@aarionnagrace7326]

I am getting a bearded dragon in a couple day if I add you on snap chat and send you a picture of everything could you tell me if it’s a good and healthy home for it

[@christionnac2260]

My lizard is the one in the purple bed ! Athena

[@spuffy549]

(not sure if this is offensive) I love how your beardie is chubby cause I got two and they're both fat af (I've been putting them on a diet of no more fatty worms and it didn't work.) :D

[@siera379]

I need major help!! So most of my friends have that have bearded dragons are boys. They dont really like me, is there any advice on what I can do, besides get a girl (stateing the obvious) like how can I get them to like me?

[@benicioarelio1031]

Siera I’m not a bearded dragon expert but no matter what gender bearded dragon you get the way to make it like you is to first off be it’s owner, take care of it every day, and spend time with your beardie and pet it on its back to make it nice and not mean

[@JesusisGod333-w2t]

Where does that accident come from

[@nellyd3270]

I just got a baby beardyyy💕 his name is Chico lmao

[@captaintpg7914]

Nelly Bednarska same

[@mergos_]

i got one today his name is Troy

[@Ben-sl4cp]

I'm hoping to get one if I do i will name it balerion

[@jasminepope1118]

Wouldn't the pebble mat be to slippery for them to walk

[@sarahcapes2000]

My male is having tantrums too 😫And my female recently laid a clutch of 18 eggs 👀 (they are housed separately)

[@taylorpatterson8845]

Sarah Capes What are you supposed to do with the eggs?

[@sarahcapes2000]

Taylor Patterson Bin them, if there's a chance they could be fertile then you freeze them

[@taylorpatterson8845]

Oh. Neat!

[@sarahcapes2000]

Taylor Patterson My female who laid the eggs was the first Bearded Dragon to be shown from the snapchat pictures (the one on the grass) :)

[@taylorpatterson8845]

She's so cuuute! I can't tell what my Beardie's gender is, but I've called him "he" so much that even if he was a girl, I'd still say he. PetCo said he's too young to tell, but watching these videos make me doubt PetCo very much

[@aldoceccato5353]

By the way I'm not Aldo Ceccato,i'm Tristan Ceccato,his grandson.And this is on my Father's PC.I'm SOOOOOOOO Jelous of Fitz

[@thetruefight5214]

What about vita sand?

[@sseahorsee]

How many pets do you have.

[@stevemorales447]

You can call her mrs fitz

[@trinitywillis7929]

Hey Taylor can you make a video please on matelic bone disease

[@TaylorCrane]

Trinity Willis I can try! :)

[@brennont9724]

TILE IS GOD

[@E024_]

Can I use fake grass?

[@bcg6024]

My beardie just yawned

[@kayleymavridou7492]

You are my favorite I love you

[@hetress4530]

Hi

[@spuffy549]

1:09 you winked heheh

[@zoeyshreve8327]

Where are you from

[@logic_swated9325]

My tank is full of substrate but I feed ma beardie out side

[@ohnono2767]

same

[@rainsharpzsharpz8936]

What age do bearded dragons star to get big mine is 4 months and still a juvenile

[@TaylorCrane]

TJ Lester Fitz started getting bigger around 9 months actually! :)

[@nashandme2355]

TJ Lester omg I have the same problem!!!!!!

[@rainsharpzsharpz8936]

Ok thx

[@JoeyJBR]

👍👍👍👍u rock

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

Yellow bearded dragon

[@onnilaunis7477]

I use wood chips as substrate. Is it good?

[@kayleymavridou7492]

Hi I love you

[@marshiemellow]

How about those wood chips they have at pet stores?

[@LeuBlue]

Impaction also

[@marshiemellow]

rigbyme Worked out fine for mine :o we did eventually switch because the wood chips I got some time after had snake mites so that was a big no no

[@Eerie_Ierie]

Better to avoid loose substrate if you’re not an experienced owner because they do ingest it and can become impacted and they’ll die. That, or you’ll have a fat vet bill. They live on compacted clay in the wild, not beach like sand.

[@erinx2004]

ive used sand for 4 years and my beardie has had no problems, we have regular vet check ups and she is always fine and healthy.

[@yesyes1299]

@@erinx2004 ur lucky

[@ValerieR6218]

Is your tongue pierced?? If so can u do a video about the pain and what they did???

[@TaylorCrane]

Val Rayhart I made a video on it! :)

[@ValerieR6218]

Ok thank u for letting me know :)

[@Craftsbysamantha229]

Val Rayhart It's not painful at all. I had mine for 7 years got married and hubby didn't like it so took it out

[@whichwayisdown4538]

5:33

[@judithmcclure1248]

You are too cute!

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[@Ben-sl4cp]

I could not find it

[@evertonfanjuan9212]

@@Ben-sl4cp check again

[@Ben-sl4cp]

You edited it

[@evertonfanjuan9212]

@@Ben-sl4cp exactly 😉

[@lifewithlaffy7931]

You had my name but spelt it wrong lolllll

[@cupcakesxrushful]

Look up a video to tell from a male or female. Other than that, lift them up. Use a flashlight on the skin…on top and look under the BD. If it’s short “fork” girl. Long “fork” is a boy.

[@memesforfun3848]

Repti carpet some of the calcium gets on it and my beardie destroys the carpet

[@Craftsbysamantha229]

the talk show Same here Yoshi will try too eat the carpet

[@logic_swated9325]

I got me beardeie called peggie

[@skyebyrnes4296]

I have 3 quarters of fake grass and the rest reptile sand

[@zoeyshreve8327]

Do u have Twitter

[@leemarshall5697]

If you want to see if fits is a girl or boy look under his or her tail if you see 1 bump he is a boy and if you see 2 bumps then girl

[@starlightangel1990]

Using a water bowl in a beardie tank can cause too much humidity causing respiratory issues.. Common mistake with most owners.

[@blenderr4619]

I need links! Lol

[@isabellem6447]

My beardie doesn’t poop in his tank. He will not poop unless it is on the floor. 😔😆

[@linrodrigo]

😩 I’m just looking for her snap @ name

[@fayethelizard9917]

Are you sure Fitz is a boy? I would double check! Maybe he just needs to lay. I don’t know.😂😂😂 Not trying to spread hate!

[@TaylorCrane]

Faye The Lizard no, I am not certain at all! 😂🤦🏼‍♀️ im pretty sure he’s a she😂

[@moldybandshirt1045]

Is fitz a girl?

[@VenomBG180]

Jersey or New York, your twang is confusing as hell