Biggest Bearded Dragon Mistakes (Made By New Keepers) | Part 2

[@ShinakoX2]

idk if anyone will see this, but the rule that "75% of the tank should have UVB coverage" was for T8 linear fixtures. Since T5 high output bulbs are becoming more accessible, it just needs to be the length of their body, so 12-18 inches. It just needs to cover their basking spot and that will be enough UVB. And then you put 1 or 2 heat lamp next to the center of the UVB so that the hottest spot also has the highest UVB exposure. This will allow them to have a gradient from intense heat + UVB to cooler temp+shade.

[@j.kaimori3848]

Thanks for this, I was worried my tube was still too small, but the size up was too large. It is T5 and should be fine.

[@RealJRoyall]

I got my beardie as a rescue with NO IDEA what I was doing. The person who gave them to me gave me utterly awful advice. Coil UVB "if i wanted to" cuz it "wasn't a big deal." Paper towels were the "best liner cuz their poop will make them sick." And that it was a boy lmao. Thankfully she's living in a MUCH better enclosure and it only took a month or so of my own research to realize I need to take myself to reptile school on a regular basis. Thanks for another awesome video!

[@ellesreptiles]

I'm so happy that you've given her such a good home! 🥰

[@christinecrawley8009]

I am a new beardie mom. My daughter and I have watched so many videos for our research. When you found yours we only with your personality also feel very represented. “Momma she looks like you!” We are hooked. You have helped us change Spyro, our 3 year old rescue’s life. The biggest mistake I made was excepting a 55 gallon fish tank as a gift to make his home. He is a climbing enthusiast so I thought the height would be OK. Once I added my bio active substrate the humidity got so intense I had to put him back in his original 20 gallon tank. Today I am building his habitat so he can be in a proper home. My question is the thermometers that also gauge humidity, how accurate are those? I have a temperature gun and a digital humidity reader. It just takes a while for the digital humidity reader to pick up different areas in his tank. He is not a fan of it. But it is definitely a learning process. I thank you for all of your content and look forward to much much more! Thank you!

[@raymondjeffrey8384]

These and green iguanas are probably the most expensive “cheap” reptiles. I have a green iguana it’s all that holds me back from having a beardie.

[@aronoiiel]

Im really glad you touched on loose substrate! Thsts still a big fear of mine and I have a female beardie so I need ro get over it. She eats everything so its something I have been so reluctsnt to add into her tank. Its honesty really helpful and calming to see people that have successful keeping skills to say its ok to add this in. So thank you and for being honest on your mistakes because there isnt a herp owner alive new or old that has not made mistakes. We learn we adapt we improve ^_^

[@sherfinley8855]

Thanks for the information on gut loading feeder bug.

[@maggiesaunders9713]

Thanks for making videos like these! They’re so important, and it’s good for new keepers to hear criticism from a calm and informative place rather than an angry place

[@Dsmwarrior1996]

Right now I have a 13 watt compact fluorescent or cool bulb as you call it that I bought when I got my beardie, and a 26 watt compact fluorescent that came with the 40 gallon enclosure I just bought, I've got both of them up there now since I've been hearing they aren't good enough, and I don't have the extra money after buying the new enclosure to go buy a t5 setup, so I guess I'll be getting a t5 setup next week

[@raymondjeffrey8384]

Female green iguanas will lay even without a male as well

[@sqike001ton]

Didn't know the red light thing i live in a windowless basement and my room is lit with well red LED lights and the beardies tank so at night it's red LED as without it it would be can't see your hand infront of your face dark and it's been like that before I got her tho i haven't seen issues but it's something I'm going to have to keep an eye one now

[@RaasReptiles]

Absolutely , great video , we’ve all made mistakes before pertaining not only to beardies but other species as well , keep up the good work salute

[@heatherlear577]

Thank you for another bearded dragon video! You have helped me so much.❤️

[@jaidadavis9580]

Hey so I work at Petco and we switch the bearded dragons in the leopard gecko sand out with reptile carpet because two of our baby beardies died we think it’s because of impaction from the sand we’re not 100% on it. And my coworker who has two beardies said that the sand won’t cause an impaction and that’s the whole reason why we display them with the sand but I’m not 100% on that I just want to get your opinion on if sand is better or the carpet is better I feel like the carpet is the best we could do in the store we don’t have tile or anything else other than the carpet to use.

[@sharon3030]

Just wanted to tell you that my bearded dragon is 20 years old, and I have never had all these new fancy things in his tank, and he is doing just fine😊

[@angel042597]

That’s amazing!!!!

[@sharon3030]

@@angel042597 Yes! Didnt think they lived that long!

[@sharon3030]

Wish I could upload a pic of him for you!

[@angel042597]

@@sharon3030 Awee we’ll do you have Instagram or anything???

[@davidphillips2798]

Good morning Elle, hope you're Sunday is amazing!!! I always look forward to you're Sunday videos.

[@ellesreptiles]

Good morning! I hope yours is amazing as well 😁

[@davidphillips2798]

@@ellesreptiles thank you Ma'am 😊

[@rueruerue1479]

Hi so I have a question regarding my baby beardie. When he is in his cage or inclosure he is this dark black brown colour but if I hold him for a long period of time to the point where he falls asleep on me he turns in to the light brown colour some say he is dark because he is absorbing more heat but I just want to get another opinion before I freak out and go to the vet with him . P.s I love watching your videos and learning more from it.

[@kennyergang4246]

Great video. What are some signs of being gravid ? And what age do they start ?

[@marcosavila1204]

Awesome video Elle Bearded Dragons are awesome Lizards and it's good to know how to keep them Happy and healthy and what was your first Reptile

[@schapman1886]

"You are not prepared!" (Nice shirt 😀) Actually thanks to your videos I'm much more prepared than I would have been without your videos. Thank you!!!

[@alainakwitowski9784]

i have a quick question about the temperature. Do i have to have a temperature gun AND the stick on temperature things, or can i just have the temperature gun? Also ❤ ur videos they have helped so much with my research!!!

[@ellesreptiles]

Both. 😊 The temp gun is going to measure surface temperatures (so basking spot, cold spot), whereas the stick on thermometers measure ambient temp. I recommend getting the kind that come as a temperature/humidity combo, so it can measure ambient temperature and humidity. And thank you so much, I'm so glad they're helpful! 💜

[@rexthebeardie6634]

Hey Elle, you are so amazing, you are so inspiring to me, I am twelve years old, when I go to college I’m gonna take wildlife Biology, I wanna be a herpetologist, which studies reptiles and amphibians, they go on trips and herp for them. Have a wonderful wonderful wonderful Sunday. don’t forget JESUS LOVES YOU.

[@ellesreptiles]

That's awesome! That will be such a fun career path 🥰

[@debgolden3281]

What temperature should your basking rock be?

[@raymondjeffrey8384]

I usually use flukers orange cubes to my crickets how effective is this at gut loading?

[@saacheinhazard]

tysmmm i rlly needed this bcs i dont hv a tube i ordered one will be arriving in one week ty

[@joyglocker8318]

Thanks for this video.....it helps to know that others make mistakes, too...

[@Indyrael]

Like for the smiles stay for the great content and information 👌

[@ellesreptiles]

Awww thank you!

[@MajiggerRose]

I think the big issue with loose substrate for bearded dragons is for males and their femoral pores, not impaction? I am NOT an expert or even a keeper. I'm 100% speaking from secondhand experience, but I've heard from multiple sources and several friends (bug keepers and reptile keepers seem to run in the same circles lol) that as long as it's not sand, impaction isn't much of a problem for beardies. So I'm guessing that from what you're saying is that the right loose substrate is okay for females? But with males, they have femoral pores that get easily clogged. I have a friend who controls this by letting their male beardie soak in warm water regularly because she uses a bioactive enclosure with loose substrate, but this is a lot of work if you have multiple animals and I imagine it could be stressful for certain beardies. Another KZbinr, Goherping, talks about and even shows this. Those femoral pores getting clogged can be really dangerous. My friend who soaks their beardie does this because their bearded dragon before almost lost the use of his back legs from his pores getting so stretched out. Again, not an expert at all like you are. I had no idea about the burrowing thing for females since most of my info comes from my friend with a male beardie and GoHerping who is the only big reptile channel that talks about femoral pores. Anyway, I'm so glad I discovered your channel and am 100% subscribing!

[@zyiah133]

I love your videos! Thanks for the info!

[@ladynekoami]

How can I figure out the best dual heat lamp for my baby because I worry his cage is not warm enough

[@jennifermier2625]

Great video! I like how you delivered this and confessed that you have made some of these mistakes. The information out there and given to new bd owners is confusing and still not accurate. Thanks for doing this from a place of care and love for the animals and not making people feel stupid or horrible for making mistakes.

[@ellesreptiles]

Thank you! 😊 After entering the reptile world, one of my biggest pet peeves quickly became people making other people feel bad about even the smallest of mistakes. Especially in places like Facebook groups, where people were just asking for help. No one is perfect, and the important thing is that we learn and grow and do the best for our little critters ♥️

[@jennifermier2625]

@@ellesreptiles I agree, people have to understand that most reptiles keepers are getting their information and confidence in big chain pet stores. We have to be kind and help each other so we can continue to enjoy these awesome animals!

[@loispadgett6306]

A neither great video on beardies. We all make mistakes and learn from them so we can help others not make those kind of mistakes. If we don't help each other out how can we learn. So be supportive in stead of criticism because remember you most likely made mistakes at the beginning too. GOD BLESS 💖

[@amygraham9121]

We just got a baby and I would like you to see what he is doing...it's weird....he gapes and then breathes dead like 3 times and then is fine...he does it about every 20 mins

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Lol love the bloopers

[@amandaarsenault222]

Can you give a male a play box too, just play and dig.

[@rustincole_w1339]

Elle is too damn adorable. I know she taken. No disrespect but wow. I love this Woman

[@stepstrajder7283]

im a teenager wathcing this so i dont mess up again(my mother said i need to take care of him and not her)

[@blake694]

Hi elle my beardie usnt basking and my basking spot is 96F abd ste is eating and being active and all that jazz pls help

[@kevinleboeuf5169]

Hi Elle, playing catch up on your videos. Spotty cell service and still no electricity ⚡️ but it feels like a step to normalcy to be able to watch again so thanks 🙏

[@ch.4934]

🦎🕊️💕💕💕

[@juliananoshare3858]

Hey could anyone help me out I live in Florida and I’m getting a bearded dragon soon but in Florida Dubia roaches are illegal and I’m just worried I won’t have enough protein for him is there like a replacement other than crickets

[@briannalake766]

you can feed discoid roaches

[@v.b.9974]

Sooo everything she mentions I was sold at the pet store. WTH??

[@TyRone-il6op]

i am 10 and i just got a bearded dragon i coud uos sume tips

[@WingMom-ek8ft]

WOW you speak SO fast lol

[@ellesreptiles]

Sorry 😅

[@WingMom-ek8ft]

@@ellesreptiles (grins)