Common Bearded Dragon Care Mistakes PART II

[@steveeymann6374]

I lost my beardie about 10 years ago. Yesterday I saw one in a local pet store that I trust and couldn't help it. I had to bring him home. I love my little guy.

[@CousinRoccTV]

I lost my Iguana in January 2024, went to a pet store i trust i had to get a Beardie and he is very adorable trusting and affectionate

[@robinsmith550]

Thank you for all of the great info! My daughter impulse bought a bearded dragon from a big box pet store and was completely unprepared to care for him. Thanks to experienced breeders like you I have learned SO MUCH. Our boy now has a proper sized tank, appropriate lighting, and correct diet. He is happy and healthy and I am absolutely in love with the little stinker.

[@katrinarobertson7173]

In a world where every Facebook group moderator is an armchair herpetologist that knows everything, it is nice to hear a professional breeder confess that they are always learning and correcting the way that they care for their animals. Thank you.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

None of us know it all. I learned many years ago that some things I was certain about, I was also wrong about. So, rather than being blissfully ignorant, while blindly arrogant, we prefer to test things, examine them, and see if we can improve. That said, if a person is not willing to think that they could be wrong, you can never convince them even with facts. Someone convinced against their will will remain with the same opinion still. Marvin D. Collins

[@tannerunger7341]

My meal worms keep turning into beetles

[@YochevedDesigns]

@@ColdBloodCreations THIS is why you earned a new subscriber! I love your content and your attitude.

[@JamesEpic3]

My thoughts exactly! You're a great breeder!

[@jvantroubles2159]

I rescued a one year old beardie that was way under weight that had been living in a tank full of its own feces🤮😓 I had snakes years ago but never a bearded dragon. I immediately started searching for information and your channel had been the best source for me. I followed all your instructions and my baby is so happy and healthy and growing, I thank you sir for your honest expertise.

[@tiffaneywebb4434]

Your channel is helping me so much. A friend of mine impulsively bought a bearded dragon almost a year ago and has not been taking the best care of it. I stepped up because it pained me to see any animal suffer. And because of you I'm able to slowly get the things needed and help improve its quality of life.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

We are gonna feature your comment on this weeks question and comments video.

[@underwaterone]

Such a valid point about buying from stores. We dont believe in it, all our pets are rescued and we knew going in the learning curve was upon us. The service you provide is sharing your knowledge and experience. Thanks from us rescuers 😊

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@abicaoile5122]

I rescued a bearded dragon 4 months ago who was never given a proper diet and your channel has been so helpful!! She is thriving now because I found your channel!

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

Thanks for ypu care and love!!!

[@SouthernSatisfaction]

I too have rescued one & I am now trying to get it better bc it's health is very bad due to poor care. I just can't understand why someone would not take a few minutes to at least do a little research before getting a pet. Now this little dragon is sick & it breaks my heart.

[@underwaterone]

Very cool that ppl can share info and learn...love ur channel ❤

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Thanks so much!

[@bonniemiller1819]

I just bought a bearded dragon from Ronnie and all he says is true. He helped me all the way thru the buying process and answered all the questions I had. He is a fantastic breeder and look forward to purchasing another in a few months. 🥰

[@ColdBloodCreations]

You were a pleasure to work with. Thank you for your kind comment.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

You were a pleasure to work with. Thank you for your kind comment.

[@michaelmoore6776]

So, I have found something as far as greens for the older ones. I live in middle Tennessee and the ONLY place I can find them is (of all places) at a Walmart Market, it is in the the produce section and it is in a bag and called Southern Greens. It has the big ones that the dragons can eat (compliments to you guys) and let me tell y'all, our dragons LOVE them. Yes, Cold-blooded creations, the Moore family now has 2. Thank you so much from all of us for all of your help. Ms. Sheeva (our first) is doing SUPER well!! She is 4 yrs old now and our baby boy (Draco) is almost 3. Thank you all so much!!

[@gabbymelissavickipina-enge9413]

What kinda greens r in that mix? With a name like southern greens it sounds like collard greens turnip greens & mustard greens lol my beardies love all of those I'm gonna go to Walmart & get some thx

[@michaelmoore6776]

@@gabbymelissavickipina-enge9413 That's pretty much all it is, the only thing is though you do have to watch out for the thick stalks and tough viens it it but yes Ma'am, my two beardies love it as well

[@debbiedegrange7648]

That’s good to hear. I was wondering myself if the mixture of greens from Wal mart would be ok. U answered my question! Thanks

[@c.tankisley393]

You guys are the best! As humans and reptile breeders. Very informative, honest, and a sense of humor. Love that you're open to suggestions and even point out when one has/hasn't worked for you. So humbling!

[@ColdBloodCreations]

You are so kind. Thank you.

[@verucasalt4535]

I've always wanted bearded dragon and am considering one day getting one (if my husband lets me! 😅). I'll need to learn a lot more before I pull the trigger. I went to the pet store today to browse and lingered at the beardies. One kept watching me at his glass and kept walking back and forth and cocking his head. Adorable!

[@philipweaver2215]

Great video! It’s always good to have a teachable and learning perspective in life on all issues with proper discernment. We will heading thru your area in about 3 weeks to pick up our bearded dragon from you guys! My 2 boys are so excited. I have to admit I am as well!

[@devynstewart9867]

Your videos are very insightful and helpful! I just impulse bought a beardie 😅 However it was from a breeder who was very helpful, but after doing my own research, I was terrified about what was the right thing to do. Luckily he had all the same answers as you! I'm glad you mentioned not believing all the internet hype before I had a panic attack. Haha. Thanks again! ❤

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Your comment has been selected to be answered on one of our videos that will be featured this coming Sunday April 2nd.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

We uploaded the video today with your comment in it.

[@e.paigeburks103]

Just wanted to say you guys are great! I’m in an online group where we get lots of questions about weird stuff and it seems like every time I come across these questions I’ve just seen a video where you touched on it and I’m able to share the video. You guys are so helpful!!

[@Nona-tt6dv]

THANK YOU FROM FLORIDA

[@ColdBloodCreations]

You are so welcome!

[@christinakindler4281]

8/27/2023 I just started watching your video's. YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTR ARE AMAZING!! My Daughter-in-Law just purchased a Bearded Dragon (An impulse purchase at a pet store) I cautioned her about being well informed and to become very well educated and stay that way. I subscribed to your channel. Thank you for putting out such educational content, it is fantastic!!!!!!!!! My Daughter-in-Law lives in Missouri and I in the Rocky Mountain Desert region, Completely different climates. She kept asking me advise about these little creatures, as I was telling her to find some really good content on them. Your platform has made it possible to give her the right tools to take care of her new family member. I have shared your videos with her.

[@ronbyrd313]

Your videos are very very informational and I want to thank you very much

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Well thank you as well.

[@Dark_knight668]

How many meal worms should I feed my bearded dragon

[@tonyf1556]

Just bought my first bearded dragon. Thanks for the info.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

You're Welcome!

[@Byouuzz]

It's true 100% we just got our Vampiro from them and even the stupidest question he answered for us right away, and we appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts.

[@erinhanson6132]

Can you share more about the difference in personality between males and females?

[@TheBlubunni]

Yes I would like to know more about this also.

[@jomama5186]

I think that is a great question!

[@gavinwood8431]

Great question. I’m based in the UK, and going to look at some dragons this morning. I have been airing on the side of getting a male, but after seeing this updated video I’m interested to know what the personalities are like.

[@Spider-Ma.n]

Males are more active and interactive and females are bit more calmer

[@staceyroberts3468]

@@gavinwood8431I’ve got a male and BOY could we tell when he hit puberty 😬😬. He’s never bitten me but he did during that time. He just got agitated more easily to me

[@lindisfarnedruidakaganjawa5081]

Another humbly informative and honest presentation folks, well done. :) Oh and old school is the only school. Observation, deduction, conclusion, action. P.S On this humidity thing, again based on my years spent in the bush with these critters around, basically their range extends into the wet Sclerophyl forest up to the point where you begin to see Staghorns and Elk Horn Ferns growing close to the ground from there it is wet enough in the forest to sustain The Water Dragons. Now i have no clue about what the actual humidity of these zones is but as a rule if you see Blade grass growing around and the range of eucalypts is from Forest Redgum, Spotted Gums, through the Tallows, and Black Butts, to the full dry country Iron Barks, and Stringy Barks, then you can expect to see bearded dragons out and about on the warmer to hotter days. In effect what i am getting at is that other than full wet forest you can expect to see them right down to the coast even in the Melaluca forests, when they are dry. ( Melalucas generally like to be flooded at least once or twice a year and only ever grow where they can get their feeder roots into the ground or tidal water. ) At the risk of being the new pariah of reptile keeping i would offer that provided ample heating drying opportunities particularly Sunlight would off set / mitigate humidity issues, Which i guess reinforces what you have already said. I'm merely providing actual observations of these guys in the wild. A second suggestion you might like to have a lash at is, if you know of any nursery in your area that stocks Syzygium ( Australian Lily Pilly's and i hope i spelt the latin right ) Grow these trees they do get big but can be trimmed into hedges. after about three years these trees will begin to bear fruit, This fruit is packed with Vit. C and is eaten here by the bugs the lizards eat. Hence Nature gut loads the prey animals old school style. These trees should grow in a lot of the warmer states of USA basically it can get to zero but only for a few nights or a week at best frost on ground occasionally should be OK but snow and real winter will kill them anywhere semi tropical-Tropical with a good water supply, reasonable depth ( 1m ) of alluvial soil / sandy and they will jump. Also fruit is edible for us and was a major source of seasonal food for the Mob before white fellas got here. Hope the observations about where you see them here where they run wild was helpful. Yes they do do better in the arid zone but you'll see them right down to where the scrub and forest begins to transition into more of a rain forest. Stay safe, Bless :)

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Thank you!

[@madelinerock6951]

Thank you so much, sir! I’ve been binging your channel for Bearded Dragon content that way I can best take care of a beardie once I’m out of school 😊😊 I want to make sure that the little guy gets the best life possible!

[@azeliat100]

I have 2 female dragons. They're both rescues so ages aren't really known. They're both roughly 2 years old...I've only had them in my care for 6 months. Neither has laid any eggs. I've been staying up to date with them as much as possible and trying to read up, watch videos, all I can to ensure I'm doing things correctly. I appreciate your videos on dragons so much

[@kimpeake7015]

This was a great video,ty for sharing

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lesleelytle989]

Thank you for all the info. I just found your channel and appreciate your expertise.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Thanks for watching!

[@MotherTruckinReptiles]

I think you guys customer service is fantastic and I haven't even made a purchase yet. I know I want to get at least one or two Hondurans but I've learned over the years to be extremely picky in order to avoid overwhelming myself with too many because they're all so cute and I want all the reptiles! But as soon as that right one comes along that has the look I want and speaks to me through your website pictures I won't hesitate to pull the trigger lol

[@timmills7146]

Just started watching ty for part 2 i was about to stop after part 1 cause of the slight misinformation but part 2 was a great relief. I have alot of reptiles and i do a rescue and find proper homes. Ty ty for this video. I will be sending lots of folks to you in the future

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Awesome, thank you!

[@carolport5754]

I got gator from my niece, love them. In Arizona they had horn toads, we called them horney toads. Look like bearded dragons but smaller. So got her, OMG so much to learn! Google says do this, then don't on the bearded dragon apps. 😳. So glad I found this!!!!! ❤

[@tanairigonzalez9793]

Thanks so much, missed seeing your daughter! Nice hat!

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Thank you too!

[@topherthefish8739]

When feeding my lil dude mealworms, i typically toss it on the opposite side of the tank as him. That way he at least needs to run across the tank to get the insect. The only problem i have with this little fawker is that he poops in his greens bowl. And all the stuff i just cut up has to get thrown away

[@dfruiterman]

What you said is not rude at all. People should not contact you to ask for help if they did not purchase from you. It’s just common courtesy to only do that if they’re customers. The only time questions are appropriate are on these videos. Great work, and I will definitely be keeping you guys in mind when I’m ready to purchase my bearded dragon (and can convince my wife to let me get one). 😂

[@annieb.869]

I love your channel and the way you are so informative and humble as well! I have been wanting to get a beardie for a while and I am slowly building its enclosure(the start up is quite expensive!). I also want to know as much as possible before getting it from a breader. I adopted a 10 year old corn snake from a friend 18 months ago and he unfortunately grew cancerous tumors so I had to have him euthanized last week....I'm really sad but I'm putting my attention into setting up an upgraded snake enclosure and a beautiful and complete beardie enclosure. I live in Quebec city, Canada, so no natural sun for at least 8 months(unless it's through a window!) so I'm going to use a bulb that's both a basking and UVB light as advised from the breader. Quite pricey but it the UVB lasts for a year so you don't have to buy it every 3 months like the separate one. It's also pretty dry in the winter so I will need to make sure my beardie stays hydrated! Once I have my dragon for a while and feel comfy with it I will get another snake too! I miss my little corny noodle! Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

[@RebaMiran]

I really appreciate your videos they’re really funny but also very informative. I am getting a bearded dragon very soon and so I did research a whole month before deciding to get one. Plus watching your videos help so thanks guys! ♥️

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Good luck! We will be shipping our dragons again starting in January if you are interested in our dragons. Thanks for watching.

[@larson175]

This guy really knows what he s talking about !

[@darlenecronk6428]

Thank you for the updates. Could you do a video about brumation, from the start of to when they come out of brumation. You guys are the best.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

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[@mdubb9621]

A man if INTEGRITY!!! I like this guy!!💪🏾

[@casketman14]

I’m in central Florida and keep mine outside. However, he’s not in direct sunlight all the time. The way I have his cage, only the top half of his cage gets sunlight for 7 hours. His cage has two levels. So he can freely go up and bask but go down if he doesn’t feel like it. At the bottom level I have UVB lamps going 24/7, LEDs and all. In the back of his enclosure I have installed a small exhaust fan for airflow. Never had an issue.

[@lindafindmeajob7089]

OMG I am more confused now than I’ve been before! We should’ve got a dog!! Trying to grow my own cricket and that’s a pain in the butt to but we had heard that mealworms were too dangerous so I gave up on that but I know they’re easier. I thank you for a great video.

[@melodykplayz3489]

thank you for the advice now i know what do when i get my lizard next month

[@Limfamilymalaysia]

Love your advice, and thank you

[@ColdBloodCreations]

You are so welcome

[@kerrisemlow3297]

I totally agree with the mealworms diet I have used mealworms to feed my dragon for years!

[@gavinwood8431]

Thank you for this video, I absolutely loved it. I’m going to have to do some insight into the humidity situation, as I live in the UK, so maybe won’t struggle as much with that. As previously said, I found your videos so informative, as I’m preparing to get myself my first bearded dragon at the grand old age of 42 lol. I had been previously looking at preferably getting a male, as I was worried about the egg bound situation, but after seeing this video, I’m a little bit relax now about getting both Would you be able to give me an insight on what the different characteristics are between the males and females? Thanks again, and you take care.

[@rosyfoxtrot]

Are their places that take care of reptiles while you go away on vacation that’s my one concern before getting one because they have dog hotels

[@JamesEpic3]

I got our bearded dragon from a local reptile store because every set up was so spectacular and clean.

[@peggygray6071]

Thanks for sharing this video. U guys are awesome and I think u know what ur talking about.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Thanks for watching!

[@danasmith8557]

That was a good video, thank you all for being honest and admitting your mistakes , I live in Georgia too ,wish yall were closer thanx again God Bless yall

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Thanks 👍 I appreciate the comment Dana!

[@bradyhood3370]

How big a piece of bell pepper do you feed a dragon?

[@Nupskii]

Do you know is it okay to adopt a 3 years old bearded dragon? I'm planning to adopt one but he's 3 years old

[@oxidizedoregano]

I don't even have a bearded dragon or plan on getting one but im watching this cuz it came up in my recommended

[@nailahalilic4446]

What do you think of feeding the bugs the Flukers brand I think it's called, vitamin c filled water crystal things, they come already made up in containers and I've been thinking that might be sufficient but it's not exactly gut loading if they are drinking it all the time so how does that work? I thought gut loading always had to be done 24 hrs prior but does it still work if the bugs grew up on, and are always on an enriched diet?

[@davidbasso2875]

Love your guys info and dedication to all reptiles and your honesty! Always learning is the only way to go keep the vids coming great work

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Thank you! Will do!

[@heathermackenzie271]

Hi I love your videos

[@TheTekSone]

@cold blood creations I live in Nevada, Pico is in a 40 gallon breeder at the moment. Pico has a water bowl with dechlorinated water. I cannot get the RH above 7% on the basking side and 13% on cool side. I have a baby humidifier (dechlorinated water) turned on medium, with a tube going into the tank through the mesh top to keep it between 30%-40% RH. The tube drips a little condensation that builds up in it which is caught in another water bowl to keep the bottom dry. Is this all I can do to keep the RH up? I do not have the time to keep misting him/environment to keep it between 30-40%. Misting lasts a whole good 5 mins here haha.

[@bruceracine2636]

Hope you will be present at the reptile expo in Aug 2023 in Daytona beach Florida. Hope to purchase a dragon.

[@rondascorpio5172]

My bearded dragon come out of hibernation and I can't seem to get her to really eat nothing

[@sandracorona5863]

@coldbloodcreations. Do you have info for the optimal substrate for a juvenile bear die?

[@lucasjohnson5918]

It’s smaller then I thought but would be great on sunny days hope the egg laying goes well

[@danielpaulsness6951]

What kind of bell peppers should you suggest ?

[@ColdBloodCreations]

We use the green since they suppose to be lower in natural sugar than the yellow or reds.

[@danielpaulsness6951]

@@ColdBloodCreations I'll try those, thanks!

[@ccbloom333]

How funny.. I just watched that one. We have a bearded dragon that we rescued a year ago and I’m still learning about this guy.

[@DustinKnight-uk3mk]

Can you make a video or response on how to care for a 2-3 month old bearded?

[@Randy-ru5rk]

Man I appreciate your videos iam a new beginner with one and every thing is much appreciated can’t thank you enough I was following groups there for awhile man oh man can they be brutal i since deleted them I’ll be following y’all going forward thank you again

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Welcome man! And your comment, I appreciate it.

[@thefunnydragonguy]

Hi im a soon to be owner of a bearded dragon, what stuff do i need for the cage? i wanna make sure my buddy has a nice home.

[@JamesEpic3]

Subscribed!!

[@carolport5754]

I did that but humidity got to high so I stopped. The veggies seem to give enough. By looking at her BM

[@shelbeevandyk]

So... water bowl in Canada or no? Southwestern ontario, sometimes the humidity feels like death. But in the winter, I wish for that humidity lol. So... should I or should I not add a bowl? 🤔

[@blahblah38809753359]

I found a dragon in Az and trying to learn as much as I can ! Right now he’s in a 75 gal tank I have a lot that I need to buy for him 😫

[@rachelmaines5730]

So happy I found your page, new bearded dragon mama , and I’m getting so much hate from people saying not to feed mealworms only as a treat , now my baby will eat crickets but not often they are to big for Millie , Any advice on smaller insects to feed Millie I don’t know her age got her at percolate😬 very small though. Love your page 😊

[@iamjen3324]

I suggest getting baby dubia roaches they are a great protein source

[@carolport5754]

I live in SC the humidity is horrible and it bothers me and gator too. But humidity level is not to high for her. I keep an eye on that

[@sandrawharton5694]

I can't get my dragon to eat veggies! Do you have to put calcium on everything they eat?

[@chihuahuasandgeckos]

Hey! If possible, I’ve got a question. I plan to get a bearded dragon, been doing research for about a year now. My room is large but it has two windows. I’ve been measuring and I found a spot, but I am not sure if I’m going to have a problem. I would like to put the terrarium against the wall, but on the wall across from the tank, there is a window. It’s a good 7ft away from the tank, and I honestly have never opened the blinds because I generally like my room dark. I do not believe it is in the direct sunlight, but still asking to see if this can be safe. If I need to move it, I will. Thanks so much!

[@TheJayMarsh]

Get the vivarium set up, get the bulbs switched on, and measure the temperatures for a couple of days. I can't imagine it being an issue.

[@carolport5754]

I live in SC and it's colder now, she wants to go out so bad. What do I do?

[@brianb8917]

Are there any tell tell signs of over feeding?

[@rebeccadavis9533]

We recently adopted a 2 year old beardie. She was not very well taken care of and she is huge. They gave her to us in a 40 gallon tank....do we need a bigger tank or is she ok in the 40gallon. I've read and heard so many different things. Would really appreciate some input. Thank you.

[@6thSenseJunkie]

How many crickets should I give a juvenile

[@techdude2327]

We have our bearded dragon in a glass enclosure with a screen top. We live in Northern Kentucky which can be very humid in the peak of Summer. After watching your videos we are concerned about the humidity levels which are hanging at 50-60 on one side and 60-65 on the other side of the enclosure. Other than your suggestions (removing water dish, spray dragon and leafy vegetable with water) what can we do to keep our girl in a lower humidity environment? We are already cranking the ac up and there is a ceiling fan in the room on high. We've looked at in-tank de-humidifiers and of course they make whole room dehumidifiers but between questions of quality and what is the best thing for our dragon I'm reaching out for help. Thank you in advance, appreciate you.

[@MattCoyne-l7k]

I have a giant horn worm that is way too big am I ok to cut it in half.

[@jamespickering6671]

I feed my dragon kale and meal worms at the same time is this ok

[@benrichards1]

The uk has humidity over 90% quite often 😮.

[@plantlady8045]

What are your thoughts on substrate especially sand for juveniles?

[@BrittanyOglesby23]

Play sand is the only safe substrate. However I suggest when you feed them put them in a feeding tub when they eat.

[@javieracosta8502]

Hey Thank you for this great video! About taking your dragon for it to take a bit of sunlight... what would happen if the place where i live its cold in winter, or like northern places where not much sunlight is received as a general basis through the time of the year, should we also have in mind a bigger dose of Vitamin D3? Thank you again for explaining all these things.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

You can use suppliments, but UVB can also produce D3 with a good quality bulb.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

You can use suppliments, but UVB can also produce D3 with a good quality bulb.

[@javieracosta8502]

@@ColdBloodCreations Thank you so much for answering! yes , an UVB bulb is must, so with all that in mind ut should be ok then. Again, thank you!

[@marinawinters9983]

What do you do for a dragon not wanting to eat after brumation?

[@MrFlowrider123]

Hello 2 days ago I brought home a 2-month-old baby dragon she is not eating for drinking but she did defecate should I be concerned?

[@dragonkiller2012]

I have a question. How do you get a juvenile bearded dragon to eat their vegetables? I have been feeding my bearded dragon mealworms since he was baby and now he doesn't want to eat any vegetables. I tried putting bee pollen on collard greens and he ate it once but stopped afterwards. I tried mixing mealworms within the vegetables and he would pick through it by only eat the worms and leaving behind all the collard green and mustard greens. Do you have any recommendations on how to get a bearded dragon to eat vegetables?

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Yeah, we did an entire video on the subject.

[@dragonkiller2012]

@@ColdBloodCreations can you please provide a link to that video? Thanks

[@mookfarr]

@@dragonkiller2012 I watched the video. Quick answer - you might have to let your dragon go hungry. That's what worked for mine. I didn't feed him bugs for a couple days and he ate the vegetables out of desperation. Now he eats them no problem even when I feed him bugs. They just need to learn to associate the salad with food. That's not going to be natural if they were raised as babies on only bugs, which is often the case for common pet store dragons.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

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[@crestiecrafts]

I've been looking up info on beardies for a few weeks now because I’m getting one for my birthday and I just wanted to know what your opinion is the best way to tell the difference between a male and a female baby bearded dragon?

[@ColdBloodCreations]

We have a video about sexing dragons. Check it out...

[@kristenheinmiller9826]

I am getting a bearded dragon eventually I am trying to research before I get one. I bought a 40 gallon kit. I have it set up. I live in New York I keep the house at 68 degrees so I believe I have to get a night time heat source someone suggested a under tank heater is that acceptable? I also garden and grow a varieties of sweet peppers, green beans, tomatoes are those safe for bearded dragons? Is there a list somewhere that is a good reference for good fruits and vegetables I have a lot of other small furry creatures I buy for as well so I just need to keep straight what they can't eat.

[@raphaelwilliams1820]

Bearded dragons are basking animals, so a heat mat wouldn't provide what they need. Furthermore, heat mats/under tank heaters have been proven to be relatively ineffective at heating an enclosure properly and can burn the animal. 68 degrees is a bit low for a night-time drop but it won't kill your dragon as long as the location it's in does not go below 65 farenheit. If you need a bit more heat at night, I would recommend a ceramic heat emitter. They're no good as a main heat source, but they can raise the temp of the entire enclosure at night. Am hoping you have a temperature probe and thermostat to make sure your beardie's temps stay in check. Those 3 veggies should be entirely safe to eat, but I wouldn't feed tomatoes any more than a small amount once a month. Sweet peppers and green beans can be offered a bit more often, but I wouldn't offer more than once or twice a week. I also noticed you mentioned you got a 40 gallon kit, and I hope you understand the 40 will not be beardie's permanent home. It's a baby/growout enclosure. The minimum I would use for an adult is a 120 gallon enclosure, or 4 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft. Even a small adult bearded dragon will only be able to take a few steps in either direction in a 40 gallon, which can't feel too good! The kit itself likely came with sand, which is an unacceptable substrate. Bad on their joints, can cause impaction, and other issues. Instead you could use paper towels to start while they grow if you're getting a youngun', then shift them to an organic topsoil and sand mix. Calcium sand is even worse, as it encourages consumption of the substrate. And if you made it to the end, this is a very useful caresheet that helped me out with my first beardie! Had to go through wayback to get it: web.archive.org/web/20210407221758/www.herphubdiscord.com/post/bearded-dragon-care-sheet

[@debbiedegrange7648]

Do u ship your dragons ? I want one but I refuse to buy from a big box store. If u do ship what r your prices on your dragons pls.?

[@jenniferpennie]

Can you switch from crickets to worms? We just got a breaded from someone who only feed them crickets.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Feed them both. A natural attraction to bee pollen can ENTICE your dragon to eat their vegetables. Many dragon keepers use bee pollen to stimulate their dragons sense of smell and taste. Makes a great all natural salad topper for picky bearded dragons. 4 ounce packet. www.coldbloodcreations.online/product-page/entice-bee-pollen

[@kirknolan1153]

How many mealworms would you recomend to feed a 15 week beardy per day?

[@vixey4728]

Next ones I buy will be from you, sadly I discovered you after I walked in Petco and bought 2.

[@carolport5754]

First got gator from my niece, and overfed her mealworms. Pooped a lot so took her to the vet. No parasites, I swear she had a tummy ache. After 3 poops when I got there 1 more. Vet said that was normal then. Smaller no smell I felt horrible. Now I know better.

[@janislynnwagner4290]

So I Don’t feed them on one food. Nice!

[@janislynnwagner4290]

So cool

[@alexisslavey6113]

Can you do a video on how long bearded dragons live

[@VAQUEROSHINOBI]

Bought myself a leatherback bearded dragon yesterday I was going to get a baby bearded dragon but I went to this local petstore saw the leatherback bd and the bd kept looking at me and it caught my attention so happy I got him

[@GlassBoxHero]

7:25 THAT'S where the horror stories come from... People overfed their bearded dragons with excessive mealworms, which caused a rupture. They then blamed the mealworms for eating their way out of the lizard. It was human error the whole time!

[@ColdBloodCreations]

Yup. You nailed it!

[@jessicasauser995]

Can you have a water bowl in Saint Charles?

[@ColdBloodCreations]

There you can only have half a bowl.

[@carilbloyd]

My dragon female is 3yrs old she won’t eat any fruits she likes super worms n greens sometimes a roach she won’t pop in her tank I have to give her a bath once a week for that I get her out n put her on the floor she isn’t active I have to make her move do you have any suggestions

[@abicaoile5122]

If her temps and humidity are all correct, and she usually eats well she might just be going into brumation. If you haven’t heard of this I would suggest researching it for sure!

[@jomama5186]

This is really interesting ! I love them, but I still don't think I could have one. I just dont know enough to give it a great life.

[@ColdBloodCreations]

You will. Just keep watching. You can do it...

[@ecstaticreturn6928]

My vet says he has done a necropsy (?) on 3 different bearded dragons that had a superworm chew through its stomach. And I did clarify he did it himself. (He's one of the only local vets that does exotics and he has been doing them a long time). I don't have any "proof" other than him telling me and telling me not to feed them but...

[@ColdBloodCreations]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and just say it. I think your vet is full of bullcrap...

[@ecstaticreturn6928]

@@ColdBloodCreations honestly, that's okay. I don't think it's impossible simply because a lot of "impossible" things happen all the time. Biology is amazing like that. But I don't think it happens often, I'd probably say it happens rarely if it does happen. But I don't think it's fair to rule it out. But I don't think it's necessary to not use superworms as feeders. I use mealworms as my staple. But crickets are notorious for parasites and parasites can be deadly. Yet crickets are still one of the most popular feeders. I choose to believe him. And maybe he's lying. Or maybe it's a fluke that he's seen 3 in his career. Anyway, I love your content and have learned so much about my Frank (got him of kijiji. No big box pet stores :))