Common Bearded Dragon Owner Mistakes

[@wherewolf470]

I love any video aimed at educating people. Videos like this prove that you can help people improve their care in a non confrontational and compassionate way. Keep it up!!! 👍

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much!!! We all gotta be in this together! 💕💕💕

[@nataliesreptiles]

Going to be possibly fostering a beardie soon, and have been going through ALL your beardie videos to make sure I'm giving him the best comfort and husbandry while he's with me.

[@anastasiacline6159]

I prefer Megaray over powersun. I used powersun with my red eared slider and it would go out about every 6 months. The Megaray on the other hand has lasted 5 years and just stopped working last week. It's been producing good UVB the whole time as I bought a UVB meter for checking. One thing that I did learn is that tile from home depot can make an excellent floor, however, if you have a female dragon you're going to want a wool/cotton/felt blanket over the floor instead as when it's spring time female bearded dragons get the urge to scratch the ground to burrow. Normally you'd just provide a lay box however my dragon decided the lay box was for eating all the sand and still scratched at the tile instead. She scratched so hard her nails bled and there was blood all over the enclosure. I have a felt sack that she goes in to lay eggs in instead.

[@saveriopanaccione996]

My beardie never drank out of a bowl so I just give him a bath now and agin

[@CatAleah]

Great video! I think the window warning is very important, not many people think about the heat that comes with it. It’s interesting seeing the many different methods of care when it comes to beardies. 😊

[@reptiliangarden]

Thanks, love! 😘

[@hsisnsnsn2144]

I love this video. I learned that using a water bowl isn’t good because it can cause too much humidity. I was told it’s best to spray water on its greens and bathe them. I hope this helps

[@thetrashytrakehner1227]

Thank you for sharing little (not that little) Drax! And thanks for sharing the information, it is a very important topic, and you really made everything clear! Thanks again!

[@MrJkfixe]

There is no way to say this uvb bulb or that uvb bulb is correct for X species. If someone with a low enclosure chooses a T5 they may burn their animal. If someone with a T8 has a high enclosure, the animal won't get the uv needed. It's the same for uv percentage or output of the bulb . I will write a small and easy guide to correctly choose a uvb bulb and this guide is applicable for any species, reptiles, birds, amphibians, mammals, etc and any UV lamp 1st step: You need to know what are the UV requirements for the animal you have. Look for the Ferguson zone. Bearded Dragons are intermediate between zone 3 (open sun basker) and zone 4 (Mid day sun basker). What does this mean? The UV index readings in the hot spot should be between 3 and 7. 2nd step: You need to know the height of your enclosure (or distance from uvb bulb to hotspot); 3rd step: Check the results of the UV index measurements of the bulbs according to the distance to the lamp. Dr Fran Baynes is a veterinary that dedicates her life to testing bulbs and she has really interesting graphics for almost all lamps in the market. They are very easy to read; 4th and last step:Choose the lamp that gives the UV index your animal needs at the height of your terrarium (or distance to hotspot). If you follow these steps, you can be sure you are choosing the right lamp, wether it is a T5, a T8, compact or mercur vapour.

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much for sharing this! This is extremely helpful and should be taken I to consideration.

[@MrJkfixe]

@@reptiliangarden It may look confusing in the begining, but as soon as you google ferguson zone, in images there are the tables with the species and those results are fiable. The same for the measurements of Fran Baynes. They are incredibly easy to read and understand even how UV spreads through the terrarium

[@NoNo-pd5dd]

Where do I buy these uvb lamps?

[@savannahdragons3282]

I use, like, and have no issues with reptile specific pellets. They can add variety to the diet and give your dragon nutrition. Of course, as with all things, there are drawbacks, and you must not feed your beardie only pellets. However, they can be useful and good for beardies.

[@reptiliangarden]

It’s fine if you use them to add more nutrition to an already accurate diet, but a lot of people try to only feed pellets and that’s when it becomes problematic.

[@leanderroses3564]

I think it depends on the pellets, as many are mostly unnecessary fillers as first ingredients. There's a few brands like pangea and repashy and such with better ingredients that provide nutritious variety.

[@reptiliangarden]

Leander Roses They are absolutely an exception

[@bethanyx6805]

Thank you for adding in my Bearded Dragon(first one)!! This is a very important video ,good job😃😁🥰❤️

[@reptiliangarden]

Bethology Thank you for sharing his cute little self! 😘😘😘

[@WhiskeyQuests]

Thank you so much 🥰. I’m guilty of the sand too. Unfortunately my very first bearded dragon years ago spike died from it. But I just went with what the store employee told me to get 😔. Did my research and we went for reptile carpet this time. And will switch to tile too 👍. Supplementation portion cleared things up for me. Thanks 🙏

[@reptiliangarden]

I’m so sorry that happened to you. I’m glad that you figured out what the issue was and learned from it though. And I’m so happy I was able to help with the supplementation help too! 💕

[@LukinsNotmanMusic]

Why don’t you get some kind of tree frog there really cool.

[@leynamiller]

You are so good with reptiles I love it!!!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much! 😭💕

[@frankrelmar5903]

Great information thanks buddy is very well and doing well I've always have took your advice and he is healthy thanks

[@MissHannaDay]

This was super informative also liked the fact you owned up to your previous mistakes

[@nezumidjinn5547]

in reptile land there is always love and hate i don`t know why... i think you do a great job 👍

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much for your support 💕💕💕

[@goldenbar9895]

Thank you so much I’m new with beardies and now I know what calcium to get.

[@ashleygwin3472]

I'm guilty of the calcium sand but it was with a leopard gecko😅 Cohabbing is another mistake beardie owners make!

[@alexanderkemp6876]

I learn so much by watching your videos.

[@leemurrison4222]

Another thing is dont feed them mealworms especially as babies. Baby beardies can digest chitin (exoskeleton) that well, plus they give little nutrional value, even if you gut load the chitin/nutrient level doesnt warrant the risk of impaction (it does help if heating and UV is correct). Superworms are a slightly better choice but they are fatty.

[@NoNo-pd5dd]

This is super helpful, do you have a video on the enclosure and where you got it?

[@pdv3526]

Great video! A quick ? Where did you get your necklace? Is it a snake?

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you! My friend just gifted it to me for my birthday! 💕

[@Dreamypandah]

oh finally some clearance about the calcium + D3 I was always wondering if it would matter but thanks for the informative video!!

[@sarahw7718]

I’ve seen from some research that pinching the skin to see if they are hydrated or not is not an accurate way to tell if they are hydrated. I’ve been told to watch if their eyes are sunken in or if their “pee” is white and not yellow. I may be wrong but i just wanted to put that out there

[@dippindotsss]

I am using a 55 gallon for my dragon. I plan to take him out of it to run around my bedroom everyday. As an adult will he be healthy and happy in a 55 gallon?

[@ali_b_lush2]

40 gal is enough for an adult beardie so 55 will give them even more room. You may find the beardie doesn't use all of the area though.

[@bobo-chicken735]

Can I use super worms as a staple for a baby bearded dragon

[@taylorsefton1232]

What kind of enclosure is your beaded dragon in ?

[@jennycaddell7982]

I’ve always heard to keep chems in a open tank screen!

[@pintobeanie]

This was so good! You should make one about common Crested Gecko owner mistakes.

[@reptiliangarden]

That’s a great idea! 💕

[@tjreptiles2019]

I like all your videos so thank you!!!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you for your support! 💕💕💕

[@malicious_beast8765]

Great video, thank you very much! Just one question, what are your opinions on harnesses on bearded dragons? I don't use one all the time, but I like to use it for a line of defense(so she can't run away when outside). Thank you!

[@mollycblaeser]

6:11 wait why is the light inside the enclosure?? Isn't that a burn hazard??

[@reptiliangarden]

Not if you use a temp gun and a lower heat wattage on the inside!

[@amyamarie1653]

Humidity !!! A lot of people don't have right humidity which can result in respiratory infection

[@faithswartz2433]

What is your opinion on dried flowers. I bought a bag but have read that many people dont use\know of the flowers?!

[@mariaordunez4353]

I have a question how many watts Is the uvb gonna be

[@painlessnote90]

i hate the fact none of the pet stores near me sell calcium without d3🙄 i had to order some flunkers off amazon my rescue beardie is dehydrated.. i spray his veggies with water but he doesn’t eat them till the next day no matter how i change the schedule. i soak him once every 2 weeks. and when i had a water bowl in his tank he never drank from it so idk what to do

[@flowerbloom325]

Do you think the shape of an enclosure effects the quality of life for crested geckos? I'm building one , tall ofcourse , but want to possibly do only three sides so it can display on a corner well. I know for fish round aquariums dont work for all.

[@flowerbloom325]

sorry to ask this in a video about bearded dragons! I love the vid btw :")

[@reptiliangarden]

The shape is important to keep in mind. Some cresties actually stay on the ground most of the time, while others utilize the vertical space more. For a crestie that wants more floor space I would recommend an 18x18x24 and if you have a crestie that mainly climbs and is up in the branches, I find a 30 gallon tipped on it’s side works great! There are many ways to do it! 💕

[@summerkukla382]

Hey, I have a bearded dragon that is about two years old. And I get soo confused where lights are concerned. I'm very worried for her health, she seems healthy but i'm worried about MBD. She is in a 75 gallon tank right now. Can you possibly give me a link as of where I can get the proper lighting? Thank you so much

[@dafnevillasenor8187]

what multi vitamin do you use?

[@reptilelair2388]

Advising against a tank for a chameleon IS expert advice. Don’t listen to these fools🙂👌

[@amberbowcott2544]

awesome video, another thing with calcium sand, i was at a pet store and they had a sand boa that’s eye was glued shut with the blue sand, you couldn’t rub it off it was really bad, poor thing 🙁

[@reptiliangarden]

That is absolutely tragic. I really hope they stop selling it eventually. No more animals should have to suffer

[@angiecuyar2677]

Great video 👏❤ I would love to see more videos of geckos and Ball Pythons like this 😍

[@Robrulz666icloud]

I have a bearded dragon for around 5 years never given him supplements or vitamins I don’t use uvb light he gets at least 4 hours sun in his enclosure and he is happy healthy and more than chilled.not all animals reptiles or otherwise as humans are not as you know the same.

[@roleenballaran3942]

update on peaches please!!!

[@reptiliangarden]

Roleen Ballaran You got it! She is growing so fast 😭💕

[@roleenballaran3942]

@@reptiliangarden omg i am so excited!

[@KatlynnWhiteley]

Really great video. ❤️ I have two bearded dragons myself. ☺️

[@reptiliangarden]

They are the best! 💕

[@chadb7694]

HI. Do you do Patreon? What size can I begin with for a baby that measures 6 in total? 40 gallon?

[@reptiliangarden]

Hello! I do! The link for my Patreon is in my description! And that will be very suitable for a baby beardie! Over time I would recommend upgrading to a 75 gallon for an adult! 💕

[@chadb7694]

@@reptiliangarden ok I'll look into Patreon. I'm also realizing that front enclosures are the best. I appreciate your comments and experience. If I have a question or need a clarification, I will simply ask.

[@jpslizards]

Well my latest video made some people mad and one guy told me on Facebook that I should get shot 😅 So trust me when I tell you that it doesn't matter what the video is about, if you give your opinion somebody will always have different opinions.. but as long as they're respectful then it's good. The number one mistake I see people do is go to stores like PetSmart/Petco and listen to their "advise" instead of doing their own research. And that takes them to make so many different mistakes, including some that you mentioned

[@reptiliangarden]

Omg I am so sorry! I don’t understand how people can be so hateful. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I hope more people will learn that respect and kindness goes a long way. 😅💕

[@jpslizards]

@@reptiliangarden I mean, I kinda understood it because I used dark humor in the video and he only saw the "bad part" lol. But yeah, even if it was something bad for real, you can always say stuff in a better way

[@xaviers6831]

Hi I cant wate to get a bearded dragons

[@LifeWithAllOfUs]

Girl I’m sure in my upcoming videos people will have plenty to say and it will drive me nuts. Sucks disclaimers are so necessary but I think most people mean well 🥰

[@thereptigade7507]

👌Thank you for all the tips and hints! Though I actually lived in Oz never kept a beardie before just water dragons 🐲 We will make sure to follow them all bc it's really about community after all 😎 and haters give her a break will ya.? We are all here to improve even long time keepers can still learn something 😉 Those who are on top know that fact! Those who wanna be should...

[@ziggythegecko1447]

it is realy sad how simple mistakes can be fixed yet people dont act. for example, someone i know keeps there bearded dragon under a red heat lamp all day AND all night. :/ Edit: the bearded dragon just died... she also fed him only pellets, kept him on sand in a REALY small tank. :(

[@reptiliangarden]

This whole comment makes me want to cry. That poor baby. I hope she will not do that again with another beardie in the future.

[@ziggythegecko1447]

:(

[@chillindude5471]

starts at 2:50

[@limbo.3048]

Wtf is D3

[@naimkaori]

Love your dragon, 😍😍😘

[@georgiamoonproductions979]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯

[@meganhughes4809]

Second

[@zackt879]

First

[@reptiliangarden]

😘😘😘