Bearded Dragon Setup Guide 2023

[@compactpizza6337]

What you were saying about Beardies needing room? VERY true. After almost doubling my Beardie's enclosure size after years in that tiny enclosure, he was acting way less stressed, he stopped glass surfing, he's been eating better, and just behaving in a healthier manner. This was a very good video, keep it up!

[@dinosaursontop]

I know this isn’t related to bearded dragons but I’m going to try and convince my parents into letting me get a corn snake.and your videos are really informative for care requirements .and has allowed me to figure out how to take care of reptiles/corn snakes to the best of my ability. (I have done a lot of research so if I do end up convincing my parents I can take care of it bymyself other than a few costs and stuff) so thank you for making so many good videos for research. Sorry if I’m wasting some peoples time reading this comment but I really like talking about reptiles.

[@ellesreptiles]

Good luck! 💜 Corn snakes are so much fun and so easy to care for. And great job on doing all the research first! 😊

[@33shorts-nl8pv]

@@ellesreptiles I’m trying to come like you and make reptile content for a living plus I love your content pls can you give me a shout out I really want to come like you

[@eclipsimuslunalus3393]

Corn snakes are amazing pets. I have one myself. They are so cute. Good luck convincing your parents. Hope you get one.

[@dinosaursontop]

@@eclipsimuslunalus3393 thanks (: even though I made this comment a while ago I still haven’t asked them for some reason idk why my brain won’t let me. Don’t get me wrong I really still want one i am just fixing my plan on how to convince them

[@An_old_waffle]

Baby corn snakes escape really easily make sure you have a good tank

[@prettymiNdbiggerheArT]

anytime i have a question you’re always there for me and my beardies ! def giving my beardies an entire tank makeover this year !!

[@emz9433]

I’ve always had reptiles growing up but it’s been a long time. I’ve now moved out and am getting a bearded dragon. All of the stuff have been purchased. So exciting!❤

[@MrBeefy-og7nw]

Great video. I recommend people watch your setup guides when they ask me questions. My Pancake has a 4Lx2.5Wx3H enclosure I built and he seems to enjoy the climbing options the extra height provides as well as the running room the extra width gives. Thanks for being there for people who need quality information.

[@ellesreptiles]

Aww thank you so much! It sounds like Pancake has an awesome home. 🥰

[@BlueSpams]

I love beardies so much, and my love of them has kinda been spread to other family members. They usually ask me for advice on taking care of their beardies so stuff like this helps!

[@davidphillips2798]

Good morning Elle, hope your week is amazing!!! Bearded Dragon's are literally my favorite Reptiles lol!!

[@ellesreptiles]

I hope you're week is amazing too! And bearded dragons are awesome. Are you going to get one soon?

[@davidphillips2798]

@@ellesreptiles I can't have animals in my apartment but my buddy has one that I always chill with lol. He's my buddy!!

[@Syddddddddd12345]

Hi Elle! I made my beardie a bioactive and she already destroyed it completely… I git a crestie and am getting a few more to start a Breeding project!

[@ellesreptiles]

Did she eat all the plants? 😅 Zsasz does

[@Syddddddddd12345]

Yup… all that’s left is the prickly pear cactus 😂 also it was to dry so the clean up crew died

[@ethanbishop3638]

thank you so much! this was so helpful for someone just starting out

[@jeffbell7024]

Thank you for the very informative video

[@siryeshe]

These temperatures sound overwhelming as a complete reptile newbie. Suppose we all have to start somewhere haha. Thanks for the information, means a lot!

[@loispadgett6306]

Great video as always great advice to new owners. Thanks for sharing. Have a great Sunday see you next week. GOD BLESS 🦎💖🦎💖🦎💖🦎💖

[@ellesreptiles]

Thank you so much! I hope you're having a wonderful week 💜💜💜

[@LoLo-YT429]

Thanks a lot! Great video :)

[@kathrynlentz7890]

Thank you very much that was most helpful. I am doing research bc I want a bearded dragon and that was some great info. 😊

[@The-one-and-only-Fruitcake]

I’m definitely going to subscribe to you now! I’m saving up to get a beardie and I’ve been doing a lot of research but this video is honestly the most informative I’ve found for setting up the tank for it!

[@Beardiedragons932]

Omg same I want one so bad

[@Beardiedragons932]

But the stuff costs so much

[@The-one-and-only-Fruitcake]

@@Beardiedragons932 it is crazy expensive. Lucky for me, i have a huge family and they’re all pretty generous, and I have a birthday and Christmas coming up soon so I’ve been asking my family for money towards my beardie instead of physical presents. + I have a job that pays over minimum wage I hope you can get one eventually, they’re adorable

[@Beardiedragons932]

@@The-one-and-only-Fruitcake ikr they are so cute sadly though my family aren’t too big fans of them and bearded dragons could be scared of dogs or barking and my dog barks a lot

[@preppedforeternityhomestea2848]

Very nice! Thanks for the info. Have a blessed Sunday ❤❤❤

[@ellesreptiles]

I hope you have a wonderful week! 🥰

[@nitty5968]

I'm getting mines Friday so excited 😊 thank you for all the tips I watched all ur videos and others.

[@the_drummer_man6798]

Just got into your channel, glad to see a video on this

[@ellesreptiles]

Welcome to the channel! 🎉

[@nyves104]

💜💜💜💜

[@ellesreptiles]

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[@aesthetic_videos011]

What type of tile& grout do you use for your bearded dragon set up. Do you have a link to find it at?

[@danasmith8557]

Thank u !!

[@Terminator2310]

Thanks so much Elle, I value your advice - always.

[@ellesreptiles]

Aww thank you so much 💜

[@TheAnimalguy1996]

A neat trick to get your dragon to drink from a dish or bowl is to agitate the surface. A good way to do that is with something like an air pump for fish.Bearded dragons store water and food in their beards

[@ShaquilleOatmeal94]

I love your accent

[@acityhigh25011]

The pet store told us to keep the light on 24 hr and nothing about a UVB Light 🤦🏽‍♀️ I just watched your lighting and setup videos and we are completely changing everything about his enclosure, thank you!

[@ambercoulter6]

Please please I love all reptiles but I’ve seen so many bearded dragon ones I need a step-by-step, good corn snake set up guide, or a corn snake care guide. I would love that because I’m going to a reptile expo next week. Lolol

[@colleendavis9693]

Can you do more videos on leopard gecko care, enclosures and body language? Also the reactions to subscribers enclosures I love if you can do more.

[@codyschwoch5451]

And using tile is only temporary until they’re old enough so that they don’t get infections and die by using glue substrate so don’t use loose substrate until they’re adults or you know the dragons aren’t eating it and getting impactions

[@nightinggale6470]

New reptiles should be quarantined on paper towel (ideally for three months) to monitor their health. After this period, they can safely be housed on a suitable loose substrate, regardless of age. Impaction is caused by improper husbandry and/or underlying health issues, not loose substrate. As long as your husbandry is correct, a healthy animal will be able to pass loose sub no problem. Just like adults, juvenile bearded dragons live on loose terrain in the wild and have evolved to be able to handle it.

[@TannerKlesko]

So for the tank you were talking about in the video, how many and what voltage bulb should I use for my bearded dragon

[@daydubia518]

Love watching you have been for the past few months as I just got a bearded dragon you have been lot of help how do I send you a picture of my dragon and tank

[@will_s333]

I’ve had my beardie for three years and it’s in a 65 gallon tank should I get an 120 gallon tank

[@combatgirl38]

Friends, wash your reptile carpet by hand in the bathtub using the jet stream on your handheld shower head if you have one but use the hottest water you have and Dawn dish soap. Rise until you see no residue then spray liberally with pure hydrogen peroxide. You can also keep a bottle of peroxide with a few drops of Dawn to clean Everything in your house and theirs but I you see any spots on the carpet bubbling scrub the spots and rinse and repeat until nothing is reacting to the peroxide. Rinse in plain hot water and hang dry. Washing by hand allows you to remain in control of the affected spots and ensuring it is actually clean but also makes them last so much longer.

[@majeste715]

Have you tried any LED UVB products like the one from Repti Zoo? I am curious how long they last, are they just as good?

[@spiderlover2021]

Hey so I'm in a bit of a bind here. I know the humidy level for superworms has to be below 50% but I can't get my room humidity below 50. I opened my windows and exhaust fans, turned my fan on, kept my door open and even bought a dehumidifier. And my room hasn't got below 50 after almost a week. There's no leaky pipes and the vents work just fine. What should I do?

[@ericboff7273]

Hi Elle!! Love your videos!! I have a question on the diy substrate. Do you add the excavator clay in powder form to the mix, or mix with water first and then add?

[@ellesreptiles]

Just straight out of the bag, in powder form

[@ericboff7273]

@Elle's Reptiles thank you so much! Lol. I was confused. Couldn't find a definitive answer on Google.

[@jaystepp150]

What do you think about coconut soil substrate, for bearded dragons

[@jadenJones-w3f]

i have 2 dragons in 1 60 gallon tank, there both around 1-2 months now but i dont know if ill need to upgrade

[@panda63081]

Love your video ! What morph is ur dragon

[@ellesreptiles]

Thank you! No special morph - she's a normal/standard bearded dragon

[@sixteezchild]

This may be a difficult question to answer, but can I get a roundabout average length of juvenile bearded dragon from snout to tail tip. I know they grow fast, but all three of my dragons I had some years ago were adults when I brought them home. I'm specifically asking about a 3-6 month old male! Thank you so much....just figuring out what I can buy to put in his 4x2x2 home!

[@colleenpelliccia-lavin801]

Hi I have a juvenile bearded dragon and I’m confused about what substrate is safe for her. Would love your thoughts. Right now she’s on Repti chips but I caught her taking a few small bites of it! Even after feeding her worms.

[@nightinggale6470]

Reptichips are not a suitable substrate for bearded dragons. New reptiles should be quarantined on paper towel (ideally for three months) to monitor their health. After, a soil/sand/clay mix is best.

[@chawgy]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! You've helped me so much im getting a beardie soon im thinking if i should get a baby first or adult first

[@laurebrown7320]

I live in space City I saw your sweat shirt are you in the area

[@QueueSmall]

Is it ok to just add the play sand until I get top soil

[@tinahaynes175]

can you use a ceramic heat lamp instead of a heat bulb? I am not having good luck with bulbs. I have a drawer full of ones I don't like. They blow out after a short time, or they don't keep a consistent temperature. I have them on a dimmer switch as you suggested. Should I also plug them into a thermometer too? I do use a temp gun and have digital thermometer/hygrometers on both sides of my tanks. I have 2 beardies.

[@thepandaqueen420]

Is coconut fiber ok for substrate

[@Nickaylajenami]

Can someone please tell me what wattage heat bulb or basking bulb to get for my bearded dragon who has a 75 gallon tank!! I keep getting different answers 😅

[@nicholaswollan]

Watched a lot of your videos… Do you use Bio Dude Terra Sahara substrate? If not, do you prefer bioactive over tile for bearded dragons? Assuming you have arid Isopods and aird springtails. Do you still clean up the waste from your bearded dragon with the bio active setup or just spot clean? I also am having a hard time finding information on how many isopods and springtails are needed for a 4’ x 2’ enclosure and does a bioactive setup help with the Smell of the 💩?

[@legendarydi8139]

Is the bio mix good for juvenile beardie? I’m thinking about getting one but I see different options. But I do want to go loose.

[@AnnaMclaughlin-w4r]

I just got my bearded dragon and I live in a very humid area. I just can’t get the humidity down I have a dehumidifier in the room I make sure the windows are closed and I also don’t keep a water bowl in his tank, I don’t know what else I can do for it.

[@JulieMoreyTravel]

OK so I just adopted a bearded dragon and we have the four by 2 cage - it’s huge! My problem is there’s so much conflicting information and I went to a reptile store and I got a really high quality light but when I use the temperature gun it’s still saying it’s only around 95° in basking spot, so how do I get it hotter? do I use a ceramic heat lamp? Thanks!

[@ellesreptiles]

Hearing taller tanks can definitely be a little tricky. You can get a higher wattage bulb, or you can definitely add additional heat, like the ceramic heat lamp. You also can (if possible) raise the basking spot closer to the light. Either way!

[@plantingwithnat]

I have a question. How long can I keep a baby/adult dragon in a 40-gallon before upgrading to a 4x2x2 tank? I am in the process of relocating to another state, and I don't want to have a huge tank to move.

[@jamesknytych4693]

How do I do the tile

[@Stinky_gigan]

So i have a adult bearded dragon and hes in a 45 gallon and im going to upgrade his tank to either a 75 gallon 100 , or a 120 but im having trouble deciding. Also im using tile in his tank but i want to use substrate but i am wondering if it will effect his health or it will be harder to clean his feces and if i need multiple substrates?

[@slimm2k466]

Hi Elle. I have a UVA+B Solarmeter 5.0. My readings say 00.3 at the highest point in the tank and 00.1 at the lowest. Its through a mesh sceen. Is that ok for a Bearded Dragon?. I dont have one yet, im trying to get the tank and everything situauted first.

[@Nickaylajenami]

Where is a dome with dimmable switch

[@icykioshii4659]

Quick question, I have recently gotten a Juvenile Bearded Dragon and from what I can see at least he seems comfortable? He isn't scared when I put my hand in the enclosure, he's eating regularly, I've been changing the food and water daily, and he seems very curious, as he always stands near the glass and just stares at me. Now even with these positive signs he seems to have dark spots on his stomach which I believe are stress marks? So it has been less than a week that I've gotten him and was wondering what I could do?

[@SetariM]

Hi Elle, been watching your videos for a while and you've helped me set up my now 10-mo old beardie's tank very well. However I have an issue getting him to eat ANY vegetables or fruit, he refuses to eat any. It's my fault as I basically raised him on bugs only until a vet visit recently where they said to cut back on the bugs since he was too fat, lol. However I've tried bee pollen on the vegetables, a ton of different kinds of fruit, I feed him spring greens normally. The other day he ate a dandelion leaf from outside, just one, wouldn't eat any more. Do I just have to keep offering him fresh veggies and nothing else until he eats veggies? It's been a couple weeks since I cut off his bug supply, and 1 week since I ran out of vet puree to feed him twice daily. I may take him to the vet again but I have a feeling I just have to keep offering vegetables until he's hungry enough to eat them?

[@BCS09]

Hey, thinking about getting a beardie, did you manage to get him to eat them, if so how? Thanks

[@thesoapmasterbyelijah]

What do I do if my bearded dragon wants to mate😊

[@420_Lucifer]

I have a cat and thinking about getting a bearded dragon, is that a bad idea? Not sure how my cat would react around another animal

[@Bunnysasalove]

Is it okay to use red sand?

[@lucas-eg5vh]

hi! i have a question, i live in a very humid area (always between 70-95), how long would it be safe to leave a bearded dragon out of its enclosure so it doesnt get any respiratory problems?

[@codydion5588]

i put a dig box in my bearded dragons tank and she poops in it almost every day. lol she litter trained herself!

[@slitheryserpents]

💜💚💚💚💜

[@ellesreptiles]

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[@danielastrother5126]

Could you make a new one of geckos? Please 🙏

[@ashleyflaherty5004]

I have play sand only in my girls tank right now.

[@DudeBro-3107]

My dragon won't eat greens since he was a baby he's super stubborn, will he ever start eating greens the only vegetables he will eat are red peppers and that's only I'd I stop feeding him bugs so I dip tge roaches in water so he gets some h20 is there anything I can do I hate putting him on strike and only putting vegetables does anyone have any recommendations

[@frivera735]

lol bearded dragons in the wild eat dirt when they eat their food… haha bruh

[@Yoshoggutha]

I recently got a Zen Habitats 4x2x2 and man is this thing a piece of crap. I had to do so much extra stuff and buy supplies to make it functional. Complete rip off but its usable now. Won't be buying from them again. I need to get more handy and build my own enclosures in the future.

[@ellesreptiles]

Really? I've never tried their tanks. What all did you have to buy extra? I'm sorry you had a bad experience with them!

[@Yoshoggutha]

@Elle's Reptiles it wasn't so much the people, they were really nice and all but their products need more available information. I moved my male into it, and he had an existential crisis. The glass doors were rattling like crazy if you so much as breathed near it, so I had to buy foam tape to fix that. I got the background they sell, and it was so big I lost a foot of space in the enclosure and couldn't fit the giant hide cave they sell. Also, the panels don't line up on the bottom, so now there's a gap in it, which caused the wood panel to bow. I made it all work and got a new table stand to put the enclosure on, so it's all perfectly level now. Moral of the story is, for $700 dollars I shouldn't have to do all that. I definitely wouldn't recommend this to a beginner either.

[@Yoshoggutha]

@Setari M Yeah, I recently discovered other options to Zen. Unfortunately, after the fact but at least I know when I need enclosures in the future. The Zen stuff was so talked up all over the place, I thought it'd be a good choice. Thanks for the link, that's a really great site and their enclosures are similar to a pvc one I already own. I'll definitely hit them up soon!

[@codyschwoch5451]

Please don’t put water dishes in here bearded dragon cages because they don’t need it and second of all if you don’t take that out every time you fill it full of water and wash it your beauty dragons gonna get sick from the mold that grows on it, so just missed your plants. Give your bearded dragons their bathroom winter while that’s why they eat fruits and vegetables

[@nightinggale6470]

It’s a myth that bearded dragons shouldn’t have water dishes in their enclosure, they absolutely should be provided with one. They don’t do any harm, and some will use them.

[@iLouieTube]

This is untrue I have two dragons both around 2 years of age, I have a water bowl in both and a Rock bath in one and both are super healthy, the water is changed daily