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the bearded dragon can easily accidentally eat the sand while eating crickets. if it eats too much it can get impacted with the sand and die. its also possible for the sand to get stuck in the cloaca while defecating or in the eyes.
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How much sand gravel do bearded dragons need in there cage?
It depends on the size of the cage, although normally the amount of sand should be a few cenimeters thick.
Can baby bearded dragons have sand in there cage?
I put sand inmy bearded dragon's cage when they were around 6 months old, however, the type of sand I put in is man made and has calcium and nutrients in it and is completely safe for them to eat.
What kind of stuff should i get for a bearded dragon's cage?
logs(if ur beardie is small, get im smaller logs) plastic trees salad dish heat lamp sun lamp(gives viatimin d) sand or crushed walnut shells
What is the best thing to use for a lining for a bearded dragon cage?
You can use almost anything you want except sand. I would use reptile carpet because it's cheap and you can clean it very easilly.
Where in Australia does the bearded dragon live?
Only deserts because they love the hot sand
Is this a good setup for a baby bearded dragon?
yes that is a good setup. but make sure your sand isnt home or beach sand
Will a bearded dragon make a whole room smell?
No, Bearded Dragons themselves do not smell bad. Bearded Dragon feaces do smell however and that's why they need to be removed from the tank straight away. Depending what your Bearded Dragon eats can also affect the feaces smell. For example cockroaches or woodies smell worse than when they eat crickets. It's not an over powering smell and it doesn't smell straight away, only if the feaces isn't removed and the tank is not regularly cleaned and sand replaced.
What is the lowest bearded dragon can get?
The lowest a bearded dragon can cost in total would be 170+(crickets,sand,lighting,tank,bearded dragon,power bill of lighting.)as if its a baby , they eat WAYY more so a baby is 300$+ and an adult would be 170$+.Hope this helps!
Is sand good for a bearded dragon habitat or is it just optional?
NEVER use sand in your bearded dragon's tank Sand is the worst thing you can use, beardies are like human babies, everything goes into their mouths. When sand is ingested by your beardie it clumps in their stomachs and causes what we call impaction, which means they can't go to the bathroom. In turn this leads to internal bleeding and will kill your beardie.
Is it bad to have sand in your green iguana cage?
You should NOT have sand it it's cage. When the reptile eats it will get sand in it's mouth and maybe even kill it.
How much sand do you need in a bearded dragon cage?
If you are going to use sand make sure it is calcium sand or clean play sand, you don't need much 1-2 inches is fine. Their is a lot of debate on this out there as beardies have been known to swallow the sand and impact themselves (not be able to go to the bathroom) and die. If you want to avoid this possibility use a solid substrate such as Repti carpet or ceramic tile
Why do bearded dragons scratch substrate?
If your bearded dragon is female and old enough, she might be trying to lay eggs. It's best that you have a separate digging box filled with substrate she can lay her eggs in, as substrates like sand, calci-sand, wood chippings, gravel, and other similar substrates can cause impaction. However, your bearded dragon might also be trying to find a better basking or laying spot.
