Repti bark is a natural substrate that can help maintain humidity levels and provide a comfortable surface for bearded dragons to walk on. It also helps with maintaining proper hygiene by absorbing waste and reducing odors in the enclosure. Additionally, it can aid in the natural behaviors of digging and burrowing for bearded dragons.
Repti Bark is not recommended as a substrate for bearded dragons. It can cause impaction if ingested and does not hold humidity well. Sand or tile are better options for bearded dragon substrates.
YES theres many... the most common is a bone diases.. usally if you dont have a uvb or uva rays on your bd. they also need repti cal/calcium. but not to much just a dusting hope this helps
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
They can become impacted and die. gravel is not a proper substrate for leopard geckos. Paper towel and repticarpet are the only things you should have for substrate. Sand is also not acceptable, as this too causes impaction.
Housing should be for one Leo 10 gallon tank, paper towel or repti carpet for substrate, undertank heater on the bottom of one side of the tank. two hides, one on the cool side one on the warm side. Keep the cool side hide moist to assist in shedding.
Yes. Actually, a lot of people at pet stores that I've checked out (I have 2 female leopard geckos, they live on a Repti-Carpet) recommend forest bedding, although I have never actually tried it.
the most docile is a bluetongue. i once had one and it actually licked me to death when i went to feed it
Yes, bearded dragons can absolutely take baths. In fact, a bath every week can aid in the lizard's shedding, hydration, and can be fun for both you and your pet. Make sure that the water is just a little warm to the touch, not hot, and that the water level doesn't go over your lizard's chest, and you'll be good to go! ^^^ NO ! Bearded Dragons are a DESERT species ! they rarely - if ever come across enough water to bathe in ! Almost all the moisture a Beardie needs is obtained from its food ! (Snakester1962)
First the hands will stick out in an awkward wayThen the legs stick strait backNext its back will bend sidewaysAfter that its mouth will open and it will start shakingFinally it stops just move its body and it will go back to normal PS: You will need to get a repti glow uvb light from petsmart (best price) or petco. Provides necessary UVB rays for optimal calcium metabolism.Hope this helps, my baby bearded dragon did this crazy seizure stuff and i was scared but i think the new lighting helped him.
Wild hedgehogs will eat just about any insect they can get their hands on. Domesticated hedgies can be fed mealworms, crickets, silk worms, wax worms, and repti-worms. Farm-raised ONLY, no wild-caught insects may be fed to domesticated hedgehogs!
The easiest and safest substrates for leopard geckos in captivity are papertowels. If you are looking for something more visually appealing, most hobbyists will use floor tile. Both are great ways to ensure impaction never occurs as well as very easy to maintain.
Feeding: You should feed them crickets and mealworms no wider than the space between their eyes. Also, put a dish of calcium-mineral dust in their enclosure for them to lick. Heating and Humidity: The temperature at night should be 68-75 degrees Fahrenheitand in the day should be 78-92 fahrenheit. The humidity should hover between 35 and 60%. Water: Geckos cannot drink from a water bottle, so a ceramic dish full of water should be provided and changed every night. Enclosure: A tank of 20 gallons or more should be your gecko's home. There must be inside the tank water, calcium, a cavewhere they can sleep, a substrate (Repti-carpet works the best.). Your gecko is NOCTURNAL. (That's important.)