small bearded dragon

Nos · #1 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 12:11 AM

i bought a bearded dragon about 6 months ago and she hasnt gotten any big, her belly and tail is all thats changed at all, shes the same size as what would be called a baby, i dont know if this is normaly but i think she was a runt and just never grow, im thinking of selling or trading her for another beardie, i already have one bigger one shes also about 6 months old and is getting to be a big girl but i had to put them in seperate cages because the size difference was to much,

i just want to know if this happens to some beardies, she would be Great for someone in a small apartment that cant house a full size one.

Royal-City-Reptiles · #2 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 10:30 AM

I have a couple simple questions...

what size of enclosure is she in?
What does her diet include?
What kind of supplements is she getting?
What is the cage temp??
Does she have U.V.? when was the bulb last changed??
aaaand finally, do you have any pictures of her??

-Nate

Nos · #3 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 02:42 PM

what size of enclosure is she in? think its 20 gallon but ill double check

What does her diet include? collard greens, crickets, sometimes a few meal worms she dosnt really like them so she almost never gets them, sometimes carrots and apples chopped finly.

What kind of supplements is she getting?calcium sometimes on crickets maybe twice a week, and bearded dragon dust on collard greens once in a while.

What is the cage temp?? basking spot is 110ish

Does she have U.V.? when was the bulb last changed??used to but ive seperated the two dragons i have and its in my other vivarium, i wanted to but her in but not working out, only been like 2 weeks with out u.v.

aaaand finally, do you have any pictures of her?? Yes ill go get them and post them

Royal-City-Reptiles · #4 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 02:57 PM

a 20 gallon will be 24 x 12 x12 (inches). Each beardie needs at least a 50 gallon enclosure, with lots of floor space, height isn't as important.
calcium should probably be daily for a growing beardie
Definitely needs U.V, Constantly.

-Nate

Nos · #5 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 03:01 PM

i dont think i will be keeping her for much longer, i want to try and trade or sell her so i can have two beardies in the same tank

EWom · #6 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 10:49 PM

Then you'll need a much bigger tank.

Nos · #7 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 10:57 PM

i have a custom made one thats about 33in by 18in

Royal-City-Reptiles · #8 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 10:41 AM

not big enough...
for 2 beardies, the absolute smallest I would go is 48 x 24.Or, you could house them individually.
If you can't afford to have that big of a tank, or a second tank with all of the necessary equipment, then you should not get the second beardie...

-Nate

alnessman · #9 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 04:10 AM

hi all, this is the viv i want to use for 2 beardies its 48" 19" 21" 60gals will it be big enough for two, (male/female) or will i need two seperate vivs thanks

sorry posted on wrong thread

Royal-City-Reptiles · #10 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 11:46 AM

I wouldn't keep them together, it's a lot of stress on the female if you want to have two beardies, in one enclosure, get 2 females and a larger enclosure.

male/female will inevitably result in eggs...are you set up for breeding??? incubator, u.v., heat, food(alot of cash to feed these little buggers) etc for the hatchlings? do you have a market to purchase the babies?? all things to think about!

-Nate