Red Bearded Dragon Care

 

Caring for a red bearded dragon (or any bearded dragon morph) is pretty straightforward once you understand their needs. Here's a full care guide:

Basic Info

·  Lifespan: 8–12 years with proper care

·  Size: 18–24 inches as adults

·  Temperament: Generally friendly and docile

1. Enclosure

·  Tank Size: 40 gallons minimum for an adult; 75–120 gallons ideal

·  Substrate:

o    Safe: Reptile carpet, tile, paper towels

o    Avoid: Loose substrates like sand (can cause impaction)

·  Hides/Decor: Provide a basking rock/log, hiding spots, branches for climbing

2. Heating & Lighting

·  Basking Spot: 95–110°F

·  Cool Side: 75–85°F

·  Night Temp: 65–75°F (ceramic heater if too cold)

·  UVB Light: 10.0 UVB tube (not coil), replace every 6 months

o    Crucial for calcium metabolism and preventing metabolic bone disease

3. Diet

·  Juveniles (under 12 months):

o    70% insects (crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms occasionally)

o    30% veggies

o    Feed insects 2–3 times daily

·  Adults:

o    70% veggies/greens

o    30% insects

o    Feed once daily

·  Veggies: Collard greens, mustard greens, squash, bell peppers, carrots (limited), occasional fruits

·  Supplements:

o    Calcium with D3: 4–5x/week (dust on food)

o    Multivitamin: 1–2x/week

4. Hydration

·  Provide shallow water dish (change daily)

·  Mist vegetables and occasionally mist the dragon

·  Bath once a week (lukewarm water, shallow) to help with hydration and shedding

5. Handling & Temperament

·  Be gentle and support their whole body

·  They generally enjoy human interaction but give them time to get used to you

·  Watch for stress signs: black beard, hiding, loss of appetite

6. Shedding

·  Juveniles shed more frequently

·  Adults shed less often (every few months)

·  Provide humidity spikes with occasional baths if shedding is difficult

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