I've been researching what to get for a while as a first time dragon/reptile owner, and this video REALLY helped me understand how to select and configure the lighting. THANK YOU! This is what has been making me the most nervous about getting a new little guy, and I'm feeling SO MUCH MORE confident now!
This was so helpful AHHHHH. I just got a huge shock and adopted a five year old adult and i have no idea what I'm doing. I feel much more comfortable now thanks!!
just something to add that goes with the lamp fixtures with dimmers, you can also purchase the zilla digital temperature controller. you can plug the heat bulbs into it & set it to a basking temp. it has a probe to put by the basking area & when it reaches the basking temp the lights will shut off so it doesn't get too hot & they will turn back on once it has cooled off some! i have one of these for both of my dragons & i am obsessed!
There are so many videos about this and YET people still get it wrong...proves how important this kind of information is! Very clear and precise video really good for newbies 😊
Thank You Elle... I am a fairly new beardie owner... I have two babies... They are about 3 months old i believe. I am constantly worried i am doing something wrong.
@@ellesreptiles hey elle so I didn’t use soap but I used apple cider vinegar with the mother probably like a tiny bit in my bearded dragons bath water to clean him did I mess up big time or no pls tell me I didn’t
@@trillatrey4285 no, you didn't mess up terribly but it is not a good idea to do that again. Look into and research safe ways to sanitize beardies on the internet and check multiple sources
Hi I just got my baby Mushu 4 days ago. I bought him/her from pet smart I didn’t know much but I’m learning so much from you. They didn’t even tell me about the uvb lights they told me everything I needed was in the kit I was so mad. But overall he/she have been doing amazing. Loves being held & love the superworms. Don’t like greens much 😂 but thank you for your videos ❤️
This has been very helpful. I had the dome UV light because that’s what Petco told me to get. Thank you so much! I thought I needed that night as well. I think I’ve spend more money than I needed too. My son begged for this pet and I’ve been working hard to make sure I’m doing everything right!
Great light recommendations! Only critique is UV across the tank. Too much UV is a thing, and in nature their cue to get out of 3/4/5 UVI is that they’ve warmed up. If they leave the basking area and continue getting those same basking UVI levels they have no cue to hide from them which can lead to over exposure diseases.
Thank you so much for this! I never comment on RUclips videos but I had to for this one. I got a new little guy and the Facebook group I’m in is super critical of EVERYone. It makes me nervous to ask. Your video made me feel confident! Thank you!
Thank you so much for making this video, I have had my beardies for about a year and I've been using a red lights for them at night,but now that i watch this video they can sleep better now! Thank you I think I owe you big time!
Elle. So I watched this video and did some research. I recently bought a little beardie. The temps were good but the lizard was pretty lethargic. I decided to go to a t5 uvb/uva build of 22 inches. The same day I put it in, with in a few hours the lizard was running all over the cage. It is now doing a full body shed. So thanks for the tips.
One of the biggest things I can say is if you get a dome fixture make sure that it has a ceramic base. If you don’t then the possibility of melting or fires go up.
Thank you so much for this! I'm getting my first beardie in May, and this was so helpful. I've only had lepord geckos, so I want to make sure I'm super prepared and know what to buy. Thank you!
Thanks for your videos. There are really helpful. I just got my first bearded dragon on Thursday. I also very new to your Channel. I love all the videos I see so far!!
Thanks!! Very helpful! I recently came into two adult bearded from a friend who had to move away suddenly. Trying to do right by these little guys, but there's so much to learn suddenly. Thanks for a thorough explanation! 👍👍
All different kinds of DIY making things that go into their enclosure, making baby racks, backgrounds, all different kinds would be great and thank you
Thank you Ellie for sharing your information about bearded dragons. I’ve had Hercules for 2 weeks now and he’s 2 years old and I didn’t know anything about bearded dragons other than what the lady told me that I purchased him from. Thank God I did my own research and found your channel on utube, because this lady was wrong about so many things she told me on how to care, feed, bathe, him. Thank you for sharing your information with us.
Thank you for this. My biggest issue is worrying about putting the UVB too close. He spends most of his time on the basking spot and we're afraid the light would be too close. But the temp gun is on the way!
Hi Elle, I noticed that your uvb linear tube stretches the entire length of your enclosure. Mine also do, as well, in that I have TWO 22” Arcadia 12% on either side. I’ve been reading all over the place that too much UVB can be very harmful to bearded dragons. What are your thoughts on this? Have you also heard this (and just for clarification, they are turned off at night for 12 hours)
I know this video is old now, but I love the shirt! I think it s a safe correlation Pokemon lovers are also usually a wide variety of animal lovers too. Thanks for the vids helped me and my wife out a lot with our new beardy!
Quick Question: Do they need a separate sides of the tank dedicated to basking and heating? I'm just confused as to how to make sure they're getting proper heating throughout the whole tank. Thank you!
I need help. I'm getting a 68 gallon tank tomorrow wood sides and plexiglass the fixtures are built in, what wattage bulbs do I need. Also 3 fixtures in it one is meant for uvb but I'm not using the coil kind. Thanks
Elle I have a question. My bearded dragon always wants to go back to his tank when I take him out. But I want to bond with him some more and I also watched this one RUclips video. This guy said that if a bearded dragon wants to go back in its tank don’t put it back because every time you put them back their going to expect you to do that every time (because bearded dragon are very smart) . But Lizardguru says that you need to know what they want like if their beard is black and their tail is flickering they are angry and upset. But I don’t know what to do and I want to be close with my beardie. And when I take him out and hold him while I’m on my bed he jump and poop on my bed so I would have to put him back and he always poops so I can put him back. I don’t know if you will read this or answer but thank you.
I’m going use Arcadia UVB light but the basking light is still on the to do list. Soooooo, what about Arcadia D3 evo? Can I use both? It’s 100w UA-A, UV-B & IR. It’s a heat/light for basking. Do you recommend or no? Cause you said too much will cause sunburn
How long do you have your lights on for the day? Specifically which ones for how long? In one of the other comments someone mentioned a color changing LED strip kind of for decoration for there tank. You mentioned the red light being harmful with the red light from the LED lights be bad for the dragons and what color light could you use if you wanted to do that? Like maybe a couple of hours like a night light or something?
I've got a 6 inch Dragon and one seperate basking light and one UVB light that flickers. I'm getting no help from the person who gave me the dragon. So UVB lights are confusing. I don't know if I should replace the UVB light.
You can get an Arduino uvc sensor for $20, I have mine on a esp8266 running a website that has all of the temperature settings and charts shorwing lamp output power, temperature and humidity for hot mid and cold sides as well as uvc output in the middle. Total cost around $125 and now that I have a raspberry pi cammera in the cage so my daughter can check on here while away i can access the graphs and settings from anywhere.
I ordered a t5 ho 10.0 uvb reptisun light, with high output.. what is the closet measure it can be on the inside of my tank from my beardie.. i am currently building him a tank
Thanks for all you do. Can you answer these questions, I have a 36 gal long using a dime fixture currently my room is at 70 degrees, in tank the temptations ranges in areas of 104, 97- 99. what would be the appropriate bulb? Next when will you do a video on bulging eyes of beardie? It scared me when I saw this and found very like info on it. Can u post?
I have a new habitat I bought for my dragon from Amazon. It has built in light fixtures. I have had Mushu for 2 n half mths. He's my first dragon!! I want to do right by him..I have the "sun " light in the right light socket. Uv light in middle and blue lite (nite lite) in left socket. Is this ok?? I'm 66 and want this guy to be healthy and grow old w me..he is 5 yrs old.
I've just adopted a bearded dragon. I'm not sure how to handle him but have been doing alot of research. I'm still yet to pick him up thought. I do have 2 Kenyan Sand Boas but it's a first for me owning a bearded dragon. I think I'm more nervous of getting bit. He let's me stroke him behind his head and loves have his eyes stroked. He has quite a nice enclosure that came with a ceramic infrared light. Any tips on handling him. I'm not sure how often he was handled. For now he is eating meal worms. I have tried feeding him cooked pumpkin cut in small cubes and he didn't touch them. Should I be feeding him cockroaches and crickets.
Old video new beardy dad. We have a 150 w bulb with a 4ft x 2ft x 2ft tank. I'm finding the basking spot is reaching 50 degrees Celsius. Thermostat set at 38. I've moved probe off to side and right under spot....any advice?
So I got questions cause sadly I lost my 6 month old bearded dragon today and I think it was cause of the temp and she had crickets and she started not to eat and stuff and the vet told me to give her lettuce and keep a eye on her but she passed. So I am buying alot of stuff before I get a new one. is there any kinda digital temp gage I can get to put in the tank to see the temp and I am gonna get the temp gun u recommend in this video. As well as I was wondering if I get mill worms if they would be a good substitute for the bearded dragon to eat
Stupid question. Are the uva and heat bulbs one in the same? Or do I need separate bulbs? I have the dual fixture that comes with the turtle starter kit from zoomed, and I’m adjusting for putting the baby beardie we just got into their old tank.
Not a stupid question! 😊 So bearded dragons need UVA and UVB, which is separate from the heat bulb. They need linear UVA/UVB lighting though, that's the tube light bulb that spans the length of the tank. I recommend either Reptisun or Arcadia brands, as they both put off adequate UV lighting for beardies - other brands not so much. I always link products I talk about in my video descriptions as well, so that may also be helpful for you 😊
I was told that dubia roaches had to be in moderation due to being so high in nutrients. Is that true? I am new to owning them so I am learning and it has been stressful.
Hi Elle! I love your videos, so very informative. We're getting ready for our first baby bearded dragon and am wondering if you have any videos on how to care for dubia roaches and other feeder insects? Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
your not alone on that. I buy my beardie crickets and then there gone, and I heard its bad to leave the bugs in the cage with the beardie so I have quite the trouble.
What temperature does the enclosure have be at night with the ceramic heat element. If I have 2 heating domes , one with a heat lamp and the other with a ceramic element, will it be ok to turn the light side off and leave just the ceramic one on at night. Trying to learn as much as I can before I get a beardie. Also would the beardie be ok in a heated basement, it stays like 5 to 10 degrees cooler down there. Don't know if that will be ok.
I have a 20 gallon tank and can’t seem to find any of the two uvb lights you mentioned for my tank can i just place 2 of the small uvb lights on each side ?
Hey I’m getting a new tank for my bearded. It’s going to be a 36 L x 24 W x 36 H. I’m going to have the bio dude sahara set up and long sticks in there so he can climb up towards the top. Do you think I need more then one basking lamp? Or do I need to install my lights inside the tank? I’m just worried about the extra height from the heat source and UVB
Omg Elle I love your videos , you have helped me so much! I have two bearded baby’s bought in pet smart, or you could say rescued from there, they where sick now I’m giving them food by mouth smoothies with all and took them to the vet and now I’m deworming them. But the fact that the red light doesn’t work during the day time is amazing I was using this plus uvb but a coil one - now I’m getting like the coil but plain ones and two I have ; and I changed for the original basking ceramic 100w , the 3 inside the reflective domes covering the whole tank area so they can enjoy the area and feel free to have uvb even in the cold area, is that ok - thank you for your help it would be amazing to have that solved out thanks for your knowledge your so wise 🙏🏻
Hi!! So I’m super new to reptiles. My husband said if I do research I can get a dragon. Here’s my question, I’m not sure it’s been covered in a video. Do we turn off all the lights during the night or just the UVB or the heat lamp as well?? Thanks in advance!!!
All lights need to be turned off at night prolonged use of lights (even the red ones) causes damage to their eyes even the heat lamp needs to be turned off if the temp drops below 65 you can get a ceramic heat emitter to use at night they only produce heat and no light
I have a question. The pet store gave me the 2 in 1 lighting fixtures and they gave me me a heat uvb bulb with a cool uvb light bulb. Do I keep the cool bulb on 24/7? And the heat bulb on for 12 hours? Or just switch of the heat bulb and then turn on the cool bulb afterwards for night time? First time bearded dragon owner here lol
All lights must be turned off at night. You need a T5 10-14% tube UVB bulb from either Arcadia or zoo med, as well as a separate heat lamp. Here’s a good video on bearded dragon lighting ruclips.net/video/bnVSNFVNMak/видео.html
I have a mercury bulb that I got for free when I got with the tank…. It’s a power sun all on one bulb… I use that for the basking area then I have a ubv t5 tube light next to is. Is it ok?
So, I'm hoping to get my first bearded dragon soon (actually, it's my first pet reptile!), and I have a spare 20 gallon tank that I'll be using for a few months, but I know that the beardie will outgrow it quickly. At Christmas my relatives usually send me money, so I'm hoping to upgrade to a 55 gallon, but for now would it be ok to get a coil uvb bulb? I don't want to spend a hundred dollars on a UVB fixture that I'll just have to replace after a few months. Advice?
Hello so I just recently got a baby bearded dragon and changed from the reptisun 5.0 coil to the zilla 50 uvb light fixture desert series. Should I change the one in the desert series for the reptisun 10 uvb strip?
I just ordered a 4x2x4 enclosure for my painted agama. I would like to re-use a 3-ft T5 HO UVB bulb that I already have. However, since the cage is tall and UVB dramatically decreases with distance, would it be a good idea to add a second 3-ft fixture with another T5HO UVB bulb?
Keep in mind that that’s not big enough for an adult. Adults need a 4x2x2’ enclosure minimum, and bigger is strongly recommended. Combo lights aren’t good. Arcadia’s 12-14% tube bulb is best for UVB, and a high wattage PAR38 halogen flood bulb is best for heat.
It sounds pretty normal. It is also normal for them to spend most of the day basking. As long as your temps are correct (them being too low can cause them to bask all day, too), he might just enjoy basking 😊
Make sure your heat lamp and UVB bulb are on the same side, and that the UVB is a tube bulb, not a compact one. What’s the basking spot temperature and how is it being measured (analog thermometer, digital, or temperature gun)?
Hey! New beardie mom and new sub. We bought a starter kit that came with hood fixture and a uvb coil bulb. Everyone said tube lighting is crucial. How long can my beardie deal with the coil until I can spend another 60 bucks or so for a new fixture and tube bulb? I'm worried he will die, but he is eating, pooping, playing and shedding just fine!
We also got an additional uvb bulb light to put in his dual bulb fixture to extend it. I also take him outside for 20 min a day to get natural sunlight
Tube lighting is important simply because it gives more of an even amount of UVB, it makes sure your beardie doesn’t develop MBD. I wouldn’t use a coil light for a long time (months) but a few weeks should be okay? Not sure how long it will take you to save up, but I wouldn’t wait long especially if your beardie is young or a baby. Its good that you bought another light though! Good luck 👍🏼
Sissss, IM STRESSED 😅 I just night my beardie today and am hoping and praying I’m doing the right thing. I have him a blue light for nighttime.. and a white uv and heat lamp for daytime. It all came with the kit... is the blue light ok?
I've heard that kits aren't always reliable! I found that a 100 watt with a skinnier dome was liked better by my beardie, more than a larger dome. I hope this is helpful
Hey a quick ? For u is it bad to keep your bearded dragon out the cage and only use it for them to sleep we've had ours for a year so far and we basically treat her like a baby we get her up with us she's out all day with us she naps and burrows in blanket's she eats everything outside the cage then for bed she goes in is it ok or is it not such a good idea
They really need at least an hour or two in the cage to bask after they eat - this way they can properly digest their food. But other than that, time out of the cage is great! 😊
@@ellesreptiles thank u for the reply we started puting her in after her meals and i think she doesnt mind it cuz after that she's super active thank u again for the reply o and before i go on behalf of the whole family of mine we love ur vids u do such a great job on rhem u deserve a 5 outta 5 star rating keep up the great work 😁
I am sorry I am confused. They need long uvb light and then they need basking light what about ceramic heat emitter? If your uvb light is across the whole cage and you have a ceramic heat emitter do you need a basking light too?
Hi, I just got a baby bearded dragon and I think she's 2-3 months old, I currently have her in a 20 gallon tank, and I don't think she has the proper lighting, what brands for ugh do you recommend?
Keep in mind that she’s going to need a 4x2x2’ enclosure bare minimum when she’s older, ideally bigger. Arcadia’s tube bulbs are best for UVB. For heat, a halogen flood bulb from a hardware store would be good. The brand doesn’t matter too much but Philips is a good one.
My roommate recently abandoned her bearded dragon and for the past 5-8 years his light has been on 24 hours a day. What do I do?? Should I start turning it off at night?
I have a mesh top, and my fixture is too long to fit into the tank to mount it on the inside, so I’m going to cut a small hole in the mesh and that should work fine I think
No other M.V.B videos I've seen say to pre-burn the bulb for any amount of time. Why do you say they must be pre burned for 24 hours? I'm really curious and want to make sure I'm doing it right
Love this one on lighting so many people don't understand about it. Can't wait for DIY on Wednesday's. Will have to think on things he can do. GOD BLESS and have a great week.
Yeah they don’t need any light at night. The sun obviously isn’t out therefore they don’t need it in captivity either. You could use a ceramic heat emitter at night if its very cold where you live, it produces heat but no light which is good.
@@stuckinthelazycorneragain4016 Yes just went to pet smart, have my basking and uvb lamp on a timer and the ceramic on 24 hrs a day. The reptile person said just to make sure with the ceramic and basking on together that it doesn't get too hot. So far its been about 105-110 F on the hot side. She said to make sure it doesn't get over 115, in that case, turn off the ceramic. Do you concur with this information?
Daniel Burns Yeah that sounds fine. I’m wondering why your temps won’t go up with only the one heat lamp though? You shouldn’t need both, odd. Are you checking your temps with thermometers and/or temp gun? And what’s your bulbs wattage? Just curious. Also 110 is definitely on the higher end. Babies tend to like it hot though so maybe that’s why?
@@stuckinthelazycorneragain4016 I am checking my temp with thermometers. They came with the Thrive Desert Reptile Terrarium Kit: www.petsmart.com/reptile/habitats-and-decor/terrariums/thrive-desert-reptile-terrarium-essentials-kit---20-gallon-54181.html as well as the UVB/Basking bulbs. The basking bulb is 75 watts, the UVB is 13 watts, and the supplementary ceramic bulb is 60 watts.
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I've been researching what to get for a while as a first time dragon/reptile owner, and this video REALLY helped me understand how to select and configure the lighting. THANK YOU! This is what has been making me the most nervous about getting a new little guy, and I'm feeling SO MUCH MORE confident now!
Elle, you're my favorite reptilist! I just stopped COLD to notice your pokemon tshirt! You're working your way up to being my favorite person OVERALL!
I didn’t know they had a swamp basking light! I’m totally getting one of those now! Thanks 🙏!
Me too!!
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I wait to turn on green lights for 25 sec, too!
This was so helpful AHHHHH. I just got a huge shock and adopted a five year old adult and i have no idea what I'm doing. I feel much more comfortable now thanks!!
just something to add that goes with the lamp fixtures with dimmers, you can also purchase the zilla digital temperature controller. you can plug the heat bulbs into it & set it to a basking temp. it has a probe to put by the basking area & when it reaches the basking temp the lights will shut off so it doesn't get too hot & they will turn back on once it has cooled off some! i have one of these for both of my dragons & i am obsessed!
There are so many videos about this and YET people still get it wrong...proves how important this kind of information is! Very clear and precise video really good for newbies 😊
I think some pet store employees should watch this lol
Kim Kosyjana I 100% agree. Its not even that hard!
Funny you say this, because this video is still also wrong.
Thank You Elle... I am a fairly new beardie owner... I have two babies... They are about 3 months old i believe. I am constantly worried i am doing something wrong.
I know that feeling ♥️ congrats on the beardies! 🎉
@@ellesreptiles hey elle so I didn’t use soap but I used apple cider vinegar with the mother probably like a tiny bit in my bearded dragons bath water to clean him did I mess up big time or no pls tell me I didn’t
@@trillatrey4285 no, you didn't mess up terribly but it is not a good idea to do that again. Look into and research safe ways to sanitize beardies on the internet and check multiple sources
Me too
@@ellesreptiles can they go blind if they look at the light???
Lighting can be so confusing. Glade you broke it down like this for new people. And I would love if your husband did Wednesday videos.
Hi I just got my baby Mushu 4 days ago. I bought him/her from pet smart I didn’t know much but I’m learning so much from you. They didn’t even tell me about the uvb lights they told me everything I needed was in the kit I was so mad. But overall he/she have been doing amazing. Loves being held & love the superworms. Don’t like greens much 😂 but thank you for your videos ❤️
This has been very helpful. I had the dome UV light because that’s what Petco told me to get. Thank you so much! I thought I needed that night as well. I think I’ve spend more money than I needed too. My son begged for this pet and I’ve been working hard to make sure I’m doing everything right!
I'm so glad I could help!
Unfortunately, many times, unnecessary items are sold with beardies, but it's awesome that you're doing the research 😊
Love the Dim Switch idea. Brilliant!
Great light recommendations! Only critique is UV across the tank. Too much UV is a thing, and in nature their cue to get out of 3/4/5 UVI is that they’ve warmed up. If they leave the basking area and continue getting those same basking UVI levels they have no cue to hide from them which can lead to over exposure diseases.
Thank you so much for this! I never comment on RUclips videos but I had to for this one. I got a new little guy and the Facebook group I’m in is super critical of EVERYone. It makes me nervous to ask. Your video made me feel confident! Thank you!
Thank you so much for making this video, I have had my beardies for about a year and I've been using a red lights for them at night,but now that i watch this video they can sleep better now! Thank you I think I owe you big time!
3rd time watching this video and taking notes with pen and paper. cant wait to get my beardie thank you Elle!
This is EXACTLY the information I needed. Thank you so much!
Glad I could help! 😊
Elle. So I watched this video and did some research. I recently bought a little beardie. The temps were good but the lizard was pretty lethargic. I decided to go to a t5 uvb/uva build of 22 inches. The same day I put it in, with in a few hours the lizard was running all over the cage. It is now doing a full body shed. So thanks for the tips.
Awesome! That makes me so happy that your beardie is doing better ♥️
One of the biggest things I can say is if you get a dome fixture make sure that it has a ceramic base. If you don’t then the possibility of melting or fires go up.
Thank you so much for this! I'm getting my first beardie in May, and this was so helpful. I've only had lepord geckos, so I want to make sure I'm super prepared and know what to buy. Thank you!
Thanks for your videos. There are really helpful. I just got my first bearded dragon on Thursday. I also very new to your Channel. I love all the videos I see so far!!
I just bought a dragon since December and so far so good.
Thanks!! Very helpful! I recently came into two adult bearded from a friend who had to move away suddenly. Trying to do right by these little guys, but there's so much to learn suddenly. Thanks for a thorough explanation! 👍👍
All different kinds of DIY making things that go into their enclosure, making baby racks, backgrounds, all different kinds would be great and thank you
Thank you Ellie for sharing your information about bearded dragons. I’ve had Hercules for 2 weeks now and he’s 2 years old and I didn’t know anything about bearded dragons other than what the lady told me that I purchased him from. Thank God I did my own research and found your channel on utube, because this lady was wrong about so many things she told me on how to care, feed, bathe, him. Thank you for sharing your information with us.
I just got a baby dragon and this helped a lot! Lights are so confusing!
Swamp basking bulb?!?!?!? Why call it that they should’ve called it Shrek basking bulb 😎 😂
I wish my daughter had a friend like you
Awww 🥰
seeing this comment made my day, idk why haha
I love this! Very informative I’ve been searching for this for far too long. Great timing thank you Elle! 😘
Thank you for this. My biggest issue is worrying about putting the UVB too close. He spends most of his time on the basking spot and we're afraid the light would be too close. But the temp gun is on the way!
I just wana know how many months til I replace my red basking bulb and how long til I replace my fluro uv (stick looking) bulb?
Hi Elle, I noticed that your uvb linear tube stretches the entire length of your enclosure. Mine also do, as well, in that I have TWO 22” Arcadia 12% on either side. I’ve been reading all over the place that too much UVB can be very harmful to bearded dragons. What are your thoughts on this? Have you also heard this (and just for clarification, they are turned off at night for 12 hours)
I know this video is old now, but I love the shirt! I think it s a safe correlation Pokemon lovers are also usually a wide variety of animal lovers too. Thanks for the vids helped me and my wife out a lot with our new beardy!
Thank you for the informative videos ! Should the basking light and uvb be set to mimic sunrise and sunset and fluctuate during the seasons ? Peace !
Quick Question: Do they need a separate sides of the tank dedicated to basking and heating? I'm just confused as to how to make sure they're getting proper heating throughout the whole tank. Thank you!
I need help. I'm getting a 68 gallon tank tomorrow wood sides and plexiglass the fixtures are built in, what wattage bulbs do I need. Also 3 fixtures in it one is meant for uvb but I'm not using the coil kind. Thanks
Elle I have a question. My bearded dragon always wants to go back to his tank when I take him out. But I want to bond with him some more and I also watched this one RUclips video. This guy said that if a bearded dragon wants to go back in its tank don’t put it back because every time you put them back their going to expect you to do that every time (because bearded dragon are very smart) . But Lizardguru says that you need to know what they want like if their beard is black and their tail is flickering they are angry and upset. But I don’t know what to do and I want to be close with my beardie. And when I take him out and hold him while I’m on my bed he jump and poop on my bed so I would have to put him back and he always poops so I can put him back. I don’t know if you will read this or answer but thank you.
I’m going use Arcadia UVB light but the basking light is still on the to do list. Soooooo, what about Arcadia D3 evo? Can I use both? It’s 100w UA-A, UV-B & IR. It’s a heat/light for basking. Do you recommend or no? Cause you said too much will cause sunburn
How long do you have your lights on for the day? Specifically which ones for how long? In one of the other comments someone mentioned a color changing LED strip kind of for decoration for there tank. You mentioned the red light being harmful with the red light from the LED lights be bad for the dragons and what color light could you use if you wanted to do that? Like maybe a couple of hours like a night light or something?
Can you show how you mounted you UV inside the tank and what used? Thank you
I've got a 6 inch Dragon and one seperate basking light and one UVB light that flickers. I'm getting no help from the person who gave me the dragon. So UVB lights are confusing. I don't know if I should replace the UVB light.
I love my bearded dragon, I’ll get him anything
You can get an Arduino uvc sensor for $20, I have mine on a esp8266 running a website that has all of the temperature settings and charts shorwing lamp output power, temperature and humidity for hot mid and cold sides as well as uvc output in the middle. Total cost around $125 and now that I have a raspberry pi cammera in the cage so my daughter can check on here while away i can access the graphs and settings from anywhere.
Thanks for the video! Could you link the long uv light link?
I ordered a t5 ho 10.0 uvb reptisun light, with high output.. what is the closet measure it can be on the inside of my tank from my beardie.. i am currently building him a tank
Mine just reached juvenile and I need to know what’s the best bulb for it? Do I also need a heat rock in my enclosure?
i got a baby beardie today, (8 weeks old) and hes pretty small. i was just wondering if they absolutely need UV lights and why they need UV lights?
Thanks for all you do. Can you answer these questions, I have a 36 gal long using a dime fixture currently my room is at 70 degrees, in tank the temptations ranges in areas of 104, 97- 99. what would be the appropriate bulb? Next when will you do a video on bulging eyes of beardie? It scared me when I saw this and found very like info on it. Can u post?
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🤣 well thank you. Not on the shirt, but Umbreon is my favorite ♥️
I have a new habitat I bought for my dragon from Amazon. It has built in light fixtures. I have had Mushu for 2 n half mths. He's my first dragon!! I want to do right by him..I have the "sun " light in the right light socket. Uv light in middle and blue lite (nite lite) in left socket. Is this ok?? I'm 66 and want this guy to be healthy and grow old w me..he is 5 yrs old.
I've just adopted a bearded dragon. I'm not sure how to handle him but have been doing alot of research. I'm still yet to pick him up thought. I do have 2 Kenyan Sand Boas but it's a first for me owning a bearded dragon. I think I'm more nervous of getting bit. He let's me stroke him behind his head and loves have his eyes stroked. He has quite a nice enclosure that came with a ceramic infrared light. Any tips on handling him. I'm not sure how often he was handled. For now he is eating meal worms. I have tried feeding him cooked pumpkin cut in small cubes and he didn't touch them. Should I be feeding him cockroaches and crickets.
12%?!?! PetSmart sold me one with 7%! It's been a month since I've had it. It is also inside of the enclosure. Do you think it has damage my lizard?
Old video new beardy dad. We have a 150 w bulb with a 4ft x 2ft x 2ft tank. I'm finding the basking spot is reaching 50 degrees Celsius. Thermostat set at 38. I've moved probe off to side and right under spot....any advice?
So I got questions cause sadly I lost my 6 month old bearded dragon today and I think it was cause of the temp and she had crickets and she started not to eat and stuff and the vet told me to give her lettuce and keep a eye on her but she passed. So I am buying alot of stuff before I get a new one. is there any kinda digital temp gage I can get to put in the tank to see the temp and I am gonna get the temp gun u recommend in this video. As well as I was wondering if I get mill worms if they would be a good substitute for the bearded dragon to eat
How much wats for the uv zoomed tube
Stupid question. Are the uva and heat bulbs one in the same? Or do I need separate bulbs? I have the dual fixture that comes with the turtle starter kit from zoomed, and I’m adjusting for putting the baby beardie we just got into their old tank.
Not a stupid question! 😊 So bearded dragons need UVA and UVB, which is separate from the heat bulb. They need linear UVA/UVB lighting though, that's the tube light bulb that spans the length of the tank. I recommend either Reptisun or Arcadia brands, as they both put off adequate UV lighting for beardies - other brands not so much.
I always link products I talk about in my video descriptions as well, so that may also be helpful for you 😊
How many hours of Baskin light and uvb light?
I was told that dubia roaches had to be in moderation due to being so high in nutrients. Is that true? I am new to owning them so I am learning and it has been stressful.
Hi Elle! I love your videos, so very informative. We're getting ready for our first baby bearded dragon and am wondering if you have any videos on how to care for dubia roaches and other feeder insects? Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
your not alone on that. I buy my beardie crickets and then there gone, and I heard its bad to leave the bugs in the cage with the beardie so I have quite the trouble.
Should I turn off both lights at night for my dragon or leave on the heating one?
What temperature does the enclosure have be at night with the ceramic heat element. If I have 2 heating domes , one with a heat lamp and the other with a ceramic element, will it be ok to turn the light side off and leave just the ceramic one on at night. Trying to learn as much as I can before I get a beardie. Also would the beardie be ok in a heated basement, it stays like 5 to 10 degrees cooler down there. Don't know if that will be ok.
Could you use the zilla uvb florescent desert t8 bulb? I saw a lot of people recommend them but I didn't know if they were good to use.
Thanks so much, this helped a lot. I’m getting a an Arcadia heat bulb
I have a 20 gallon tank and can’t seem to find any of the two uvb lights you mentioned for my tank can i just place 2 of the small uvb lights on each side ?
Husbandry to another level
Do you have your uv and basking bulb sitting against the top of your cage?
I learned allot and am gonna go get a long tube uv light tomorrow. I’ve got a dual light fixture that I’m using 1 heat bulb and 1 uv bulb.
Hey I’m getting a new tank for my bearded. It’s going to be a 36 L x 24 W x 36 H. I’m going to have the bio dude sahara set up and long sticks in there so he can climb up towards the top. Do you think I need more then one basking lamp? Or do I need to install my lights inside the tank? I’m just worried about the extra height from the heat source and UVB
Omg Elle I love your videos , you have helped me so much! I have two bearded baby’s bought in pet smart, or you could say rescued from there, they where sick now I’m giving them food by mouth smoothies with all and took them to the vet and now I’m deworming them. But the fact that the red light doesn’t work during the day time is amazing I was using this plus uvb but a coil one - now I’m getting like the coil but plain ones and two I have ; and I changed for the original basking ceramic 100w , the 3 inside the reflective domes covering the whole tank area so they can enjoy the area and feel free to have uvb even in the cold area, is that ok - thank you for your help it would be amazing to have that solved out thanks for your knowledge your so wise 🙏🏻
Hi!! So I’m super new to reptiles. My husband said if I do research I can get a dragon. Here’s my question, I’m not sure it’s been covered in a video. Do we turn off all the lights during the night or just the UVB or the heat lamp as well?? Thanks in advance!!!
All lights need to be turned off at night prolonged use of lights (even the red ones) causes damage to their eyes even the heat lamp needs to be turned off if the temp drops below 65 you can get a ceramic heat emitter to use at night they only produce heat and no light
I have a question. The pet store gave me the 2 in 1 lighting fixtures and they gave me me a heat uvb bulb with a cool uvb light bulb. Do I keep the cool bulb on 24/7? And the heat bulb on for 12 hours? Or just switch of the heat bulb and then turn on the cool bulb afterwards for night time? First time bearded dragon owner here lol
All lights must be turned off at night. You need a T5 10-14% tube UVB bulb from either Arcadia or zoo med, as well as a separate heat lamp.
Here’s a good video on bearded dragon lighting
ruclips.net/video/bnVSNFVNMak/видео.html
I have a mercury bulb that I got for free when I got with the tank…. It’s a power sun all on one bulb… I use that for the basking area then I have a ubv t5 tube light next to is. Is it ok?
I’d replace the mercury vapour bulb with a halogen flood bulb, MVBs can’t be dimmed (and therefore you can’t regulate the temperature).
So, I'm hoping to get my first bearded dragon soon (actually, it's my first pet reptile!), and I have a spare 20 gallon tank that I'll be using for a few months, but I know that the beardie will outgrow it quickly. At Christmas my relatives usually send me money, so I'm hoping to upgrade to a 55 gallon, but for now would it be ok to get a coil uvb bulb? I don't want to spend a hundred dollars on a UVB fixture that I'll just have to replace after a few months. Advice?
4,2,2 feet tank.
Hello so I just recently got a baby bearded dragon and changed from the reptisun 5.0 coil to the zilla 50 uvb light fixture desert series. Should I change the one in the desert series for the reptisun 10 uvb strip?
I just made the same switch a week ago
Love your beardie and love your tee! 😃
Thanks for this, Elle! :) I'm wondering what your take is on dimmable thermostats? Or do you happen to have a video on them? :) Thanks again!
Heat lamps should ideally be hooked up to a dimmer or dimming thermostat to regulate the temperature.
I just love beardies 🥰🥰 there just so chubby and cute 😊
My tank for my bearded dragon is the zen habitat 100w swamp basking spot work for that tank setup
I just ordered a 4x2x4 enclosure for my painted agama. I would like to re-use a 3-ft T5 HO UVB bulb that I already have. However, since the cage is tall and UVB dramatically decreases with distance, would it be a good idea to add a second 3-ft fixture with another T5HO UVB bulb?
So i have a tank for 100x50x50 (65 gallon) and i need lights. Any tips? How much watt do i need and is a combi light good?
Keep in mind that that’s not big enough for an adult. Adults need a 4x2x2’ enclosure minimum, and bigger is strongly recommended.
Combo lights aren’t good. Arcadia’s 12-14% tube bulb is best for UVB, and a high wattage PAR38 halogen flood bulb is best for heat.
Hi there what light goes off first
I have both uvb light and spot lamb together not separate I'm just hope if you would recommend for my breardie
I have a 40 gallon tank and a baby bearded dragon and he goes back and forth from the basking to the uv. Is that normal and also y does he bask a lot
It sounds pretty normal. It is also normal for them to spend most of the day basking. As long as your temps are correct (them being too low can cause them to bask all day, too), he might just enjoy basking 😊
Make sure your heat lamp and UVB bulb are on the same side, and that the UVB is a tube bulb, not a compact one. What’s the basking spot temperature and how is it being measured (analog thermometer, digital, or temperature gun)?
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Thank you 😊
Hey! New beardie mom and new sub. We bought a starter kit that came with hood fixture and a uvb coil bulb. Everyone said tube lighting is crucial. How long can my beardie deal with the coil until I can spend another 60 bucks or so for a new fixture and tube bulb? I'm worried he will die, but he is eating, pooping, playing and shedding just fine!
We also got an additional uvb bulb light to put in his dual bulb fixture to extend it. I also take him outside for 20 min a day to get natural sunlight
Tube lighting is important simply because it gives more of an even amount of UVB, it makes sure your beardie doesn’t develop MBD. I wouldn’t use a coil light for a long time (months) but a few weeks should be okay? Not sure how long it will take you to save up, but I wouldn’t wait long especially if your beardie is young or a baby. Its good that you bought another light though! Good luck 👍🏼
Sissss, IM STRESSED 😅 I just night my beardie today and am hoping and praying I’m doing the right thing. I have him a blue light for nighttime.. and a white uv and heat lamp for daytime. It all came with the kit... is the blue light ok?
I've heard that kits aren't always reliable! I found that a 100 watt with a skinnier dome was liked better by my beardie, more than a larger dome. I hope this is helpful
Is it reflector necessary and can i make one from metal?
Love the Pokémon shirt
Hey a quick ? For u is it bad to keep your bearded dragon out the cage and only use it for them to sleep we've had ours for a year so far and we basically treat her like a baby we get her up with us she's out all day with us she naps and burrows in blanket's she eats everything outside the cage then for bed she goes in is it ok or is it not such a good idea
They really need at least an hour or two in the cage to bask after they eat - this way they can properly digest their food. But other than that, time out of the cage is great! 😊
@@ellesreptiles thank u for the reply we started puting her in after her meals and i think she doesnt mind it cuz after that she's super active thank u again for the reply o and before i go on behalf of the whole family of mine we love ur vids u do such a great job on rhem u deserve a 5 outta 5 star rating keep up the great work 😁
I am sorry I am confused. They need long uvb light and then they need basking light what about ceramic heat emitter? If your uvb light is across the whole cage and you have a ceramic heat emitter do you need a basking light too?
Are the led strips (The ones with the remote and change colors) bad for lizards?
Hi, I just got a baby bearded dragon and I think she's 2-3 months old, I currently have her in a 20 gallon tank, and I don't think she has the proper lighting, what brands for ugh do you recommend?
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Keep in mind that she’s going to need a 4x2x2’ enclosure bare minimum when she’s older, ideally bigger.
Arcadia’s tube bulbs are best for UVB. For heat, a halogen flood bulb from a hardware store would be good. The brand doesn’t matter too much but Philips is a good one.
My roommate recently abandoned her bearded dragon and for the past 5-8 years his light has been on 24 hours a day. What do I do?? Should I start turning it off at night?
yes wtf…? that is not ok… if u do not know how to care for him bring him to a rescue he doesn’t deserve to be mis treated
I’m a new bearded dragon owner should the light be on top of them or near them
The bulbs should be on top of one side of the enclosure if it has a mesh lid, mounted inside the enclosure (at the top) otherwise.
I have a mesh top, and my fixture is too long to fit into the tank to mount it on the inside, so I’m going to cut a small hole in the mesh and that should work fine I think
Hi Elle!! I was wondering where you got the metal bracket for your uvb and how did you install them. I would really like to do this for my beardie
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No other M.V.B videos I've seen say to pre-burn the bulb for any amount of time. Why do you say they must be pre burned for 24 hours? I'm really curious and want to make sure I'm doing it right
Where did you get the brackets for your bar light to mount it inside the tank?
Love this one on lighting so many people don't understand about it. Can't wait for DIY on Wednesday's. Will have to think on things he can do. GOD BLESS and have a great week.
Question, I have been using a red heating lamp for night time. You said it’s not recommended. Does that mean all lights should be out at night time?
All lights out at night are best! I've heard they can disrupt their sleeping schedule.
Yeah they don’t need any light at night. The sun obviously isn’t out therefore they don’t need it in captivity either. You could use a ceramic heat emitter at night if its very cold where you live, it produces heat but no light which is good.
@@stuckinthelazycorneragain4016 Yes just went to pet smart, have my basking and uvb lamp on a timer and the ceramic on 24 hrs a day. The reptile person said just to make sure with the ceramic and basking on together that it doesn't get too hot. So far its been about 105-110 F on the hot side. She said to make sure it doesn't get over 115, in that case, turn off the ceramic. Do you concur with this information?
Daniel Burns Yeah that sounds fine. I’m wondering why your temps won’t go up with only the one heat lamp though? You shouldn’t need both, odd. Are you checking your temps with thermometers and/or temp gun? And what’s your bulbs wattage? Just curious. Also 110 is definitely on the higher end. Babies tend to like it hot though so maybe that’s why?
@@stuckinthelazycorneragain4016 I am checking my temp with thermometers. They came with the Thrive Desert Reptile Terrarium Kit: www.petsmart.com/reptile/habitats-and-decor/terrariums/thrive-desert-reptile-terrarium-essentials-kit---20-gallon-54181.html as well as the UVB/Basking bulbs. The basking bulb is 75 watts, the UVB is 13 watts, and the supplementary ceramic bulb is 60 watts.
If I have a 10 gallon tank what wattage of UVB do I need or what you would recommend 😩