Bearded dragons come from the semi-arid, desert regions of Australia, which brings some challenges for heating a bearded dragon habit. It is extremely important to mimic those conditions when keeping a bearded dragon as a pet. Since the bearded dragon’s homeland is a hot, dry place with little humidity, their habitat must be as well. […]
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Supplementing Terrarium Heat Using Heat Pads
There might be times when using just heat lamps or ceramic heat emitters are not enough to keep your bearded dragon warm. This can be an issue during very cold weather in the winter months. To supplement the heat in your bearded dragon’s terrarium, try adding an undertank heating pad. Supplementing Terrarium Heat Using Heat […]
Humidity Levels for a Bearded Dragon
Bearded dragons come from the dry, desert areas of the Australian outback. Because of this, bearded dragons require a low degree of relative humidity that is vital to their survival. Humidity levels for a bearded dragon raised in captivity are extremely important. Relative humidity inside the enclosure should be kept between 35 to 40 percent. […]
Creating Basking and Cool Zones for a Bearded Dragon
Maintaining the proper temperatures in your bearded dragon’s habitat is very important for its survival and health. Without adequate temperatures throughout the entire enclosure, your bearded dragon could lose its appetite, become lethargic and act lazy, not grow properly, or could even die. Here are some tactics for creating basking and cool zones for a […]
Proper Temperatures for a Bearded Dragon
Since bearded dragons come from the hot, arid regions of Australia in the wild, these conditions must be replicated as much as possible in captivity. Bearded dragons are cold-blooded creatures and they regulate their body temperature from external sources, like the sun. It is important when keeping a bearded dragon as a pet that the […]
