Bearded Dragon Enclosure

[David_F]

Okay, I'm thinking about getting a bearded dragon. I've researched a bit and think I have an idea on care and how big an enclosure I need. I think 55 gallon should be good for an adult but will a screen enclosure be okay? I'm thinking something like a custom chameleon cage. Anyone with experience or just ideas please help me. Thanks for any advice.

David

 

[Zoo Keeper]

I would not use a screen enclosure, dragons need high temps., and glass tanks are a better choice. 55 gal is the smallest, I would use , bigger is better. Your temps., should range from aprox. 92 on one side to about 105 on the other. they need this range to properly digest there food.

 

[Malkavian]

One of my friends has a bearded dragon enclosure that's basically a wooden box four feet on a side and about two feet high. they furnished it with rocks and sand and things and put a screen top (a screen out of a window) over it and heated appropriately

Only downside to that is the wood precludes the use of undertank heaters

 

[Dessicata]

Undertank heaters are no good for beardies anyway. Mine are in a 4.5' x 3' x 2' vivarium, heated with a spot bulb/UVB light.

 

[David_F]

Thanks for all the info. Gonna have to check some more stuff out I guess.