hi, i am a little worried about my beardie not being warm enough, i have a 4f x2ftx2ft vivarium. i have a uvb bulb thats reaches from end to end and a normal 60watt household bulb on one side. the trouble is im not sure it is warm enough, my thermometer has broken and ive just ordered two new ones ( one at each end) ive heard you can get 100watt bulbs, do you reckon that is better? its just i dont see her basking alot,
2007-06-18 02:24:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I suspect you are correct. A 60W regular household bulb is unlikely to provide enough heat unless the beardie is almost directly underneath it. The heat it generates would quickly disappate in a vivarium of that size, which is plenty of space for even an adult beardie, by the way. Any hardware store should sell a suitable bulb for your situation. I would suggest at least a 100W spot light (the cone shaped bulbs not the round ones) to start with and then check your temp. These bulbs should be in a ceramic fixture for safety sake.
2007-06-18 09:10:02 · answer #1 · answered by Thea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You gotta be careful not to over heat as well. You can put a heating pad on low and cover it and set the beardie on it.. You are talking about a baby bird, right? Watch the bird. If it is too warm it will pant with it's mouth opened and tongue moving which is a sign it is trying to cool down. If it is not warm enough it may not digest it's food well. you could also put a cloth over it loosly, they like the dark and hidden area's anyway. But keep an eye on it. I would be a little worried about making the bulb higher in watts. Birds are generally warmer than we are so if you touch your bird, and it feels cool to you, then I would do something to help it be warmer. Without a way to watch the temperature, this is the best advice I can give at the moment.
2007-06-18 02:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by whatthefudgymudgy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, the lizard is going to need a bigger tank. If she isn't basking she might be warm enough. Is she very active? I recommend putting in a stick where she can climb it to get to the heat source. When you get the thermometer try to keep the temperature at around 100. and give her a place where it is cool.
2007-06-18 06:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by Raven H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest using a cermamic heating bulb placed over one part of the vivarium. I wouldn't recommend normal household bulbs for reptiles.
2007-06-18 03:10:03 · answer #4 · answered by Richard T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
good day, you may grant a basking section with a sunlight hours temperature between 35-43C (ninety 5-110F) the cool end of the vivarium could be interior the form of 26-30C (80-85F). in the time of the evening the temperature could drop no below 16C (60F), maximum domicile temperatures don’t drop below this, yet whilst yours does, use a warmth mat on the warmth element of the vivarium. UV easy could be used to help Bearded Dragons acquire the nutrition D-3 they require. do not use a UV easy with a share any decrease then 5%. stable success.
2016-10-17 21:34:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should use a heat lamp
2007-06-21 17:42:05 · answer #6 · answered by Holden C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋