what temp does a viv need to be for a baby beardy it is normaly 85-95 in there is that to hot??
thanks
2007-12-27 09:02:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
The daytime temperature of the tank should be between 80-85° F. Even 90° will do. A lamp that emits heat should be placed above one end of the tank, providing a temperature drop of about 10° cooler on the opposite end.
Pick a wattage of the bulb to provide the proper temperature within the tank. Under tank heaters are useful to gently raise the overall temperature of the tank.
At night, the temperature should drop to 70-75° F. When room temperatures are below 70° F. at night, use an under tank heater or a ceramic heat emitter. Obviously, at least two thermometers must be in use to monitor these temperatures, and care must be taken to prevent burns to the lizard.
It sounds like your temps are a little on the high side, but will be fine. It is ALWAYS better to have it a little warmer than cooler.
What you can do to slightly decrease the temps is let the heat lamp be on the rim of the tank on the warm side.
That way it sort of "hangs" [without falling] over the edge allowing some of the heat to be emitted outside the tank.
If you have a plastic lid, then just change to a lower wattage to avoid burning the rim, or starting a fire.
2007-12-27 09:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by Still Tippin 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
High there this is the correct temperatures for your bearded dragon you need a basking light to produce 90-110 degrees (f) and a back ground temperature of 80-85 degrees (f) Bearded dragons like it hot and use a heat mat in the night.
Use 2x thermometers both ends off the tank one should be 1" above the bottom of the tank at the basking end and the other the same height at the hotter end you can use a thermostat to control the temps there pricey but a good investment. Also make sure your logs are under the basking light for them and use paper or paper towels as substrate until 6 months+ then use calci sand. There is a good alternative bulb called a mercury vapor bulb which again is pricey but does both the jobs of u.v and heat well worth the money. Don't allow temps at night to drop below 70 degrees as this will induce hibernation or buimation ( small sleep) that's why you use the heat mat. Keep your lights on for 12hrs a day. Make sure you give them a light mist daily and thay have plenty of fresh water and food. If you need to know anything else please don't hesitate to ask i have owned bearded dragons for 20 years.
2007-12-28 05:25:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We usually kept our temp between 80 & 85. 95 may be a little too much. Baby bearded dragons are soooo cute by the way
2007-12-27 09:10:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
High 80's on the warm side and high 70's on the cool side. A basking spot with heat lamp with temps of 105F for baby dragons.
You must have a large enough tank that allows this temperature gradient--a minimum of 40 gallon breeder tank is a must. Anything smaller is too difficult to regulate properly.
You don't need under tank heaters or heat lamps at night. Beardies can tolerate and must have a cool down period with complete darkness for good health. As long as your house temps don't drop below 60F he'll be just fine.
Timers on your heat lamps and UVB bulbs will assure a natural day/night cycle.
Good sites to visit:
http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.com/home.html
http://www.biology.lsa.umich.edu/research/labs/ktosney/file/BD.html
2007-12-27 12:00:31 · answer #4 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Separate your dragons and your subject would be solved. they are not meant to stay jointly except they're mating, it is a few distance too early for a 4 month previous dragon, they dont attain sexual adulthood till around a million 12 months.
2016-10-20 02:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby needs a basking spot of around 105F and the cooler side needs to be around 80F.
They need the high heat in the basking spot to properly digest their food.
Please visit http://www.beardeddragon.org for care sheets on how to properly care for your beardie, and visit the forums for loads of great advice from experienced handlers.
2007-12-27 23:30:09 · answer #6 · answered by Nasubi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have got 2 beardies i keep mine 85 on one side and slightly cooler on the side
2007-12-28 04:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by marina m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's like, the perfect temp. I wouldn't go any hotter than that though.
2007-12-27 14:35:27 · answer #8 · answered by rodeogirl1393 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋