You want a bearded dragon and want to make sure it is receives proper care. To do this you must have everything needed before you bring your new pet home. Below is a manual listing all the items to keep your new bearded dragon happy and healthy.

 

A large aquarium or terrarium with a screened top. Get as big a cage as possible.

 

A combination light fixture that supports fluorescent and incandescent lights.

 

A UVB fluorescent bulb. A good choice is the ZooSun Reptisun 10.0 fluorescent bulb.

 

Daylight bulbsand night time ceramicheat emitter.

 

Substrate for the bottom of the tank.

 

A hiding area for your bearded dragon.

 

Rocks, branches, or logs for climbing and basking.

 

Food bowl, smooth insect bowl, and a water dish.

 

Any additional decorations, backgrounds, or artifical plants to make the habitat look more natural.

 

 

 

Crickets, mealworms or superworms that have been gut loaded.

Frozen mixed vegetables: beans, carrots, peas.

 

Fresh vegetables: carrots, mustard, collared, dandelion greens, or kale.

 

Calcium & vitamin D3 supplement powder.