Checklist of Vital Equipment for Beardies

Any currently available bearded dragons

Be sure to read our in-depth guide to keeping beardies!

Tips, tricks and other interesting information

We recommend that you have the following items ready and set up before you collect your Dragon.

Getting the cage set up and running for several days before purchasing a Dragon will help it adjust to its new home and settle in more quickly:

Vivarium

4' x 2' or larger for adults; young dragons can be housed in smaller enclosures but will quickly outgrow them

Substrate

Paper / tiles / reptile carpet for babies; fine, sifted playsand can be used for adults

UVB tube

(8-12% strength) with a controller of the right wattage

Basking Light

Set to give a basking spot of 105-110f

Dimming Thermostat

This protects your Dragon from overheating

Basking Area

We prefer using rocks to branches as they have better thermal properties

Food

Both fresh veg and insects

Calcium / Vitamin supplements

Water Dish and Food Dish

Timers

To control the day / night cycle of the lights

Thermometers

To check temperatures