So, you've got yourself a small dragon. Well, baby bearded dragons require slightly different care than their older counterparts. Keep reading to pick up a few tips on caring for baby beardies.
Habitat
Obviously, adults need a larger enclosure than juveniles. It's important that you don't house a baby in a vivarium that's way too large. It will likely make him very uncomfortable. Babies should be kept in a maximum 20 gallon tank until at least four months old. Don't forget to put some rocks, wood, and sticks in the habitat so he can climb around.
Substrate
The type of substrate that you use with baby bearded dragons is very important. Since they're pretty sloppy eaters, they commonly ingest pieces of substrate. Therefore, it's best to use carpet or some type of paper product as a substrate. As your beardie ages, you can change the substrate to sand.
Crickets
You need to feed babies crickets on a regular basis. Provide all he can eat within 15 minutes. However, it's important that you don't feed him crickets that are too large for him. Not only may he choke on the oversized cricket, it may also lead to impaction or pressure on the spinal cord which can cause paralysis.
Water
Baby dragons don't usually drink their water from a bowl. Instead, they usually choose to get water from misting or soaking. It's best to mist them about three times each day to ensure that they stay hydrated. Older dragons tend to eat more salads, so they get water from them.
Mates
Are you thinking about moving your baby dragon in with others sometime in the future. Well, you need to make sure that they're approximately the same size. If not, the larger dragon will probably be aggressive and attack the smaller one.
There are probably many more things you need to learn about caring for bearded dragons. Fortunately, bearded-dragon-care.net provides everything you need to get started. So, stop by today to start reading about topics such as how to setup proper bearded dragon housing.
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