Finally actual good advice for keeping bearded dragons thanks a lot man hopefully this will educate others
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Appreciate you
@SamanthaEdgell25 күн бұрын
FINALLY someone said it! Adult beardies need BIGGER THAN 40gals! Ive seen toooo many ppl saying 40g is fine 🤦🏻♀️.
@Articriss3 ай бұрын
Reptile sand should not be kept with bearsies especially if its not mixed. Using a diff substrate would be better as long as ur beardie has good husbandry. Sand often leads to impaction which can be hard to notice and very had for ur beardies.
@mariomartinez9913 ай бұрын
Correct
@lildarkmatter83733 ай бұрын
Yeah there's only a handful of reptiles you should ever use sand for. Personally if you want a more natural floor that can be removed if you need, I would get Excavator Clay. One bag would cover this floor easy.
@mariagenua81163 ай бұрын
So true...that what the vet told me when I got my first beraded dragon
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Understand where you’re coming from because the hobby was under the belief that sand was bad due to impaction. However we have now solved that issue and have found out through research from vets and advanced keepers that it wasn’t sand but the husbandry like uvb and temps. Sand is perfectly safe as long as your temps are ok uvb is not coil but a t5 like an Arcadia 12% or zoo med 10.0 t5. Also the beardie is receiving proper supplements like calcium and a multivitamin once Month. Most keepers are starting this way thanks to all the advanced keepers and vets pushing the updated keeping methods.
@Articriss3 ай бұрын
@ChiefSweetsUniverse I know that's why I put without good husbandry. It is still not the best to use and is far better to use a type of dirt substrate but you given your message you seem responsible with keeping an eye on your beardie and making sure it isn't causing any issues:) I'm happy to hear that, I see so many terrible setups and husbandry. It's mainly for people watching the video who are matbe looking to get a beardie or jave one and aren't experienced enough to have sand.
@Kitchen126ChefChewy3 ай бұрын
So glad to see correct information being spread more now a days
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
The hobby is changing for the better
@Kitchen126ChefChewy3 ай бұрын
Yes it is! Been loving your vids btw
@HaruDoneYet2 ай бұрын
I like the majority of the info but I’m hesitant on the sand due to the risk of impaction. Don’t get me wrong I understand improper husbandry is the main reason for this but for new keepers I feel it’s highly likely to have a hiccup here or there so I feel like it’s a better idea to suggest a solid substrate such as paper towel for a little bit. Plus the paper towel can make it easier to see if there is health issues in the dragon. Once the keeper gets the feel for everything then they could move to loose substrate. Also Id like to point out that some dragons can have health issues that make loose substrate less ideal because they just can’t pass it like a healthy individual. This mainly happens with rescues I’ve noticed so I feel people should keep that in mind as well. I also suggest a sand/soil mix to mimic the natural habitat. They do live in deserts but it’s not the stereotypical sand desert. Plus a mix can give them an opportunity to make burrows and exhibit natural behaviors.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse2 ай бұрын
Most of the time the husbandry issue is uvb. That’s why if you set up like this it’ll be fine. Beardies can’t absorb calcium and other nutrients without uvb so they will try and eat the dirt to get nutrients from the soil since they aren’t getting it from there diet. I do mention that a soil mix is better but even straight sand isn’t the worst option. As where the central dragons are located it’s very sandy with clay underneath. But I totally understand what you mean
@julianto43613 ай бұрын
Nice info as usual! Just would like to add on one thing for the thermostat, I would suggest having one that allows you to set a temperature range (e.g. lights get off at 40c and on at 36c). The one shown only allows us to set one predetermined temp. The heat lamp could be on and off constantly and it's bad for the reptile and the lifespan of the heat lamp.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Yes very true lots of great thermostats out there for sure!
@Coop03 ай бұрын
If you actually kept a bearded dragon you would have a point and shoot thermometer
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
@@Coop0 yeah but a thermostat is essential in case of accidents like maybe a heat wave and your AC goes out. In house temps could reach 95f then a heat lamp could raise basking temps well over 140f thermostat saves that from happening
@julianto43613 ай бұрын
@@Coop0 a thermostat and p&s thermometer is complete different thing. Both are essential.
@glorias.29303 ай бұрын
Pls keep these coming! So good! ❤
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@caitlin308513 ай бұрын
Thank you
@caitlin308513 ай бұрын
Thank you
@caitlin308513 ай бұрын
Thank you
@jgfishing273 ай бұрын
Once again AWESOME video Sammy keep up the good work man! And to everyone else wondering why he’s recommending “sand” or a mixture of sand is because a healthy dragon that is also hydrated & well supplemented with the proper nutrition will have absolutely no problem ingesting & passing it through their system. Contrary to the hobby belief 😅. So yes he’s correct ✅
@talonmorrison50123 ай бұрын
I’m a manager at petsmart and yes I’m happy to see that people know what they are talking about! We also try and stay away from the starter kits it has a lot of the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM for a reptile to stay alive definitely doesn’t have all they need.
@casualidentitycrisis12713 ай бұрын
Don't use sand in your Bearded dragons tank, they will eat the sand and it will lead to compaction which could kill them.
@ashton54933 ай бұрын
Sand is fine as long as you have the proper basking temperature and it’s not calcium sand.
@deathcap563 ай бұрын
@@ashton5493except, it’s not. It’s been proven to be a risk for many years, and in their native range they don’t live on just loose sand anyways
@ashton54933 ай бұрын
@@deathcap56 First of all I feel like it’s because most of the time people who own a bearded dragon aren’t giving it the proper care, there is lots of people who would go into a pet store and get a pet with doing little to no research. And since pet stores are the most common places to get pets they are also getting not so healthy animals to begin with and they are probably taking care of the animal improperly and in a way that the pet store told them to. And I know it’s not just sand that they live on but in some areas of their native range it does get pretty sandy in some spots. And they usually do ok if they have the proper care, usually they would eat any type of loose substrate when they are trying to eat their food or if they have a vitamin definitely. But with a proper hot enough UVB basking spot they should be able to properly disgust the substrate just fine. If it does end up being impacted it’s mostly do to dehydration and lack or proper UVB. Also if someone is that concerned about their bearded dragon eating the substrate even if they did have the proper basking spot and good hydration they can feed it on on a plate or rock slate or they can use a different substrate. The guy who posted this video ChiefSweetsUniverse has a whole video on that topic and he explains it in better detail,I suggest watching it if you haven’t already. Either way I feel like if a pet owner properly did their up to date research and are looking into getting a bearded dragon or any reptile for that matter then they should be able to pick out a substrate that works properly for them, as long as the substrate isn’t dyed or calcium sand and their pet is getting it’s basic needs and it’s healthy then they should be ok.
@cavi55143 ай бұрын
Sand only leads to impaction if you’re feeding them on the gd sand. They don’t just go around eating sand. Biggest problem with sand is making sure you keep it clean and replace it.
@asparagusandsin3 ай бұрын
@@cavi5514They literally go around investigating things with their tongues. (Their reflection, a dot they thought was a bug, etc.) The survivorship bias is strong, with the pro-sand argument.
@garg45313 ай бұрын
Nice showing that you can make a good enclosure even using only Petsmart products! 👍
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@NicoDiAngelo_EmoBoy3 ай бұрын
I got one of the kits for my leopard gecko but my dad wouldn’t even listen to me if I told him not to get it. I’m thankful he got me the Tank and the gecko though. I plan on getting him a better tank soon when I have the money
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Understandable good you are gonna do it even if you have to do it yourself. I did the same when I was young
@evanlongwell41963 ай бұрын
Yup I agree with all this nice to see someone not freak out over loose substrate it can be done if done correctly and with the right kind of loose substrate
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Ivy-rb4rs3 ай бұрын
People always say how bad sand is for them when in reality they live in sandy areas in there natural habitat
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Haha exactly
@Sirmusty4253 ай бұрын
i also learned that when the husbandry is bad or incorrect it will cause impaction with loose substrate 😢
@maxburka11103 ай бұрын
This isn’t really true. Deserts in Australia aren’t like the Sahara for example. They’re much rockier, with more compact ground. Sand like this doesn’t allow beardies to burrow, which is a natural instinct for them. It also increases the risk of impaction or clogged pores.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
@@maxburka1110 they actually tested the sand where beardies were and it was 95% quartz sand. With clay and silt making up the rest
@Maja-se3hf3 ай бұрын
because this kind of sand is indeed really dangerous for reptiles and the op just spreads misinformation that can potentially kill your reptile.
@NordicChickensTX3 ай бұрын
I'm almost there with my tank looking like that next paycheck. Thanks for the help.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@kushpaladin3 ай бұрын
reminds me of my bearded dragon i had named Drago.. we moved from a heated 67 degree house to a cold house in the mountains with no heating.... the poor little bugger got too cold even with a heat lamp
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Yeah sometimes you need multiple heat sources
@Lyrebird.Rainwing3 ай бұрын
"Bearded dragons love to climb" My bearded dragon who is a lazy potato most of the time:
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Haha every dragon is different
@BAT13572 ай бұрын
Mine is lazy but also a clumsy ragdoll. He climbs but then also falls off of things 😂
@nathanjoselin16172 күн бұрын
babies are lively
@Lyrebird.Rainwing2 күн бұрын
@@nathanjoselin1617 Well mine isn't a baby
@Lyrebird.Rainwing2 күн бұрын
He's almost 2 years old
@yettaahenakew623912 күн бұрын
Listen to this boy. He's telling the truth
@marycox6130Ай бұрын
You seem like someone who knows how to keep a bearded dragon on sand and I respect that. However, there are risks involved with not doing it properly, which beginners probably won't do sand properly. So, I would suggest giving some disclaimers like, you need to make absolute sure you have the right uvb, make sure you monitor if the beardie is eating any of the sand, explain what some of the risks are, provide alternatives, and explain that sand is not recommended for beginners. Overall you seem like an amazing keeper who knows what they are doing, but I would keep this in mind when making videos in the future. Really good job on the tank though, it looks great!
@josesoto23423 ай бұрын
The casual Fallout 4 Pipboy box 🫡
@Im_a_person7463 ай бұрын
I just bought a huge fish tank, put all the things that you said inside of it, and made a custom lid and door
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
If you can make it work and it’s large enough nice
@thebr33102 ай бұрын
Always wanted a bearded dragon. When my parents die I’m getting one
@Jaxxy352 ай бұрын
For a beginner, I would not recommend sand because only good husbandry will prevent your bearded dragon from becoming impacted by the sand. Repti carpet is much better for newbies.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse2 ай бұрын
So repticarpet will actually cause stress in dragons cause there nails get stuck every now and then and they don’t like it. Sometimes even ripping there nails off
@Jaxxy352 ай бұрын
@ChiefSweetsUniverse I've never heard of that and my beardie never had that problem, but I trimmed her nails since we handled her a lot. She was still able to climb since I only cut the very tip.
@pippetandpossum2 ай бұрын
Repticarpet can cause issues too. Tile or excavator clay is best imo.
@mijo8613 күн бұрын
I ❤ my beardies. None of them like sand
@christianbush54493 ай бұрын
We used felt on bottom as babies so sand wouldnt harm them as young lizards
@UnknownPrince..13 күн бұрын
At how old would I need to upgrade my tank? And what size?
@sauce9039 күн бұрын
Now I feel like a pos cuz I got one of the starter kits
@jeremyagosto-santana52802 ай бұрын
Even if you say “studies show this and that”, it’s better to not risk it and choose a mat for the first few months.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse2 ай бұрын
I mean I breed dragons and have put them on sand and substrate right out the gate 1 month out the egg no problem with hundreds of dragons.
@GiggaWigga67203 ай бұрын
Total cost?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
The tank was on sale for $120 so really cheap. Total costs were $400
@Manci_cav3 ай бұрын
My friend have it 😊 she's so cute and I have a tortoise dog and cat
@believeinshadows1393 ай бұрын
Please don’t you sand. Impaction is a real and deadly thing cause by sand. Everything else here is fine tho. If you want substrate coco fiber is good. The dragon can pass it through its digestive system if eaten.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
That’s actually old hobby knowledge we now know sand is perfectly fine and dragons will just poop it out. However you need proper husbandry like good uvb proper heat to not have impaction but impaction will occur with anything including coco fiber if husbandry is off.
@brynnegerman35782 ай бұрын
Uhhh your best bet is top soil sand mix bc it’s closer to the Australian substrate, and then if you really love your dragon you also can order legit Australian substrate. I have heard sand is fine but I would really really recommend a ratio.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse2 ай бұрын
Yeah I prefer mixes in all my videos but this is just for people who don’t want to go anywhere else and only shop at petsmart or petco. Agree the Australian sand is the best
@brynnegerman35782 ай бұрын
I’m sure you do it’s just that lazy people shouldn’t own pets, especially reptiles. So many reptiles live for years in shitty conditions and it’s not fair, yet their owners have no clue. Going to multiple places to get supplies for your set up isn’t that big of a deal. I just personally wouldn’t promote this because it encourages lazy husbandry. Thats all, I’m sure you know what you’re doing but as reptile enthusiasts we shouldn’t promote just anyone taking on a reptile.
@AlexAllenKale3 ай бұрын
Hello chiefsweet I just wanted to let you know I’m finally getting my second reptile a Leopard gecko it took me a while to decide between a tagu and a leopard gecko but I made my decision a leopard gecko thanks to you I’m finally joining the reptile hobby
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Gang! Lets go!
@Rodeoreptiles3 ай бұрын
Awesome dude
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Rodeoreptiles3 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse your welcom do you think u could do like a ball python tub set up thats fairly cheap
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
@@Rodeoreptiles yeah plan on doing tons of ball python stuff soon
@Rodeoreptiles3 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse okie dokie
@Bloodsport13378 сағат бұрын
How big do you recommend for an adult bearded
@MM_iDStroyАй бұрын
No sand… they most of time eat some by mistake and they can die from it. Used ceramics plate for ours and seems to be the best!
@BlahBlahBlahBlah693 ай бұрын
I was told sand was bad and to only keep them on tile or paper towels
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
That was old info we now know is wrong make sure you have proper husbandry and your dragon will not get impacted
@Clarky_Warky3 ай бұрын
Bearded dragons also need to dig, they naturally keep themselves in burrows. Keeping them on tiles is neglecting that
@josuegomez543Ай бұрын
How long until I have to change the tank?
@woodlandfalls2 ай бұрын
what about a basking spot that holds high temps to help digestion..? or are they different than leopard geckos in that sense
@ChiefSweetsUniverse2 ай бұрын
The wood is the basking spot. In the wild beardies will spend lots of time basking in trees and fence posts to absorb heat so giving wood in the enclosure is a great way to make them feel at home
@mfi-cf7sp2 ай бұрын
I’ve always been told by many sources not to use repti sand with a beardie because they want to lick everything 🤷🏻♀️ I use the mulch for all my reptiles because several of mine have to be misted with water
@Kaiandherfloof9 күн бұрын
What should I use at nighttime for heat
@corrupteddisciple14112 ай бұрын
Got my bearded dragon today starter kit was a much better deal but I can work off it. Wouldn't sand be pretty difficult to keep clean on the bottom. Also red lamps are for night time no?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse2 ай бұрын
They can see red at night so if you had it on it would be like sleeping with red light on all night. All lights off at night Yeah you can definitely work off the start kit for sure congrats on the beardie!
@marrionna0442 ай бұрын
Does sand not impact beardies like it does leopard geckos?
@mossy_tea3 ай бұрын
do you have one of these but for leopard geckos?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Will make one
@claireryan98253 ай бұрын
I have a red heat bulb my Beardie is fine it was from a reptile shop and they said it’s the best one to use
@mslashay35Ай бұрын
Question. What's wrong with the red bulb heat lamps. Idk just curious???
@gamingwithjad7149Ай бұрын
This is helpful but what if u just start off with the 120 gallon tank so u don’t have to buy one when it’s little and one when it’s big
@ChiefSweetsUniverseАй бұрын
That’s what I recommend in all my care guide but this just helps newbs who get one and don’t know how to set up the 40
@preston88663 ай бұрын
first mistake was actually going to petsmart
@dragontail54673 ай бұрын
i got a t5 10 percent light thats a 10 inch bar, do you think that will suffice the uvb needs for my beardie?
@LillianBryan-bn6vt2 ай бұрын
Anddd this is why they shouldn’t be sold at petsmart. I got a baby beardie for 70 bucks and it has costed me about 4,000 dollars so far. They need so many expensive things to live happy and healthy. They take lots of work with very little reward because they’re just small reptiles that don’t do much. People end up buying them and killing them because they have such high standards for good living conditions and they can’t afford it or aren’t ready to drop thousands on a tiny lizard that they paid 70 dollars for. They should NEVER be sold as regular pets because it’s not worth it for most people. Idk why petsmart still sells these, too much work too little reward for people who don’t absolutely love reptiles.
@BrinleyLloyd3 ай бұрын
I have my bearded dragon in an 80 gallon ❤
@brit977 күн бұрын
Lepy geckooo
@ChiefSweetsUniverse7 күн бұрын
Haha lepy
@watermefool3 ай бұрын
why no red lights?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Just too dark and doesn’t represent the sun like reptiles love. Most people also use it at night during the hours it’s supposed to be complete darkness and the reptiles can see that light throws em off
@TheHillbillyHybrid5 күн бұрын
Can you do a set up for an adult?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse5 күн бұрын
Have many up on my channel!
@Ivy-rb4rs3 ай бұрын
Love bearded own 13 Pygmy at the moment (10 are babies) you never see enough about bearded dragons
@Nb205223 ай бұрын
I had a red heat bulb bc of the advertisement I replaced it with arcadia ir heat lamp and a heat cable for general substrate heating and a uvb Lamp i hope that is acceptable Im still new to these things 2 years I keep temperature with dimming thermostats with timer
@hereticFox7163 ай бұрын
As long as its not a colored heat bulb and heat bulb will work as long as theyre the right wattage
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Go for a regular heat bulb so it mimics the sun better
@loganrossnagle89586 күн бұрын
Bird seed is the best
@TheCornhole553 ай бұрын
Ur right but an older bearded dragon can go with just one UVB bulb over the basking area throughout the day & is perfectly fine in a 40 gallon tank. Baby’s need the UVB fluorescent long bulb because there bones are constantly growing etc. an adult Beardie will be fine with just one of the uvb bulbs over there basking spot.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
The babies will also be fine with a long tube like in the video as well as they will be exposed to the uvb
@TheCornhole553 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse I’m saying for an adult a bulb uvb is fine though you don’t need a long tube for the adult
@KaiSub2 ай бұрын
I'm so happy we're moving past the "loose substrate is the devil" idea people were so passionate about
@HenuuАй бұрын
Isn’t wallpaper also good so they don’t get stressed?
@ChiefSweetsUniverseАй бұрын
Yes very much you can also buy the foam backgrounds
@HenuuАй бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse i have sticker background kinda
@koridic318810 күн бұрын
Wait can you just get a bigger tank to start with?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse10 күн бұрын
Yes you can!
@mikesmith27183 ай бұрын
Reptisand is actually not good and can cause impaction other than that everything looks good
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Understand where you’re coming from because the hobby was under the belief that sand was bad due to impaction. However we have now solved that issue and have found out through research from vets and advanced keepers that it wasn’t sand but the husbandry like uvb and temps. Sand is perfectly safe as long as your temps are ok uvb is not coil but a t5 like an Arcadia 12% or zoo med 10.0 t5. Also the beardie is receiving proper supplements like calcium and a multivitamin once Month. Most keepers are starting this way thanks to all the advanced keepers and vets pushing the updated keeping methods.
@mikesmith27183 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse great information! That makes sense you gotta have your husbandry tip top shape and I used to use sand but heard of the impaction horrors but never had any issues which makes sense because my Temps and uvb were good and a good diet but I switched just to prevent it. Thanks for sharing this info!
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
@@mikesmith2718 exactly! Even lots of vets will tell you they rarely experience impaction. Mostly due to how we have been making husbandry better and better
@user-zr6xx4tl9q3 ай бұрын
how do you keep them from getting sand all in the food and water bowls? i tried the sand and he just got it everywhere and i didn’t want him to eat it
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Some sand would get I. The water but not the food really.
@-Meelxhs_7 күн бұрын
Lemme tell yall, this tank is gorgeous but things at Petsmart aint cheap.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse7 күн бұрын
Very true haha
@-Meelxhs_7 күн бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse its true! But worth it for the beardies!
@freespirit953 ай бұрын
I would strongly say no to the sand
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Understand where your coming from but research has shown sand isn’t the issue it was how we was keeping them now we are changing it and sand is no longer a issue
@user-dk2to4xt7j3 ай бұрын
Lol I went straight to 75 gallon, by Christmas he will be 13 months so ima custom build a 150-200 gallon tank
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Very nice
@bluesteno643 ай бұрын
I thought sand was not recommended… unless that’s calci-sand I’m thinking of!
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
It’s calcium sand cause they like to eat calcium so it makes them want to eat it and then it’ll dehydrate them and make em get impacted
@coyer943 ай бұрын
How often should you handle your baby beardie?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
I’d say let them get used to the enclosure for two weeks. So no handling first getting them for two weeks then you can try once a day maybe 15 minutes and go up from there
@coyer943 ай бұрын
@ChiefSweetsUniverse okay cool. What about humidity levels? I live in south Georgia so it's super humid here all the time.
@officialboss2223 ай бұрын
What’s bad about the red heat bulb tho I heard someone mentioned it before but honestly don’t know the exact reason
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
There’s no real reason. It doesn’t hurt there eyes. It doesn’t cause any damage it’s just incredibly dim compared to a regular one. And they like it bright
@REPTILES_4_LIFE.2 ай бұрын
I use just reptisoil and my bearded dragon likes it
@ItmeHampter3 ай бұрын
Instead of reptisand, go to lowes and get playsand (i know hes doing a ONLY pet store video, just saying to everyone the cheaper option) play sand at lowes is 6 bucks for a 20 pound bag
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
It’s actually $6 for a 50 pound bag! Which is even better! Lol
@ItmeHampter3 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse SHEEEESH
@tinawells31603 ай бұрын
😢 r braised dragon 🐲 past away the other day gaiter we lost rson. Then my cousin. Then my uncle. It's been a very bad year. But I'm sry. I luv yr babies
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
My condolences
@MoonMaiden89 күн бұрын
What's a tank for an adult beardie
@Geejay20202 ай бұрын
How big of a tank do i need for an adult
@ChiefSweetsUniverse2 ай бұрын
4x2x2 tank size I have a full setup guide with links to enclosures
@lisawakelam81893 ай бұрын
Wow how small is that tank! I made my tanks. 2 tanks 1 each for my dragons.. 3 mtrs long by 2 Mtrs deap and 3 Mtrs long.... I don't have a conservatory anymore
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
It’s 36 inches by 18 inches by 18 inches. This is the biggest tank petsmart sells unfortunately. I did recommend larger size but there’s no way you’ll find it at petsmart
@lisawakelam81893 ай бұрын
I have the ones from the shop, but my dragons looked sad so I'm working on my tanks.. so hard to do
@dreadlocsamurai42413 ай бұрын
How did you make your tank
@billionsmustfight3 ай бұрын
I've been told that keeping water bowls in bearded dragon enclosures is a bad idea; water evaporates in heat, and your viv's overall moisture levels would rise to unnecessary levels. Also, mostly for younger beardies, they're a drowning hazard if they lower their heads too far into the bowl. I just spray my beardie in the morning, and she drinks while bathing as well.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Nope totally fine in the wild beardies experience rain even in the desert during the rainy season. I’ve kept a water bowl in my beardies enclosures even for babies never had an issue once and this is almost two decades of breeding and keeping.
@vvltures3 ай бұрын
Thats not enough water for them
@thejourney13603 ай бұрын
@@vvlturesyou technically don’t need a water bowl in bearded dragons cages because if your husbandry is correct they’ll get all water from bugs and veggies please know facts before trying to “Tell” someone how to be a reptile keeper!!!!
@janmichael24043 ай бұрын
First mistake it’s putting sand in the tank, that’s bad for the bearded Dragon, it’s better to use tiles or the green mat for restile
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Understand where you’re coming from because the hobby was under the belief that sand was bad due to impaction. However we have now solved that issue and have found out through research from vets and advanced keepers that it wasn’t sand but the husbandry like uvb and temps. Sand is perfectly safe as long as your temps are ok uvb is not coil but a t5 like an Arcadia 12% or zoo med 10.0 t5. Also the beardie is receiving proper supplements like calcium and a multivitamin once Month. Most keepers are starting this way thanks to all the advanced keepers and vets pushing the updated keeping methods.
@kristencaputo38362 ай бұрын
120 Gallon tank should be the bare minimum! It’s only 209.00!! And get a UVB LINEAR BULB 12% NOT A COIL BULB!
@aeolian87817 күн бұрын
Lots of confidence for so much misinformation 😤
@ChiefSweetsUniverse7 күн бұрын
There is no misinformation 😂 sand is fine. Linear t5 uvb is much stronger than anything on the market. 40 gallon is ok for a baby. They do like climbing.
@neubies3Ай бұрын
I have a 4X2X2 tank, I ordered an arcadia 3ft UVB light and I didn't realize that. Is that ok?
@ChiefSweetsUniverseАй бұрын
Yeah totally fine
@neubies3Ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you! I’ll go back to reviewing some more of your videos!
@pebblespirir-avila76502 ай бұрын
Can i just start at 75 gallon
@leticia_nikkiacosta70843 ай бұрын
Would a 50 gallon be good for an adult asking for a friend
@Clarky_Warky3 ай бұрын
No, they need an absolute minimum of a 4 foot by 2 foot by 2 foot tank, preferably larger
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
No you want a 4x2x2 as adults will get almost two feet long themselves so you want at least double there size for an enclosure
@leticia_nikkiacosta70843 ай бұрын
Ok thank y’all
@maxrain420411 күн бұрын
The sand is an awful recommendation. Babies often have issues with impaction, adults just as much
@ChiefSweetsUniverse11 күн бұрын
That’s an old myth impaction was a result of lack of uvb and also dehydration due to poor husbandry. The issues are not sand but keeping.
@user-je7kq4pt5h2 ай бұрын
What can stay in there forever
@biancajeannine2 ай бұрын
Why can't we use the red heat lamps. I use it over night only for my baby
@ChiefSweetsUniverse2 ай бұрын
That’s the reason primarily. They can see red and it would disturb sleep for those who sleep at night and also strain eyes of those who are active at night. As night animals like darkness. Better alternative is deep heat projector or ceramic heat emitter so that way it produces heat but no light.
@namelessxwx3 ай бұрын
I’m not so sure you should use sand as a substrate. Sand often times will lead to impaction especially for babies who are still learning to hunt effectively. The dragons will consume the sand on accident and won’t be able to pass it, leading to impaction, which is fatal at times
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Understand where you’re coming from because the hobby was under the belief that sand was bad due to impaction. However we have now solved that issue and have found out through research from vets and advanced keepers that it wasn’t sand but the husbandry like uvb and temps. Sand is perfectly safe as long as your temps are ok uvb is not coil but a t5 like an Arcadia 12% or zoo med 10.0 t5. Also the beardie is receiving proper supplements like calcium and a multivitamin once Month. Most keepers are starting this way thanks to all the advanced keepers and vets pushing the updated keeping methods.
@namelessxwx3 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Sweet gig! I had no idea about that, so it’s nice to know now, thank you for the clarification! :)
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
@@namelessxwx yes the stigma around sand is still there for sure but we know why and it’s a easy fix
@steemcgee51503 ай бұрын
I was told to keep my baby beardie on a solid substrate until he is a medium sized juvenile, so like 16 inches long. Although I take the point that sand is a fine substrate for adults, using any loose substrate for a baby is not a good idea. This is because of what OP said, that they lick absolutely everything as babies
@turtleman1903 ай бұрын
Just skip the 40gal. And go right for the 120gal. There's no real need to keep them in a tiny tank to start. If your worried about them not being able to find food the tong feed.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
That’s what I always say but no one usually does lol
@turtleman1903 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse it's a real shame. Hopefully it changes eventually
@ilovemydogs20233 ай бұрын
Hey I just wanted to to say I have a bearded dragon and anytime I had sand in her enclosure. I would always have to take her to the vet and they would always have to perform surgery in her because that she would eat the sand by accident so just saying for anyone
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Make sure your uvb is good. Coil is bad you want a t5 linear like Arcadia or zoo med
@ilovemydogs20232 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse ok thank for the advice
@WhoT_TJay3 ай бұрын
do this for a uromastyx setup
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Oh yes already working on that
@justindavis42612 ай бұрын
Sand is the worst substrate you could use for any reptile. Unless you have a sand boa.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse2 ай бұрын
They live on sand in the wild. It is not bad just a popular myth that is dying out finally.
@trey92614 күн бұрын
100% sand is not the best for them, especially since they live on a sandy soil in nature. Also not as easy to pass as sandy soil either.
@sarahobrien71023 ай бұрын
Reptisand is awful for any age or dragon use tile or newspaper
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Understand where you’re coming from because the hobby was under the belief that sand was bad due to impaction. However we have now solved that issue and have found out through research from vets and advanced keepers that it wasn’t sand but the husbandry like uvb and temps. Sand is perfectly safe as long as your temps are ok uvb is not coil but a t5 like an Arcadia 12% or zoo med 10.0 t5. Also the beardie is receiving proper supplements like calcium and a multivitamin once Month. Most keepers are starting this way thanks to all the advanced keepers and vets pushing the updated keeping methods.
@Swish_ClipАй бұрын
CN you put a baby bearded drsgon in a 120 gallon tank so i dont have to buy extra terrariums?
@ChiefSweetsUniverseАй бұрын
100% I’ve done it no issues
@Swish_ClipАй бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Thank you! I've got another question or two. Feel free to answer when not busy :) I will eventually find all my answers in your videos anyways, but one question is I live in Canada, and it generally gets cold in my room (not cold to me, but to others, especially a reptile it could be a little colder than preferred). Is there anyway to keep the terrarium's heat at an acceptable degree without having all the bright lights on at night? I plan on getting my first dragon soon, so I've been researching a lot. Just figured I'd ask a professional
@ChiefSweetsUniverse29 күн бұрын
@@Swish_Clip oh yes ceramic heat emitters at night work great for keeping it above 60f if it’s too cold
@Swish_Clip29 күн бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Alright. I'll have to invest some money into one of those! Now most likely my final question or second to last is terrarium size. Tomorrow I'm going out and getting a 75 gallon tank, and my dragon will be a baby when I get them, so I know that's more than enough, but will I still have to upgrade to a bigger terrarium once the dragon is an adult? I tried looking it up. A lot of people say 75 gallon is the minimum, and a lot of people say 120 is. Do I try 75, and if the dragon is stressed I get a bigger one? Or should I just get a bigger one once the dragon is a year old? I've been having troubles finding a 120 gallon that's in stock, so 75 is the biggest I can get at the moment (which I'm positive is fine for a baby if it has enough hiding spots and such) And sorry for all the questions. I'm a big 'need to know everything' kind of person.
@mrcat_vr88782 ай бұрын
If u really want ur bearded dragon to not have sand in its eyes and nose i would recommend bird seed
@brhomksa98093 ай бұрын
The problem is that I live in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and there is no good kit for animals, and ordering from abroad is very expensive due to shipping
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Ahhh true.
@HudsonHigby1963 ай бұрын
I already got red light
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
You can replace it won’t cause issues if you use it during the day. Make sure it’s not on at night
@_.Paws-.with.-Claws._2 ай бұрын
The one that “sucks” I use on all my reptiles and they are happy? Idk what u mean?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse2 ай бұрын
The coil uvb? If so it is extremely weak uvb and beardies get metabolic bone disease with it. Also shortens beardies lifespans. Beardies need high uvb and mini coils produce around 0.6-1.0 uvb. Minimum for a beardie is 3.0. I show tests in my longform video of this on the channel.
@_.Paws-.with.-Claws._2 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse yeah I used a diff heat lamp,warmer and that white lamp thing idk.. uhm? Ig there fine?
@athenabrown50183 ай бұрын
I was wondering if not having any adult in the cage would be fine my cage is half sand have boring but I have a mat to keep him safe from harming himself I was wondering if that was fine❤
@ChiefSweetsUniverse3 ай бұрын
Yeah you can do that
@Sarah-cg5vf3 ай бұрын
I had my beardy on sand and I was sick of comments like sand is bad, you are going to kill your dragon. So annoying