Bearded Dragon Cage Setup 

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Hi, I live in Australia and just wanted to clear up a misconception in your video. There isn't actually much sand in the outback where bearded dragons live in the wild, its actually mostly rocks, clay, and dirt. Since the dirt is red in the outback, some people mistake it for sand, let me tell you, it is not. The only place there's naturally occurring sand in Australia is at the beach. Besides that, I loved your video and found it really helpful! I'm sorry if this comes off as rude, I thought everything else in your video was brilliant and highly informative. Keep doing what you're doing!

My Son was deployed overseas with the Air Force and I inherited his six year old dragon. I just wanted to tell you that of all the research I have done, (a-lot) I appreciated your channel the most. We also live in Georgia. I have learned so much from ya’ll. It has made this journey a lot less scary. Now onto finding those worms - because I definitely have a cricket graveyard 😬 Thank you!

I hate that we live in a world that you had to give that speech at the end. It's sad. Thanks for the advice guys. But just watched your video about common mistakes. Speaking of which, I ordered 500 crickets for a baby beardie. They are too big, so now I have 500 pet crickets 😂😂

I admire the fact that you did take the time to address a common issue on social media. It is wonderful to see you and your daughter and enjoy something like together. Thank you for that and thank you for all the information.

Thank you for finally proving to my parents that my bearded dragon needs a bigger tank 😁

I just really appreciate you guys. Thank you. Facebook groups are really rough, and it makes it hard to get good information.

Sometimes it is easy for people to criticize whether you know a lot or a little. THIS is a truly informational site and I have learned so much from you both. Thank you very much. I buy about 75 adult crickets at a time and he will eat almost all of that in a week. He gets really excited when he knows I am dropping in adult crickets. Baby crickets die off too fast and he prefers adults anyways. Goes wild chasing them all down .

Thanks for putting out such good information. As a veterinarian I usually see animals for illnesses that could have been prevented by good husbandry.

I have had my 2 bearded dragons for over a year and both living in sand without any issues, however im going to change over to dirt after hearing what you have to say on the subject. Thank you, cold blooded creations

I am now obsessed with this channel. Thank you for all the information.

I just want to thank you so much for these videos. I just rescued a bearded dragon. He’s 3. And apparently, he’s only eaten greens for two years. Zero worms/protein. The owner claimed they made him sick. He was also in 24 he light. I am a retired veterinary technician that loves to rescue. So I really wanted to give this guy a better life. I owned an iguana growing up but a bearded dragon is different. I’ve found so much help from tour videos. Our new guy is now on worms again. And so happy. Of course, greens are still about 70%. He’s also on a basking lamp and uvb during day then dark at night. We’ve only had him two weeks and he’s already looking better. Also, he’s so friendly. It’s almost like he wants to be handled. I’m just so thankful we got the opportunity to rescue him and offer him a better life.💚💚💚

My daughter is ready for the dragon life. Thank you for this vid and she will be watching all of your stuff regarding beardies.

As a Bird Person with a Reptile interested preteen, I'm finding your channel invaluable! He will be allowed his first pet this next year, we've chosen to become Dragon owners. I'm feeling a bit more prepared binging your videos. The mealworm information is especially important and convenient for us.

I seriously appreciate you guys so much! I joined a few bearded dragon care groups on Facebook just for tips and I kept getting either conflicting info, or people insisting that their way is the only way to keep a dragon healthy. After watching your videos I feel so much better about how I have my baby set up, and what I’ve been feeding, etc. Never stop educating, you guys are amazing! ❤️

I appreciate all of your knowledge I'm currently looking forward to becoming a beardie mom and I want to learn all that I can before the purchase thanks for sharing

For my dragon I usually take it outside for a bit during the spring and Summer, then during fall and winter I use the UVB bulbs. (I live in a state that gets a lot of snow

Can’t believe I’m only just finding your channel, you and your daughter are the most wholesome, kindest souls, thank you so so much for these really informative and non judgemental videos ❤️😭

Love the video! Keep up the awesome work. I went through and made some timestamp breakdowns for specific sections for people. Just incase they want to bounce to an area after viewing it. 0:00 Intro 0:22 Overview 2:22 Tank Size 3:45 Humidity 4:49 Substrait 12:11 Hides 13:15 Climbing Areas 14:16 Lighting 16:23 Night Lighting 17:14 Viewer Questions 23:15 Closing Comments / Bloopers

The graphics and demonstrations REALLY CLARIFY your already-thorough explanations for a visual learner and aspiring beardie mom like me so thank you so much for including these details! You guys are wonderful! Rooting for your success through and through !

My birds get plain paper towels for their substrate. As a blind bird keeper I find that very easy to pick up and also check. I like watching these types of videos.

We just bought our 11-year old daughter her first bearded dragon for her birthday... My wife is terrified of reptiles, and was strongly against it for years! She's warming up to "Nugget" slowly but surely, and we look forward to the day when she'll actually hold him... We've subscribed to your channel, thank you for all the helpful information, your videos are great! Keep 'em coming, you guys are great!

I love this channel because they go into detail and they really know their stuff 👍👍👍👍

I have SUCH respect for what you last said about social media, comments, etc! As a speaker on responsible use of technology, I want to commend your stance. Thanks for the info!

Looking into getting a baby beardie for the first time and have never had a reptile or anything like that ever. Been watching RU-vid videos all day about how to care for them correctly and appreciate your videos more than any I’ve seen. Thank you🙏🏽

Thank you for this video. I’m a brand new owner of two baby bearded dragons and I feel lost. It doesn’t help that a lot Information surrounding bearded dragons is so hypocritical and all over the place. I trust you, thank you.

Absolutely fantastic content guys. Your daughter is a credit to what you love and surely you are a proud father and an ambassador for the reptile community. Keep up the good informative work. I am thoroughly researching bearded dragons with the intention of buying one for my sons and I have found your content to be on point. They seem like amazing pets and I can’t wait to have one. We are going to an open day at a reptile event where we will get to know and meet the dragons along with other various reptiles. Thank you for your support and advice✌🏽❤️🇬🇧

Free roam house lizard for the last year here. The happiest and healthiest she's ever been now that she gets so much exercise. It improved her appetite and interactivity. Exercise is so overlooked.

Hey! I'm an 11 year old beardie mum and I wanted to thank you because I didn't know much when I got mine, and had absolutely no idea what to do.. I started watching your videos and they have helped me fix some things in his terrarium and he seems much happier now that I've fixed those things.

I like y'all's knowledge i love seeing parents teaching their children knowledge about reptiles I wish my adult female beardie would move out of her 40 gallon tank I built her about a 100 gallon enclosure she hated it I put a male in it and he loves but she has an attitude all together

Love everything you’re saying. This is great information. I’ve been a dragon keeper for about 6 years now and the amount of bad information out there is scary. Keep up the good work 👍🏼

We just rescued a bearded dragon (approx. 8 years old) The couple who owned it gave it away for FREE because they were tired of the upkeep....I could never do that to any of our babies (we have aquatics, bunnies, cats, leopard gecko, a bird, and now a dragon....thank you so much for helping us know what is best for him...your family is very informative 😊

Hi! I just wanted to Thank, You so much for giving me the knowledge & resources I need for when my husband & I are ready to buy a Bearded Dragon!! We aren't quite ready yet, but we love these little guys & are just waiting until we have our forever home. You have a Beautiful Family & we can see how much You care for & love these beautiful animals!! You're doing an Awesome job! So again, Thank, You so much & God Bless!! 🙂

I literally just use textured tile in my bearded dragons tank and it’s so clutch! It helps file down their nails over time and super duper easy to clean up. As for sand; my ideology is that if there’s a chance it could harm my baby then I just simply won’t use it.

What an awesome family I love that they all work together and are passionate about the hobby!

Hi there new dragon mommy! I just want to say I’ve been watching your videos before we made the decision to get Rupert (our dragon). I want to thank y’all for being so helpful and informative! Y’all stay awesome and kick butt!

I love that you said not to be a hateful person. It’s so common. You and your daughter make a great team. So helpful. I’ve owned and bred a lot of snakes but I’ve only just recently decided to adopt a dragon. I thought I knew what to do but you opened my eyes to things I was not aware of. I got my beardy from a pet shop. I believe it’s a female so now I think I have a whole new list of concerns. I just know I love her.

Hiya. I just found your channel tonight have watched a few videos. I had 2 beardies before and loved them but had to rehome them when I moved. But I’m planning on getting another one soon and your channel is very helpful. Watching your videos I’m learning things I thought I knew about and wasn’t exactly right and also new things. Thank you guys appreciate the helpful tip and everything and keep up the amazing work.

Your videos have been so helpful for our new lil beardie! I’m in Nevada and we’ve been keeping the water bowl in the enclosure and we’ve been sustaining around 20-30. Gotta love dry desert heat!

Thanks for the sharing👍 your video .. you & your Daughter Have Learned me so much for Caring For my Son's Bearded Dragon.. Stay Safe x

I live in Washington and am setting mine up I’m building my terrarium from scratch and not using any hides so this video is great because it lets me know I got all the stuff I need and that blocking 1 wall out with my mountain Is good

I’m getting a beardy in a few weeks and this was an EXTREMELY helpful video!!

I do keep on a mix of sand and hard dirt makes daily cleaning Very simple since we only have two feeding is hands on and daily we use cups and they feed away from the sand directly froM the cup that we’re holding.

I recently bought a baby bearded dragon (about a month old) from a trusted breeder. I’m currently keeping him in a 30x12x12 (temporarily). He seems to be doing really well and has plenty of room to move around! I wouldn’t go any smaller than a 30 gallon for a baby. Eventually, I’ll move him in a 55 gallon once he gets bigger! But a 40 gallon for a baby is the best! Love your videos!

Thank you for a very clear and informative video. I love how passionate you both are about looking after reptiles. Bearded dragons are so cute and I have learned so much from you. Thank you both xxx

Your channel tought me so many things that I think I'm finally ready to get a bearded dragon. Thank you for that quality content

I’m just watching all your videos on how to care for a dragon before I actually get one so I know what to look out for and care for correctly

I so appreciate and trust the info I get on your videos! I am educating myself prior to purchasing my beareded from an a credited breeder. Love all the helpful info. I will continue to watch your videos as I want the best for my dragon. Ty!!!

You guys are so helpful! I’m pet sitting a bearded dragon for a really close friend of mine and I’ve fallen in love with bearded dragons. I’ve been doing so much research to make sure he’s happy and healthy, you have been the first source of information that seems to work for him! Me and Rocky really appreciate all of you!

Thank u both for the tips on vegies as i have this problem with my beardie. U both are great teachers & easy to follow 💕💕

I am so happy I found you guys! already learning so much about my dragons. Thank you guys! looking forward to more bearded dragons vedios! keel them coming please 🙂

You all are the BEST BEST!!! Thank you!! I watched so many videos that felt confusing and conflicting. You have cleared this all up for me. Thank you! God bless!!

I use calcium sand for substrate currently. I experimented with a few other types, but this seems to be making her happy. She likes to dig when she is going to bed and when she lays her unfertilized eggs. I did try carpet (bad idea), newspaper, and I also took advice from my sister and used tile on her prior tank. I also have a front opening 40 gallon terrarium for her so I can access her easily without starting her. I hand feed her mealworms in her room and have dried bearded dragon food from the pet store that doesn't have bugs in it in her room at all times. Loki is my 3rd reptile. I bought her from a pet store when she was the last in her group and I wanted her to not be left behind. You never know what pet stores do with small animals after they get bigger. She has been with me for a very tumultuous 6 years now. She is a member of my son and I's family, along with out cats. She even enjoys playing with the cats every now and then, and sometimes she sleeps in my room. I have a CAUTION: Free-Range Dragon sign for my door when she is out roaming around the apartment. She has used the bathroom on my carpet, but that is what carpet cleaner is for. I may be a little more relaxed about my zoo than most... I would like to comment on another of your videos that I am currently watching. Sorry, I just let RU-vid go on my television. This is on a Frequently Asked BEARDED DRAGON Questions from a year ago. You were discussing dealing with "aggressive" (aka UTTERLY TERRIFIED) bearded dragons. As I said in the last paragraph, Loki has been with me for 6 tumultuous years. These years included moving multiple times and 6 months of homelessness in which she had to live with my mother. She has been with me through depression and anxiety that make me a terrible pet parent while I am battling with myself. Strangely though, I have only had to get her use to me again once, but it was a long and emotional process. A lot of getting use to being stabbed by her spikes when she flattened herself and started hissing. A lot of patience and knowing that she thought I was going to eat her. You have to commit yourself to it and be willing and able to spend time with your dragon. Currently Loki is on my bed watching RU-vid with me.

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Hey I’m just about to get a bearded dragon and I was having a hard time finding information so I somehow came across your RU-vid channel and I just wanted to say thanks so much for the info and I hope you such amazing luck with all your reptiles, bugs & your family and with all this info I will keep my dragon safe, calm and healthy thank you so much!

We recently purchased a dragon for my son (which will inevitably fall under our care) I am so glad I found this channel. Almost all the information we received from the pet store was wrong. You and your daughter have a great and informative dynamic and make the information entertaining.

I love both your valuable information and your voice for positivity in social media.

Thank you for these tips. There are so many people spreading false info. I started on FB groups and you are right. It was brutal and very hateful.

Another great video; love your advice for bearded dragons !! Keep up the good work.

a week from today i’ll be a first time bearded dragon owner. naturally i watched all your videos from 3am. thank you for the information. setting up the cage today :)

Just wanted to say Thank You for your helpful videos :). We just bought our first Bearded Dragon for our son, and have been watching videos and doing research to make sure we give it the proper care it needs. I found your videos to be the best in my opinion. Very informative, and helpful, so again THANK YOU!!!! Leah, Ontario, Canada

Your videos are always very informational and thorough!! Thanks for all the hard work!! My male beardie tries to dig and burrow in the substrate we have during the night when he’s getting ready for bed. It’s probably not a natural behavior , I think my beardie is just a weirdo :)

Your videos have been invaluable and you have such a relatable manner and a cute family! Was just given a juvenile beardie last weekend from a friend who's son was not taking care of it. We are animal lovers/rescuers, but this is our first reptile. I fell in love with our beardie from day 1 and have been on the hunt for good, realistic, and proven information/help. I want to do right by him/her and we've made many positive adjustments in this first week already. Huge thank you for putting this info out there. From - Your NC friends!

I just purchased my first bearded dragon. Your videos were very helpful.

Thank you. I have recently gotten a dragon. Nobody would take him. I am glad for any info on him!!! ty!!!

As usual a pleasure to discover your videos. Really sad I’m so far away I can’t be a customer of yours. I’ll stick to the supporter role ;)

Thank you for sharing your knowledge I find your videos very helpful. I have a 75 gal aquarium could I use it for my Beardie and how do you feel about tile for the flooring of the cage?

So glad you confirmed newspaper! I like your presentation. It's easy to understand for first time owners and good for experienced owners without sounding patronizing. Everyone doesn't have that. Like you said, substrate is like turf wars amongst some owners 😂

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH! We're getting a baby beardie after labor day so we've been setting up the cage. I have been so overwhelmed with the who lighting thing mainly and I cannot thank you enough for this video it was super informative.

So happy I came across your videos, they are extremely helpful!! I purchased my baby Bearded dragon yesterday and I purchased the Thrive 20 gallon tank. It came with the UVB bulb & a basking bulb, I purchased an additional red light 50w heat bulb. Is it ok to use the basking bulb that came in the kit and return the red light heat bulb? And how long should I keep these lights on during the day? Thank you so much in advance! 🙏🏽

Great tips thanks for your dedication and hard work it help me a lot with our baby girl

Great video 👍🏻 My favorite part to my surprise was the end when u talked about social media/bullies etc...I couldn’t agree more, I would hate to think of new owners getting discouraged or afraid to ask questions, it only hurts the reptiles we all claim to love...great point👍🏻

Cold blood creations God Bless you all for sharing knowledge to us beginners please keep up the good work..

Good job! Very informative. Keep it up! 😀😀😀😀😀

So glad i found your channel . I just adopted a 5 yr old bd. Thx for your great advice. Subscribed xx

I start watching your videos about bearded dragons about 6 months ago because I was interested in getting my first bearded dragon. I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge with everyone. I did end up getting one and thanks you and your videos. I have a great healthy and energetic dragon that when I get home from work just wants come out and play. Great job with your videos, they are very informative and sometimes even comical. Awesome channel on here.

I just cut back on my baby’s worms and he thought his throat cut... lol 😆 he then started eating his greens and if he doesn’t finish them, then they are waiting for him in the morning. He finishes them and then he gets worms or crickets... he’s a stinker.

thankyou for the info enjoyed the video

You guys are awesome! Thank you so much for all the info! I am new to reptiles and watched a lot of your videos before bringing our baby dragon home 🥰 I feel a lot more confident with all of your wisdom!

Thank you for lresning all you can on these babies so you can teach us how to better care for them because what they give u on a sheet of paper at a pet store is not any good at all really !! I love that the internet has came this far I’ve had dragons for 20 years and my first girl I don’t even know how I keep her alive for 16 years with out this internet because I did so many things wrong back then !! Thank you guys so much

Thank you SO MUCH for the substrate comments, I greatly appreciate the advice. We’re soaking our dragon and throwing the sand in the trash. 👍🏻

I was at Petco yesterday and the bearded dragons' food was COATED in their sand substrate. It was awful!!

Thank you so much! I started watching your videos on how to take care of beardies and now I’m obsessed with all of your content!

Great video! My bearded dragon is 5 years old now and still hand feed him his vegetables. He's so stubborn and spoiled. I do agree with everything you said and I have done a lot of research. Watched many of your videos and watched this one a few times. Your daughter is so sweet and knowledgeable too. Keep up the great videos❤

Awesoume video Greetings from stockholm 😀🇸🇪

Wicked cage!

So glad I stumbled upon you while researching in preparation for my first dragon! (And I’m right down the road from you, too! 😃) Thank you for all of your informative!

Thank you and your daughter for the wonderful video i hope both of you continue to do well with your shared passion for reptiles. It's wholesome, very informative and that is just fun to watch!

I feel much more confident being a beardie owner after watching just 2 of ur videos...I have worried sometimes if im caring for him right but now i am confident I am doing a great job. The only thing I do use is sand, but I feed in a large bowl and clean up anything he kicks out. I have seen ppl use wood chips, what is ur ideas on that? And also what are your thoughts on live mice for feeding? Mine seems to really enjoy pinkies, and even some small jumpers but everyone views it different....some say no don't do it, some say it should fit between their eyes and some say they can handle up to 3x the width between their eyes? I know its a lot but I'm really excited to have stumbled across ur page.

I just got a bearded dragon and i was wondering about the night time lighting. How often should I turn off lights and how long do i leave them off and also do i just turnoff the uvb or just the heat bulb or both also I really enjoy all the information you have and the depth of details and explaining you give it has been really helpful

Love you guys' videos. So helpful, you seem so trustworthy. I just started fostering my nephew's bearded dragon and have never cared for a reptile before. I was actually wondering the same thing about putting her next to the window. Living here in cold MN

My girl and me love the info and loved you your end conversation.

i keep my bearded dragon in a 45 or 49 gallon tank and I've had it sense she was a baby...........

Just started looking into getting my first bearded and found your channel, BTW, y'all are using the same intro song as Hydraulic Press Channel lol

I am a new beardie owner. I’ve been watching your videos and I have done any research. Mine is a baby (5-6 weeks old) and honestly your videos have helped me on information I see that I question. You made it more clear and I trust your information because you state your opinion, and the world wide opinions. I love everything about your channel! I hope you have a great day and honestly thank you.

I just bought my son a bearded dragon found you guys very helpful channel thank you.

Also could you make a video about how to care for red eared sliders

I recently got a bearded dragon. I have been turning his lights off at like 11pm and turn them on at 10am. Most of the time we are still up at 11pm. Is it okay that I am turning his lights off although there is still movement around him?

Wow!! I am so glad to have found you guys. My daughter has wanted a beardie for a very long time. We got her one....and were told so many contradicting instructions at the pet stores locally. Its upsetting. Thx again for your informative show. Already subscribed!!

We are getting a bearded dragon this weekend and we are so proud that we have watched your channel. You have helped us so much with the tons of questions going through our mind lol