What is GOOD for Bearded Dragons at PetSmart? 

I really appreciate all that you do for the community, @ChiefSweetsUniverse! I refused to adopt a beardie until I knew that myself (and kids) could properly care for it. Your info helped me feel confident.

I was a huge supporter of reptile carpet…UNTIL this video. I used it for convenience cause I could just toss it in the wash when it was dirty and alternate between a few. Today for the tank cleaning I will be doing the 50/50 mix of top soil/sand you recommended! Also convinced me to go ahead and spend the money now for proper UVB instead of just waiting it out. She’s in a 40g now but around the 1 year mark will be getting her something you recommended earlier in the video! Thanks mate!

I know I seem like I'm stalking you, but just want to say thank you for all of the help your videos have been since I took over my daughter's lizard. So far I have converted her tank to a bioactive enclosure, and she has been way more active and extremely happy. She just started digging all over the place, and she seems to be having a blast. This week I am fixing her lighting situation, and then the search is on for a larger tank. Thanks again, and I'm looking forward to seeing more videos and bugging you in 2024!

Just found you a couple weeks ago thank you for the info your a huge help to all the new reptile owners

Thank you so much for this video!!! You have helped me tremendously. I am forever grateful. I wish you much success in this New Year!

You should do a video of a breakdown of your bioactive substrate for dragons.

Amazing video! Can’t wait to watch more

Me and my girl got one of those kits thinking that would be all we needed. Thanks to your videos we got the T5 UV lights and have all his stuff on timers. Also made a cricket box from your videos. Thanks for the content you make

we keep our houss decently cold at night so we got him his down little thermostat for night that keeps it at about 75 degrees with the ceramic bulb.( we have a normal basking light durig the day)

Thank you for your content! Helps me so much! You got a new sub right here! 🤙🏻

Just got my first dragon, been watching a lot of your videos for great information 👍🏽

I thought I knew a ton about beardies. I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm getting a beardie this year and I think I'll be making my own enclosur

Awesome video as always!

Hi, i love watching your videos and I always learn so much from them. I was just wondering if the height of the substrate matters or does it have to just cover the flooring. Thanks

Thanks for the valuable information

Would you recommend the other UVB lights in the 40 gallon tank besides the sideways one?

I went out and purchased a Zoomed T8 Fixture with a 10.0 bulb. I know you said stay away from this but, unfortunately I didn't see your video beforehand. Is it an okay setup for the time being?

What is that temperature wand and where do you get it

I love your videos! Do you think you could do a video on when behavior or normal or concerning for a beardie? I look up things about like closing one eye or having runny poop and i get 10 million different answers!!!

this helped me check over my tank to make sure everything was good and it was.

I wondered why every time there was a little spot of sun anywhere my beardies were so desperate to bask in it never knew I had the wrong lights and lamps

What do you think of the Exo Terra Solar Glo 125w lamp in terms of uv-b? We adopted an adult beardie and got his accommodation with it but the lamps that were installed were kinda shitty. We went to a store, we saw the t5 lamps you suggested but no fixtures to put them in. So we chose that Solar Glo lamp because we needed a quick fix. Before, he was always sitting as close as possible to the lamp (actually touching the mesh on top) because it was just not giving enough heat and uv-b i guess. Now with this lamp installed he sits much more comfortably and he sits a lot lower in his terrarium to bask. So i think it's okay, but i just want to be sure. If it's not okay i will just order the t5 on the internet immediately but if the Solar Glo is okay i will wait a few months, so i can get my moneys worth out of this expensive ass lamp :p Thanks in advance! Your videos has learned us everything we know so far about beardies :D

Can I use Fine Bark Mulch for a Crested gecko DIY background ?

I have had bearded dragons I never used carpet or calci-sand also I haven’t seen you mention the mercury UVA+UVB which has been through testing labs and found to work (I could be wrong) and please if I am let me know but I will also do more research on these

What would be a good number on sensor for bearded dragon.

When it comes to ceramic heat emitters and deep heat projectors, do you recommend one over the other or are they essentially the same in your opinion?

They’re the only ones who have the bulbs for the Arcadia t5, I can’t find the bulbs for the 12 percent anywhere

this is slightly off topic but I so badly want to know If itd be okay for me to do a "semi-bioactive" substrate like with the stone desert and top soil play sand mix beneath with no clean-up crew and just spot clean? Ive heard so much diversity in opinion about loose substrate But i really do not like the look of anything else because i want a natural looking home for my future baby what would you recommend in that situation?

Love your videos, Had a question my beardie is about 6 moths old now he eats really good, but he doesnt drink water like at all, I give him baths all the time and i use a humidifier for 15mins a day. I feel like ive tried all the tricks, syringe, moving water. He seems healthy though very active.

Hi, just a question, currently planning to have a bioactive set up for my bearded dragons, do you just let the clean up crew(isopods,springtails) decompose their poop or do you still scoop them on your own? Thanks a lot!

Hey bro i recently got a bearded dragon and the first couple days she was letting me pick her uo and stuff but now i kant even get my hand to close without her running off and getting really defensive... what can i do to stop this?

I recently purchased a bearded dragon and this video was very helpful! I unfortunately did purchase some of the things that you said were bad. However I’ll be looking into fixing it. However I was wondering the bearded dragon I purchase was very small compared to the other dragons in the tank and since he’s been home and his movement and eating has been pretty minimal. Is that normal?

Hi happy new year 🎊 and happy 2024!😊

How do you know what watts you need for the basking light? Which brand do you use?

Thank you for the incredible tips and content! I have a couple questions about my leopard gecko that I recently got back in August 2023. I was told by a couple of people to wait a year until putting in substrate because of the risk of impaction. This sounds legit but since you have so many different reptiles, I wanted to ask you about it. Is it okay to use a substrate for a leopard gecko who I obtained in August but I'm not sure when he was born since I adopted and didn't buy him. I would say he is probably 5-6 months old since he wasn't an infant but he wasn't that big yet. If it is okay to use substrate before a year old, would you recommend using your custom topsoil/play sand mixture or a store bought one?

yo whats up chief, I just got a 5 month old bearded dragon and have her in a 4x2x2 tank. Do you think an Arcadia 12% UVB will be fine if I have it sitting on top of the mesh roof for her?

Can I give a beardie bee pollen? And if I do how often can I give it?

I'm looking to get a bearded dragon soon so im trying to find info so my bearded dragon is healthy and happy. Thanks for the information

I wanted to use a natural desert substrate but I was wondering how I go about cleaning it. Is it like cleaning a litter box out?

I have a juvenile baby dragon and a 75 gallon tank. Is 150 watt basking lights too hot? Or is it okay as long as I don't put the basking spot too high?

Hii! This isn’t related to this video, but I wanted to comment here since it’s your most recent. I’ve learned that height in terrariums for Anoles are more important than width. I have two Anoles that I rescued from outside and didn’t find out until recently that they’re both males, so I’m going to separate them. Since I plan on releasing them in the spring, I don’t want to splurge, so I plan to get a 40 gallon tank with a divider for the both of them. Since it’s only for a few months, should they be alright with a tank that is more horizontal than vertical? As long as I still have plenty of branches and hiding spots for them of course. Also, what kind of plants would you recommend?

I’m very interested in buying a bearded dragon so this video was very informational! There is a kid I’m looking at from petsmart for 220$, it comes with things essential for the cages. Would you recommend it? Also, would you recommend purchasing a beardie from a pet store or reptile shop?

And if you are lucky enough to have a Petco in town, they often have a 50% off sale of the tanks. I got my 75 gallon for less than 100

I got one of these kits but I’m guessing everything is good besides the UV light right?

I have a Juvenile bearded dragon for Christmas and my parents got me the Thrive desert kit pack for him would a 20 Gallon tank be best for him? Or 40 gallon?

Ceramic heat emitters and deep heat emmiters are only good for making sure the enclosure doesn't get too cold at night in the winter. Mine are on a thermostat. Using them during the day is crazy.

If you start with a4x2x2, that's prefect because you'll never have to buy another . I'm involved with a few reptile groups on Facebook and omg talk about crazy info people are using 120 gal enclosures for babies

I have my bearded dragon terrarium next to a window so in order to get more uvb light could I just open the window

Question, I have a good basking rock for my bearded dragon but I also have the hammock, if I keep the hammock away from the basking area can I still keep it?

i have the 40 gallon starter kit rn, but me and my dad are making a whole new cage that gonna be 264 gallons mostly in height but how do you think we should do the lighting? it’s gonna be 4-5 feet tall and the lighting won’t hit the floor if i keep them on the top. also how should i do the substrate and some pet healthy paint to color it?

Hey do you recommend the Uvb test cards ?

also how long do i leave the uvb on? i usually set schedules on smart plugs to turn on at 6 am and off at 6pm would it be ok to leave them on for 12 hours?

Well, I got suckered into the 20-gallon. And my son already took it out of the box. So what lamps should I get for the 20-gallon to get me through to 5 months to change to a bigger tank?

Just got our daughter a baby bearded dragon for Christmas. Your videos helped us a lot. Quick question. What is the best way to feed him his greens? We bought collard greens and cut them down a smaller size. We hold it out for him but he doesn’t take them. We placed them in a bowl instead, and we aren’t sure if he is eating them. (I suppose I can count how many we put in there next time). What’s the best way to make sure he eats his greens? (He has been eating insects just fine. So no problems there. 😊)

Thanks for much for the info!!! is there a reason my beardie always runs into stuff and then is liek why is this here xD just bonks his nose into walls and other items

would soaking the dried food in water hydrate them while also feeding them?

I have a Sycamore tree in my yard, is it ok to put a limb off of that in a dragons aquarium.

Where do you get the rock walls for your tank?

Speaking of the heat lambs, are you aware of the difference between Arcadia spotlight, floodlight and Halogen lights? Given the same wattage

Hi, I am getting a dragon and I saw your video and it was a lot of help but I was wondering how much money would everything that is good for the dragon cost? Because my parents said I have to save up for it.

I was wondering can bearded dragons eat darkling beetles on a daily basis?

What if you just got your bearded dragon but you don’t have the money to buy a UVB light can I just take him outside for a little while?

For those that have multiple reptiles a solar meter is needed. My anoles use my old bearded dragon's 12%. They are in a reptibreeze and the 7% doesn't go through the screen much.

I’m planning on doing a bioactive tank for my leopard gecko I have Reptisoil, reptisand, excavator clay, and sphagnum moss. What type of mix would be best for geckos and how do you know if a tank is bioactive or not?

do you think you could do a video on bearded dragon healthy weight? And how to tell if a bearded dragon is underweight or overweight. Also how to weigh them and what you use? I want to know more updated information.

so what if i have the hammock just as a normal spot to climb or sleep in away from the basking spot is that perfectly fine or?

Hi Chief, inside my "bearded house" i have a ceramic heater, but ONLY for heat, is good or bad?

have you tried out the austrailian desert sand yet?

Hi, im from the uk, and Chewy is such a good website, but it only ships in the us, so does anyone know good cheap places where i can get a 120-gallon tank

I got the Petsmart 20gallon with the "kit" because it was on sale for under $100. The "kit" went in the bin LOL.

Do LumenIZE next :)

Arcadia all in one bulb is it OK for bearded dragons in a 5 foot viv

Is 105 good basking temp for juvenile bearded dragon

I just bought that tank that you said was bad 😢

I don't get why the company doesn't nix that free bulb

What is your opinion on the Zilla bearded dragon starter kit?

Can you please do a video on how to travel to another state with a bearded dragon on plane or car so he is comfy and safe?

I’m mad I literally bought the 20 inch tank right before watching your video 😂🤦‍♂️

I want a bearded dragon so bad, but all the searches and researches I have done on RU-vid has scared me away from getting one. 😢

How much do you sell them for

Chewy is petsmart surprised they don’t price match like petco does

i like yo shirts 😎

Dont use the Moss in the kits...

I swear petsmart needs to fix there bearded dragon kits and a few items they are not good

I'm the 700th like!

This video shouldn’t have been posted honestly, there’s so much information in here that is just wrong. Saying a baby bearded needs a 4x2x2 is the worst possible thing to say, “Australian desert is thousands of square miles” yeah you’re right but thousands of square miles with foliage, tunnels, etc. try that in an enclosure because I didn’t see it in yours. an enclosure that size is excessive and unnecessary for a baby,, You bashed on heat emitters even though so many people who have been in the hobby use them, you mentioned compaction but didn’t go into detail about the cons of “real” sand. Not once did I hear you mention what sand is. Sand is glass, tiny shards of glass, if you look at it under a microscope which are expensive, more than that UVB meter but you’ll see the real risk of “real” sand. Also compaction doesn’t happen because of inadequate UVB or inadequate hydration, blaming it on these things is so so wrong. so I just wish you would’ve gone over this video and actually checked the information you provided.

I don't know what to believe ... I've had my sulcata tortoise since she was 3 months old now she's almost 3. My lighting is just one of those heat and uvb bulbs 70 watt and she looks super super healthy. Nice shiny shell, she's super active she has good digestive system and eats really good. Wouldn't she look deformed by now?