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Habitat and Enclosure

Heating - Bearded dragons are ectotherms. That means they’ll need both a reliable source of heat and a cooler area to stay comfy. Their terrariums require a temperature gradient (a cool side and a warm side). Heat lamps/basking bulbs for reptiles can be used to create this. 

Temperature - The actual temperature of a bearded dragon habitat should be 75-85° Fahrenheit on the cool side of their tank and 95-100° Fahrenheit on the basking side. The night time temperature should be between 65-75° Fahrenheit. 

Humidity - Bearded dragons need their humidity levels to stay between 20-30%. A reptile water dish, habitat fogger or mister can be used to increase humidity in their tank. Use a hygrometer to monitor the humidity levels.

Lighting - Use UVB light bulbs to mimic a 12 hour day and night cycle. Bearded dragons are active during the day and sleep at night — just like you. Unlike you, they like basking under a UVA/UVB bulb with a timer for about 12 hours each day. 

Reptile Decor - Be sure to give your bearded dragon some habitat decor like a piece of driftwood or rock, secured in place, to climb a little closer to the heat source to bask, or to hide behind. Add a few branches for hiding and climbing.