Choosing the right bearded dragon cages can be easy. There is a mind numbingly huge selection of products to make your favorite reptile friend comfortable, but don’t let this be daunting. There are several important factors to consider, but luckily plenty of resources are available to narrow the selection. Before you begin shopping around, you will need to consider things like location, availability, size, style, and habitat.
Take your time when considering where you are going to keep your bearded dragon. High visibility areas with low traffic are best suited to reptiles like beardies. New dragons should not be handled much in the first few weeks in it’s new habitat, so make sure that nearby children will not stress these creatures out. Beardies are extremely curious and love to watch humans, so make sure your buddy can see you just as well as you can see him.
Of course, make sure the location you choose is against a wall and on a stable surface. High accessibility is extremely important. Good bearded dragon care depends on proper hygiene.
Make sure you can easily access the cage to clean it thoroughly. Never make plans to keep a cage near direct sunlight, because temperature should always be strictly regulated by installed sun lamps and heating elements.
Size is an extremely important factor for any bearded dragon cage. Never put your adult dragon in a tank that is smaller than a 40 gallon breeder. If you cannot get your hands on a breeder tank, settle for no less than 75 gallons. Ground area is more important than height, but make sure that your beardie still has plenty of room overhead. You will later be installing some rather cumbersome objects, so make sure to keep all installed objects into consideration.
A dragon’s cage will be his castle, so make sure that you choose the right cage for your pet’s needs. Glass aquariums are the traditional choice. Cages made of glass offer a great amount of protection and allow you to easily clean all surfaces. Clear glass allows you to view and interact with your beardie, and white melamine siding increases brightness. The brightness level of the cage will often affect your dragon’s appetite, so make sure you keep the cage bright enough in the day time.
Some bearded dragon owners choose to build custom dragon terrariums. These are usually built mostly out of wood, and offer much less visibility. If this is an option you are considering, make sure you do research to avoid using harmful materials. The main attraction of custom bearded dragon cages comes from the fact that they are much more flexible, and they can be designed to fit any space. This is usually considered to be the most cost-effective yet high maintenance choice.
In the end, the size and design of your bearded dragon cage will depend mostly on the habitat that you decide to create. Hiding areas are a necessity because security and privacy helps beardies adapt to new environments. Stress-free dragons will eat better, live longer, and remain more active. Safety should always be the number one concern when picking out your bearded dragon’s new cage. As long as you consider every possibility and consult experts whenever possible, you should have no problem welcoming your new pet home to a comfortable, healthy environment.
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I don’t even know what to say, this made things so much esaeir!