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Hi I am Daniel, I am 10 years old and live near Manchester. I was lucky and got my first beardie for Christmas I am learning lots with the help of my mum and dad (Vicky and Chris). My Beardie is called Frank. We were worried last night because the sand he was asleep on seemed cold, it was away from the heat mat under the sand which we keep on 24hours. Frank is a jeuvenile, he has enjoyed the food we have given him so far. I would be happy to get any advice. I think this website is great!!

Hi Daniel,

Welcome to the forum. Beardies don't feel heat from their stomachs, and should get heat from their basking lamps. I'd advise you to take out the heat mat. Invest in a thermometet that is digital and has dual inputs so you can see the temp at tjhe basking spot and the ccool end at thesame time. At the basking spot it should be about 105 fahrenheit, and at the cooler end, 85. If they lie on the heat mat they can burn themselves.

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Trish

Bearded Dragon: Fiona
R.I.P Shrek and Stumpy - you are sadly missed.

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thank you

At nightime temperatures can be allowed to drop to 16C quite safely.

Rick

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Beardies from an Australian point of view.

Thank you Rick

Welcome to the forum

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Kathryn

Bearded Dragon:
Felix born 5/11/08
Bob born 25/12/07 Died 17/1/09 RIP
Hubby and 2 children: Ian, Sophie and Emily
Cats: Suzie and Sheba
Corn snake: Maxxie born 6/8/11

Welcome to the forum!

I take it you do have a heat bulb in the viv? You can just use a normal household spot reflector bulb (80mm) which are so much more cheaper than the 'reptile' ones that are sold, and do the job just as well!

Don't be too alarmed if your beardie does go off his food for a few days, this is normal as he settles in. Ask anything you need to!

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Janine

1 beardie - Oz born @ 5th March 2008
Son / daughter - Joshua & Jessica
1 dog - Blackie
Guinea pig Jasper, Rabbit Daisy