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There are at least 10 supplies you’re going to need when you become the proud owner of a beardie. Bearded Dragon supplies can range from do it yourself versions to readymade and convenient ones. You’ll want to have the best environment for your pet, because if it’s not happy, it can stop eating and start suffering from anxiety-related health woes.

Here are the top 10 bearded dragon supplies every owner needs:

1.) Terrarium – make sure it’s big enough for your new pet (which means measuring it). You may choose to build an outdoor enclosure if you’re in a warm climate, too.

2.) Substrate – a must have bearded dragon supply because it absorbs the odors in the cage.

3.) Food Dish – the food may not stay there, but it’s good to have a food dish – especially if you’re feeding your pet a supply of wet food.

4.) Water Feeder – don’t let your beardie dehydrate. They love the heat, but they also have to stay hydrated or they will become sick and die.

5.) Plant Decor – do some research from the pros and find out if the fake or real plant decor you’re choosing could harm your new pet.

6.) Flat Rock – bearded dragons love to sunbathe so make sure they have a place to sprawl.

7.) Heat Source and Thermometer – your windowsill isn’t a strong enough heat source in most instances. You need a reptilian heat lamp. You can also get a thermometer for the habitat to make sure it stays at a comfortable level for your pet.

8.) Live Prey – the bearded dragons love crickets and you can buy a cricket keeper for your home. They will also eat mealworms and even small mice in some cases.

9.) Vegetables – watch out when feeding vegetables to your pet. Carrots make a good treat but too many and your pet could die of Vitamin A toxicity. Choose fresh greens like collards and mustards (but not spinach).

10.) Prepackaged Bearded Dragon Food – you can get this at Amazon but make sure you choose the right kind for adults versus juveniles.

Once you have your terrarium, you’ll need to equip it with Bearded Dragon supplies so that your pet can have a safe and happy home. If you’ll pay attention to what a Beardie’s natural home in the wild was like, you’ll see what needs to go into your terrarium. You’ll notice that Beardies are cold blooded desert creatures which means they need a lot of warmth in order to stay healthy-a recommended temperature of 105 is good for the basking side. But on the flip side, they do need an area in their home where they can go to so that they can cool off.

A must have among the Bearded Dragon supplies are basking perches. In the desert, the Beardies will climb up on rocks or a piece of wood and they’ll sun themselves for warmth. You’ll want to include a basking perch close to a light source-but not close enough to risk a harmful burn to the Beardie-so he can enjoy the heat. You’ll also need to give him a little abode or shelter that he can dart inside whenever he feels the need to hide.

Also among the Bearded Dragon supplies you’ll need for your terrarium are ways for your Beardie to climb as long at they’re not too high. A fall from a perch can injure your pet. You can use plants inside the terrarium to add color but be careful what types of plants you choose since there are many that are toxic to Beardies.