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I know I have been considered rude before on this forum. If I do the same thing here that's not my intention. I hope you understand that I want to help you and your bearded dragon.

Back to the topic. Caging size. I think it's good that you're considered a new cage. Looks like it's about time. I would recommend a terrarium that are at least 4.5 x 2 feet (or something that gives the same bottom surface) and 3 feet high.

I would love to see a bigger one but that is what I consider the absolute minimum for one of these guys. Don't be afraid of the height, they will really use it. I would also recommend a terrarium with walls that has a "rocky background" with different shelfs. Bearded dragon loves to climb.

After seeing your picture I also have some other tips for you. Looks like you're using only sand. I would recommend to use a mix of sand and soil (about 50/50). This is much more easier for the lizard to dig it.

I would also recommend putting in a lot more branches, pieces of bark and and stones in your new terrarium. This current setup looks empty.

Another thing to think about is that you should have at least two hides for the beardie, one on the hot side and one on the cool side. The waterbowl should also be bigger.

I hope you don't take this the wrong they. If you follow my tips and I'm sure that your beardie will have a better and more natural life.

<blockquote data-quote="isdrake" data-source="post: 60261" data-attributes="member: 1564">I know I have been considered rude before on this forum. If I do the same thing here that's not my intention. I hope you understand that I want to help you and your bearded dragon. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue&nbsp; &nbsp; :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />Back to the topic. Caging size. I think it's good that you're considered a new cage. Looks like it's about time. I would recommend a terrarium that are at least 4.5 x 2 feet (or something that gives the same bottom surface) and 3 feet high.I would love to see a bigger one but that is what I consider the absolute minimum for one of these guys. Don't be afraid of the height, they will really use it. I would also recommend a terrarium with walls that has a &quot;rocky background&quot; with different shelfs. Bearded dragon loves to climb.After seeing your picture I also have some other tips for you. Looks like you're using only sand. I would recommend to use a mix of sand and soil (about 50/50). This is much more easier for the lizard to dig it.I would also recommend putting in a lot more branches, pieces of bark and and stones in your new terrarium. This current setup looks empty.Another thing to think about is that you should have at least two hides for the beardie, one on the hot side and one on the cool side. The waterbowl should also be bigger.I hope you don't take this the wrong they. If you follow my tips and I'm sure that your beardie will have a better and more natural life. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="isdrake, post: 60261, member: 1564"] I know I have been considered rude before on this forum. If I do the same thing here that's not my intention. I hope you understand that I want to help you and your bearded dragon. :P Back to the topic. Caging size. I think it's good that you're considered a new cage. Looks like it's about time. I would recommend a terrarium that are at least 4.5 x 2 feet (or something that gives the same bottom surface) and 3 feet high. I would love to see a bigger one but that is what I consider the absolute minimum for one of these guys. Don't be afraid of the height, they will really use it. I would also recommend a terrarium with walls that has a "rocky background" with different shelfs. Bearded dragon loves to climb. After seeing your picture I also have some other tips for you. Looks like you're using only sand. I would recommend to use a mix of sand and soil (about 50/50). This is much more easier for the lizard to dig it. I would also recommend putting in a lot more branches, pieces of bark and and stones in your new terrarium. This current setup looks empty. Another thing to think about is that you should have at least two hides for the beardie, one on the hot side and one on the cool side. The waterbowl should also be bigger. I hope you don't take this the wrong they. If you follow my tips and I'm sure that your beardie will have a better and more natural life. :) [/QUOTE]

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