Optional items are italicized.

Enclosure

• The enclosure

• Ideal - At least a 4x2x2ft front-opening enclosure

• Screen lid

  • Only if your enclosure does not have one

Substrate

Choose either loose or non-loose substrate.

Loose Substrate

• Children’s Playsand

• Organic chemical-free topsoil

Non-loose substrate

Choose One:

• Non-adhesive shelf liner

OR

• Tile (Not vinyl or linoleum - no adhesives)

Lighting and Heat

Overhead Heating

• At least one of the following:

  • Par38 dimmable halogen bulb (around 100w for a 4x2x2ft enclosure)

    • Visible light - good for day heat

AND (if nighttime heat is needed to keep temps at ~65°F or as high as 75°F)

• Deep Heat Projector (50w-80w)

  • Good for night heat if needed

OR

• Ceramic Heat Emitter (75w-100w)

  • Good for night heat if needed

• Fixture(s)

  • Dome-style fixture for Par38 Halogen (and Ceramic Heat Emitter if needed)

UVB Light

• • Strip style T5 UVB bulb and fixture that about half the length of the enclosure

    • We recommend the Arcadia T5 HO 12% bulb

Heating and Lighting Accessories

• Thermostat

• Digital thermometer with probe

• Digital hygrometer (to read humidity)

• Temperature gun (to read surface temperatures)

Decor and Hides

• Hides

• Basking spot surface

  • A rocky surface that will hold heat well that is at least as large as your bearded dragon

• Climbing surfaces(s

• Fake plants

• Rocks

These are just ideas. As long as the decor is bearded dragon-safe, it is personal preference. We do not recommend using materials found outside, at least without proper sanitization.

Food and Food Supplies

Food Supplies

• Shallow water bowl

• Shallow bowl for salad

Live feeder insects and storage

The number of insects for your bearded dragon’s diet depends on its age. Please consult our care guide for quantity approximations. A variety of feeders is required.

• Staple Insects

• Crickets

• Mealworms

• Superworms

• Dubia roaches

• Black soldier fly larvae

• Treat Feeders (no more than 3-4x per month)

• Hornworms

• Wax worms

• Butter worms

• An appropriate container to hold the insects

Supplements

• Calcium with D3

• Multivitamin

Miscellaneous and Helpful Items

• Scale that reads in grams

• Reptisafe water conditioner

  • Detoxifies chlorine and other toxic chemicals in the water for their bowls

• Smart plugs

  • Useful for light and heat timers

• Forceps for handling insects

Cleaning Supplies

• Gloves

• Spray bottles

• F10 veterinary cleaner

• Dawn dish soap