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So im going to get a bearded dragon in a few days. Im going to house it in a 55 gallon horizontal fish tank that ive scrubbed out and cleaned. Now ive read how you should avoid using sand as substrate for the juvenile ones until they grow bigger because they can eat it and it can kill them. And im wondering if this reptile bark would be a suitable substrate for a young bearded dragon, and if you would have any other suggestions
>> Anonymous
should be, you could also try aspen
>> Anonymous
Okay im forming a shoppan list for what i need to get, So far i have the tank and a heat lamp? what else do i need to get, substrate, rocks n thangs, do i need a heat pad?
>> Anonymous
reptile carpet is also good
>> Anonymous
yea. ive also used the crushed walnut shells. its small like sand but more absorbant and isnt harmful if swallowed
>> Anonymous
You know what's pretty safe? paper towels, newspaper, shelf liner.
sand can be dangerous because if enough is ingested the pieces can form a blockage
if the beardie eats a wood chip you'll have the same issue.
crushed walnut sucks..it's worse then sand for causing impactions, shits not digestible. on that note calcium and vitamin sand are just as dangerous.

If you want to have something they can dig in alfalfa pellets(rabbit food) works fine and it's cheap
>> Anonymous
>>299624

Heat pad is a must (don't get a dangerous heat rock that could burn!) Zoomed makes a pretty good pad.
>> Anonymous
>>299982

if your house is fucking freezing at night maybe, a heat lamp should be fine

UVB lamp IS a must, and replace it every 6-12 months depending on the lamp