New Tank

[Snakes]

Hi Guys, new to reptiles but already addicted. Have two bearded dragons, Puff and Smoke. Just finished building a new enclosure for them and wondering what everyone thinks.

 

[alex.snaith]

Big and looks awesome!

 

[pinefamily]

Looks great, well done. Only one point: get rid of the fake grass, and get them on sand (the playsand from Bunnings is one of the best). You will need to put in a barrier to stop the sand falling out every time you open the enclosure.

 

[Snakes]

Looks great, well done. Only one point: get rid of the fake grass, and get them on sand (the playsand from Bunnings is one of the best). You will need to put in a barrier to stop the sand falling out every time you open the enclosure.

Mind if I ask why? I'm only new to reptiles but I originally put the grass in cause I had read that substrate wasn't advisable for baby dragons. But I've found it to be a great alternative as I have two sheets, so I can swap them daily and disinfect and hose out the soiled one. The grass has a very small nap and I've never seen either dragon eat any while trying to get a cricket and they make cleaning the tank so very easy


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[pinefamily]

The grass is ok but it will start to smell after a while no matter how well you clean it.
The sand is better for the dragon's claws.

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[Pilbara_Dan]

Thats big! Looks really good but i dont like the fake grass either it does start to smell after awhile

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[Iguana]

You could always try a sand mat, which is a compromise between the two I suppose. ExoTerra make some, (http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/sand_mat.php)
I'm not too sure if it grinds down nails, but you could also add in some rocks or slate for them to climb on, which would keep nails short.

 

[reen08]

Looking good. I'd add some fake cacti and other artificial plants too. Keep up the good work