Baby Bearded Dragon Tips?

Make sure your temps at the basking area are between 100-110 degrees. Mist him and not the tank. Feed him as many crickets as he will eat twice a day for a 10 minute period. I can't believe they told you only 5 once a day. Be sure to begin to offer salads of greens and veggies. If you are unsure of what to feed, please copy my list below and have it handy. If I can help just email me, its open.

FEED DAILY

Collard Greens

Dandelion Greens

Endive

Escarole

Mustard Greens

Turnip Greens

Acorn Squash

Butternut Squash

Hubbard Squash

Green Beans

Peas

Parsnips

Turnips

Scallop Squash

Spaghetti Squash

Summer Squash

Sweet potato

Figs

Mango

Papaya

Raspberries

Silkworm

Cactus Pad/Leaf

FEED OCCASSIONALLY

Arugula

Bok Choy

Kale

Bell Peppers, red & green

Bell Peppers, yellow

Celery

Cucumbers

Okra

Potato, russet

Pumpkin, raw

Radish

Spinach

Watercress

Yams, raw

Zucchini, raw & peeled

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cantaloupe

Cherries

Cranberries

Grapefruit

Grapes

Guava

Honeydew

Kiwi

Nectarines

Orange, naval

Orange, mandarin

Peaches

Pear, not asian

Pineapple, canned

Pineapple, fresh

Plums

Prunes, canned

Raisins, seedless

Strawberries

Watermelon

Butterworms

Silkworms

Superworms

Waxworms

Basil

Beans, garbanzo

Beans, kidney

Beans, lima

Beans, pinto

Cilantro

Peppermint leaves

Spearmint

Wheat grass

FLOWERS/PLANTS

rose petals

dandelions

dahlias

hibiscus

nasturtiums

alfalfa

astible

baby tears

basil – leaves & flowers

Chinese lantern – flowers

Carnations – petals

Chamomile, English

Clover

Day lilies

Dracaena

Fennel

Ficus – leaves

Geranium – flowers & leaves

Grape – leaves & fruit

Impatiens

Hollyhock

Hens & chickens

Lavender

Mint

Oregano

Pansies – flowers

Phlox

Rosemary – leaves & flowers

Spider plant – leaves, sap may irritate

Split leaf philodendron – leaves

Squash flowers

Thyme – leaves & flowers

Yucca – flowers

Wandering Jew – leaves, sap may irritate

RARELY

Broccoli

Brussel sprouts

Carrots

Cauliflower

Green peas raw

Rutabaga, raw

Tomatoes

Pomegranate

Star fruit

Bananas

Rice, brown, long grain

Soybeans

NEVER

cabbage

Corn

Lettuce

Spinach

Avocado

Eggplant

Mushrooms

Rhubarb

Chicken

Ground beef

Pork chops

Spaghetti, cooked

Meal Worms

Many Bearded Dragons have native habitats that are dry and sparsely vegetated, so food may often be difficult to find in the wild. As a result, Bearded Dragons are omnivorous, capable of subsisting on a wide variety of food sources. A typical diet for captive Bearded Dragons includes leafy greens and vegetables, avoiding lettuce and any other vegetable composed mostly of water, and regular meals of feeder insects, with crickets being their main insect matter, or 'morio' worms (giant mealworms), and basically any other type of worm.

A 20 gallon long enclosure (30"L x 12"W x 12"H) is ideal for a baby Bearded Dragon, however they will outgrow this within 3–5 months. When provided with the proper habitat, temperatures, and UVB lighting, young Bearded Dragons are capable of growing up to an inch or more per week. For an adult, you should use a 40 gallon "Breeder" (36"L x 18"W x 12"/16"H) or larger tank, as they actually provide the best floor space available. This is important, as bearded dragons are terrestrial lizards. This allows the Dragon ample space to turn around, lie down, and run to and fro as it chooses.

Bearded Dragons also need proper lighting. A UVB light is needed, with two options being available, Fluorescent strip bulbs or mercury vapor bulbs. These bulbs have variable ranges of UVB output; owners must ensure proper distance from bulb to the basking spot so the lizard can properly absorb the rays.