I really appreciate all that you do for the community, @ChiefSweetsUniverse! I refused to adopt a beardie until I knew that myself (and kids) could properly care for it. Your info helped me feel confident.

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

2 ай бұрын

Happy to help! Thank you!

@piper_lori-williams-tudhope

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree! They are so amazing these creatures and they deserve their best life in captivity they can have. I’m all about proper research. I have been also researching whites tree frogs.

I was a huge supporter of reptile carpet…UNTIL this video. I used it for convenience cause I could just toss it in the wash when it was dirty and alternate between a few. Today for the tank cleaning I will be doing the 50/50 mix of top soil/sand you recommended! Also convinced me to go ahead and spend the money now for proper UVB instead of just waiting it out. She’s in a 40g now but around the 1 year mark will be getting her something you recommended earlier in the video! Thanks mate!

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

I know I seem like I'm stalking you, but just want to say thank you for all of the help your videos have been since I took over my daughter's lizard. So far I have converted her tank to a bioactive enclosure, and she has been way more active and extremely happy. She just started digging all over the place, and she seems to be having a blast. This week I am fixing her lighting situation, and then the search is on for a larger tank. Thanks again, and I'm looking forward to seeing more videos and bugging you in 2024!

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

I’m so happy that I helped you! That’s awesome you went bioactive

Just found you a couple weeks ago thank you for the info your a huge help to all the new reptile owners

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

That means a lot thank you!

Thank you so much for this video!!! You have helped me tremendously. I am forever grateful. I wish you much success in this New Year!

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

So happy to help! That’s all I want is to help people. Thank you so much

You should do a video of a breakdown of your bioactive substrate for dragons.

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Yes plan to do that very soon!

Amazing video! Can’t wait to watch more

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Thank you

Me and my girl got one of those kits thinking that would be all we needed. Thanks to your videos we got the T5 UV lights and have all his stuff on timers. Also made a cricket box from your videos. Thanks for the content you make

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Love to see people get good stuff! Thank you for watching

@piper_lori-williams-tudhope

2 ай бұрын

This is awesome!

we keep our houss decently cold at night so we got him his down little thermostat for night that keeps it at about 75 degrees with the ceramic bulb.( we have a normal basking light durig the day)

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Yeah that’s exactly the use of those bulbs they work amazing for night when it’s pretty cold

Thank you for your content! Helps me so much! You got a new sub right here! 🤙🏻

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Just got my first dragon, been watching a lot of your videos for great information 👍🏽

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

I thought I knew a ton about beardies. I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm getting a beardie this year and I think I'll be making my own enclosur

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

3 ай бұрын

Happy to help and that’s awesome if you do make your own

Awesome video as always!

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hi, i love watching your videos and I always learn so much from them. I was just wondering if the height of the substrate matters or does it have to just cover the flooring. Thanks

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Yes you do want around 2-3 inches minimum

Thanks for the valuable information

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

No problem! 😁

Would you recommend the other UVB lights in the 40 gallon tank besides the sideways one?

I went out and purchased a Zoomed T8 Fixture with a 10.0 bulb. I know you said stay away from this but, unfortunately I didn't see your video beforehand. Is it an okay setup for the time being?

What is that temperature wand and where do you get it

I love your videos! Do you think you could do a video on when behavior or normal or concerning for a beardie? I look up things about like closing one eye or having runny poop and i get 10 million different answers!!!

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Oh yes will do!

this helped me check over my tank to make sure everything was good and it was.

I wondered why every time there was a little spot of sun anywhere my beardies were so desperate to bask in it never knew I had the wrong lights and lamps

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

3 ай бұрын

Haha yeah they love that bright sun they will search for it so that’s why lighting is super important.

What do you think of the Exo Terra Solar Glo 125w lamp in terms of uv-b? We adopted an adult beardie and got his accommodation with it but the lamps that were installed were kinda shitty. We went to a store, we saw the t5 lamps you suggested but no fixtures to put them in. So we chose that Solar Glo lamp because we needed a quick fix. Before, he was always sitting as close as possible to the lamp (actually touching the mesh on top) because it was just not giving enough heat and uv-b i guess. Now with this lamp installed he sits much more comfortably and he sits a lot lower in his terrarium to bask. So i think it's okay, but i just want to be sure. If it's not okay i will just order the t5 on the internet immediately but if the Solar Glo is okay i will wait a few months, so i can get my moneys worth out of this expensive ass lamp :p Thanks in advance! Your videos has learned us everything we know so far about beardies :D

Can I use Fine Bark Mulch for a Crested gecko DIY background ?

I have had bearded dragons I never used carpet or calci-sand also I haven’t seen you mention the mercury UVA+UVB which has been through testing labs and found to work (I could be wrong) and please if I am let me know but I will also do more research on these

What would be a good number on sensor for bearded dragon.

When it comes to ceramic heat emitters and deep heat projectors, do you recommend one over the other or are they essentially the same in your opinion?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

They are essentially the same to me I say get whatever you can find first usually. Or whichever you want to buy that’s the cheapest and only recommend on really cold winter nights

They’re the only ones who have the bulbs for the Arcadia t5, I can’t find the bulbs for the 12 percent anywhere

this is slightly off topic but I so badly want to know If itd be okay for me to do a "semi-bioactive" substrate like with the stone desert and top soil play sand mix beneath with no clean-up crew and just spot clean? Ive heard so much diversity in opinion about loose substrate But i really do not like the look of anything else because i want a natural looking home for my future baby what would you recommend in that situation?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Oh yeah you can totally do that. Nothing wrong with that my make beardie is on that and it’s not bioactive. Been fine for years

Love your videos, Had a question my beardie is about 6 moths old now he eats really good, but he doesnt drink water like at all, I give him baths all the time and i use a humidifier for 15mins a day. I feel like ive tried all the tricks, syringe, moving water. He seems healthy though very active.

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Sounds like he’s hydrated and that’s why he’s not interested in water. Very normal I have a video explaining it here kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaFkrtJvocubgdI.htmlsi=od5Dvp8iuXSU6J8F

Hi, just a question, currently planning to have a bioactive set up for my bearded dragons, do you just let the clean up crew(isopods,springtails) decompose their poop or do you still scoop them on your own? Thanks a lot!

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Sometimes I do. But very rarely my dragons poop I can immediately smell it haha so I usually take it out however you can. The isopods will eat it up. Isopods won’t eat the white part (urates) though

Hey bro i recently got a bearded dragon and the first couple days she was letting me pick her uo and stuff but now i kant even get my hand to close without her running off and getting really defensive... what can i do to stop this?

I recently purchased a bearded dragon and this video was very helpful! I unfortunately did purchase some of the things that you said were bad. However I’ll be looking into fixing it. However I was wondering the bearded dragon I purchase was very small compared to the other dragons in the tank and since he’s been home and his movement and eating has been pretty minimal. Is that normal?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Yes that is normal for dragons who just moved. As they are getting used to there new space it can be stressful on them so they might not eat at all the first or second day if he is not eating after two weeks definitely check your temps and uvb.

Hi happy new year 🎊 and happy 2024!😊

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Happy new year 🎊

@HenrysHerpsandHobbies

5 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you 😊

How do you know what watts you need for the basking light? Which brand do you use?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Any brand will work they all work the same. I use zoo med and exo terra a lot now. Wattage wise you just have to experiment on which one will get you to the desired temperature you need for your tank. I have large 4x2x2 enclosures and use 2 100 watt heat bulbs for the hot side.

Thank you for the incredible tips and content! I have a couple questions about my leopard gecko that I recently got back in August 2023. I was told by a couple of people to wait a year until putting in substrate because of the risk of impaction. This sounds legit but since you have so many different reptiles, I wanted to ask you about it. Is it okay to use a substrate for a leopard gecko who I obtained in August but I'm not sure when he was born since I adopted and didn't buy him. I would say he is probably 5-6 months old since he wasn't an infant but he wasn't that big yet. If it is okay to use substrate before a year old, would you recommend using your custom topsoil/play sand mixture or a store bought one?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Oh yeah as long as he’s hydrated and you have correct temps they will do fine on substrate. I put all my lizards straight on substrate at 1 month old. This is right out of an egg as well. Never had a problem

@joebobbber

5 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you so much!

yo whats up chief, I just got a 5 month old bearded dragon and have her in a 4x2x2 tank. Do you think an Arcadia 12% UVB will be fine if I have it sitting on top of the mesh roof for her?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Depends how far away she is from the mesh screen and what type of enclosure it is. Usually myself I go with a 14% on top of it regardless since most basking spots are farther from the screen.

Can I give a beardie bee pollen? And if I do how often can I give it?

I'm looking to get a bearded dragon soon so im trying to find info so my bearded dragon is healthy and happy. Thanks for the information

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

I wanted to use a natural desert substrate but I was wondering how I go about cleaning it. Is it like cleaning a litter box out?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Yes exactly they have sand sifters or I just grab it with a paper towel and throw it away

I have a juvenile baby dragon and a 75 gallon tank. Is 150 watt basking lights too hot? Or is it okay as long as I don't put the basking spot too high?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

So it would only be too much if it was getting above 115f on the basking spot. If it’s reaching optimal temps like 105-110f you are good

Hii! This isn’t related to this video, but I wanted to comment here since it’s your most recent. I’ve learned that height in terrariums for Anoles are more important than width. I have two Anoles that I rescued from outside and didn’t find out until recently that they’re both males, so I’m going to separate them. Since I plan on releasing them in the spring, I don’t want to splurge, so I plan to get a 40 gallon tank with a divider for the both of them. Since it’s only for a few months, should they be alright with a tank that is more horizontal than vertical? As long as I still have plenty of branches and hiding spots for them of course. Also, what kind of plants would you recommend?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Yes you can do that. That should be a ok height for now as well. 18 inches tall is pretty good.

@navaya4446

5 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse awesome, thank you ver much!

I’m very interested in buying a bearded dragon so this video was very informational! There is a kid I’m looking at from petsmart for 220$, it comes with things essential for the cages. Would you recommend it? Also, would you recommend purchasing a beardie from a pet store or reptile shop?

@SavingPvtBryan32

4 ай бұрын

No

And if you are lucky enough to have a Petco in town, they often have a 50% off sale of the tanks. I got my 75 gallon for less than 100

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

I love the 50% off petco sales

I got one of these kits but I’m guessing everything is good besides the UV light right?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

3 ай бұрын

Yes pretty much the uvb and the carpet. Everything else is fine

I have a Juvenile bearded dragon for Christmas and my parents got me the Thrive desert kit pack for him would a 20 Gallon tank be best for him? Or 40 gallon?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

3 ай бұрын

I’d go larger always

If you start with a4x2x2, that's prefect because you'll never have to buy another . I'm involved with a few reptile groups on Facebook and omg talk about crazy info people are using 120 gal enclosures for babies

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Facebook groups are crazy haha. They have good info but they also have people who go a little too far in em lol

@mesmerized1889

5 ай бұрын

larger enclosures are also much better. bearded dragon husbandry continues to change as we care for these guys. 4x2x2 is now being replaced by much larger enclosures which is even better for them! Reptifiles now reccomends 6’L x 2’W x 2’H enclosure which is amazing!! starting from that size or larger is great for beardies and gives them so much enrichment and helps them thrive instead of just surviving

Ceramic heat emitters and deep heat emmiters are only good for making sure the enclosure doesn't get too cold at night in the winter. Mine are on a thermostat. Using them during the day is crazy.

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Yes! That’s exactly how I use them as well. Perfect example.

@Hectoroonie

5 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverseso then why didn’t you say that? You were rambling on about them being bad, not only that but didn’t mention thermostats, I run my heat emitters on thermostats to keep their enclosures at the perfect temp.

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

@@Hectoroonie I had text pop up when I was talking about that listed things. It said that’s the only way to use them is at night during the cold winter.

@jeffreymagni1272

5 ай бұрын

I have so many DHP and CHE collecting dust now. I found it easier just to make sure the room doesn't get below 55 to 60 degrees. The CHE and DHP dries out the enclosure too much IME. Night time temp drop is healthy for them.

I have my bearded dragon terrarium next to a window so in order to get more uvb light could I just open the window

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

The glass of the tank will block 99% of uvb and the screen in front of the window will also block around 40%. So you can but your dragon would have to be out of the tank and right in front of the screen with window up

Question, I have a good basking rock for my bearded dragon but I also have the hammock, if I keep the hammock away from the basking area can I still keep it?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

3 ай бұрын

Very nice yes now be careful sometimes they can get there leg twisted up in it other than that it’ll be fine

@Sammywhatnow

3 ай бұрын

thank you!@@ChiefSweetsUniverse

i have the 40 gallon starter kit rn, but me and my dad are making a whole new cage that gonna be 264 gallons mostly in height but how do you think we should do the lighting? it’s gonna be 4-5 feet tall and the lighting won’t hit the floor if i keep them on the top. also how should i do the substrate and some pet healthy paint to color it?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

I have used water based acrylic paint and it worked fine so I would do 2-3 heat lamps and just make sure branches are tall enough for them to get up to the heat lamps and bask at appropriate temperatures. Cause in the wild bearded dragons will actually climb trees to absorb heat from the sun on colder days. So it would be very similar

@fionagertrude-rr7zd

5 ай бұрын

thanks for the advice i’ll take it into consideration me and my dad are going to the pet store to get all the stuff you mentioned in the video.

Hey do you recommend the Uvb test cards ?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

3 ай бұрын

No they don’t work for uvb. I actually tested them on my channel.

also how long do i leave the uvb on? i usually set schedules on smart plugs to turn on at 6 am and off at 6pm would it be ok to leave them on for 12 hours?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Yes that’s exactly how I do mine. I do mine at 7am to 7pm during summer I go a little later

Well, I got suckered into the 20-gallon. And my son already took it out of the box. So what lamps should I get for the 20-gallon to get me through to 5 months to change to a bigger tank?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

The lamps you’ll want is an Arcadia shadedweller 6% you can find it on reptile basics .com

Just got our daughter a baby bearded dragon for Christmas. Your videos helped us a lot. Quick question. What is the best way to feed him his greens? We bought collard greens and cut them down a smaller size. We hold it out for him but he doesn’t take them. We placed them in a bowl instead, and we aren’t sure if he is eating them. (I suppose I can count how many we put in there next time). What’s the best way to make sure he eats his greens? (He has been eating insects just fine. So no problems there. 😊)

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Happy I helped! For greens I just offer it in the bowl and throughout the day if he wants to eat them he will. When they are young they do this it’s very normal so not to worry too much.

@leap9229

5 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Wonderful. Thank you!!

Thanks for much for the info!!! is there a reason my beardie always runs into stuff and then is liek why is this here xD just bonks his nose into walls and other items

would soaking the dried food in water hydrate them while also feeding them?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

2 ай бұрын

Yeah that’ll work

I have a Sycamore tree in my yard, is it ok to put a limb off of that in a dragons aquarium.

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Yes that’s a great tree for enclosures.

Where do you get the rock walls for your tank?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

I made them myself

Speaking of the heat lambs, are you aware of the difference between Arcadia spotlight, floodlight and Halogen lights? Given the same wattage

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Yes one is an incandescent and the other is a halogen bulb.

@julianto4361

5 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse in terms of heat emission, are they the same?

Hi, I am getting a dragon and I saw your video and it was a lot of help but I was wondering how much money would everything that is good for the dragon cost? Because my parents said I have to save up for it.

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

3 ай бұрын

That’s awesome it’ll cost anywhere from $500-$700 altogether that includes enclosure, lights, dirt, branches, everything

@Lillian_1234_

3 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you so much!

I was wondering can bearded dragons eat darkling beetles on a daily basis?

What if you just got your bearded dragon but you don’t have the money to buy a UVB light can I just take him outside for a little while?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Yes but check your weather app and make sure the uv index is above 3.0 for the time you take him outside. You would have to do this for 2 hours a day nearly daily

For those that have multiple reptiles a solar meter is needed. My anoles use my old bearded dragon's 12%. They are in a reptibreeze and the 7% doesn't go through the screen much.

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Yes if you have a solar meter that’s the absolute best. Get things perfect

I’m planning on doing a bioactive tank for my leopard gecko I have Reptisoil, reptisand, excavator clay, and sphagnum moss. What type of mix would be best for geckos and how do you know if a tank is bioactive or not?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

I would leave the sphagnum moss out but the rest of that mix is looking very good by most definitions tanks bioactive with plants, clean up crew, soil, and a inhabitant

@dbzcollector9963

5 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse what ratio should I do for everything I heard you only add like 10-20% sand to the soil since it already has some mixed in but what about the clay how much should I add or what type of consistency am I looking for? Also do you quarantine your plants or do you just give them a good cleaning before planting them?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

@@dbzcollector9963 I don’t quarantine my plants you can if you want though. I do like a good amount of excavator clay. I also add exo terra stone desert in the mix as well. Ratio is like 40% reptisoil, 25% excavator clay, 25% exoterra stone desert, 10% sand

@dbzcollector9963

5 ай бұрын

⁠@@ChiefSweetsUniverse I can’t get Terra stone desert mix at a reasonable price, everywhere I look it’s like 50$ for the 20$ bag lol. Would adding more clay make up for the lack of it?

do you think you could do a video on bearded dragon healthy weight? And how to tell if a bearded dragon is underweight or overweight. Also how to weigh them and what you use? I want to know more updated information.

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Oh yes I can

so what if i have the hammock just as a normal spot to climb or sleep in away from the basking spot is that perfectly fine or?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

3 ай бұрын

Yeah as long as you don’t use it as a basking spot should be ok

@Overdrivetim

3 ай бұрын

Is it also okay for me to take them outside in 75-80 degree weather with the sun shining bright ?

Hi Chief, inside my "bearded house" i have a ceramic heater, but ONLY for heat, is good or bad?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Do you have a regular basking bulb as well? If so yeah that’ll work but it’s preferred to use two regular basking bulbs over that because again offering heat without visible light during the day is cutting down on visible light

@nbk6119

5 ай бұрын

i have an acardia t5 for the light, the ceramic heater as i said is only for genereting heat@@ChiefSweetsUniverse

have you tried out the austrailian desert sand yet?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Australian sand is great stuff!

Hi, im from the uk, and Chewy is such a good website, but it only ships in the us, so does anyone know good cheap places where i can get a 120-gallon tank

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Most reptile stores in uk will sell them

@NevaehCurran

4 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you so much

@NevaehCurran

4 ай бұрын

@ChiefSweetsUniverse for that price because I've been everywhere on the Internet, and they are all so high in price

I got the Petsmart 20gallon with the "kit" because it was on sale for under $100. The "kit" went in the bin LOL.

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Yeah the 20 gallon is the worst offender.

Do LumenIZE next :)

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Ooo will do

Arcadia all in one bulb is it OK for bearded dragons in a 5 foot viv

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Is this the Arcadia d3evo? If so at 15 inches away tested has been giving some great uvb

@susanbizzell1753

5 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Arcadia d3 basking lamp uva and uvb e27 mercury vapour gen 2

Is 105 good basking temp for juvenile bearded dragon

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Yes that’s perfect

@Sam-jc7zi

5 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse I don't know why my bearded dragon back is gray but I think he's shedding his tail just got done

I just bought that tank that you said was bad 😢

I don't get why the company doesn't nix that free bulb

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

I have also wondered this haha. It’s probably just too expensive to put a good bulb in and no one like me ever raised awareness over them so they just been sliding past without anyone noticing

@sammythai99

5 ай бұрын

They really should think about stopping and offering something else for free. It's false advertising in a way to me. @@ChiefSweetsUniverse

What is your opinion on the Zilla bearded dragon starter kit?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

8 күн бұрын

Haven’t tried it yet!

@HylianBull

8 күн бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse well so far my new berdie is doing well. I will upgrade the UVB just because of your input and other reviews I've hears. Other than that. It seems pretty good.

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

8 күн бұрын

@@HylianBull nice! Yeah most problems with the kits are the uvb

Can you please do a video on how to travel to another state with a bearded dragon on plane or car so he is comfy and safe?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Yes will get that out soon

@glorias.2930

4 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverseThank you!Another video suggestion. Can you please do a video on how to hang the Arcadia UVB long linear bulb inside the tank? I just saw your video on TikTok about how the mesh blocks like 50% of the UVB and I'm getting major anxiety over it. 😓

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

@@glorias.2930 that one I got you! kzread.info/dash/bejne/dH5ko8GlpZzIYLg.htmlsi=VBbnRwxj5928hkL6

@glorias.2930

4 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse OMG thank you!!!

I’m mad I literally bought the 20 inch tank right before watching your video 😂🤦‍♂️

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

3 ай бұрын

Haha no worries it happens to lots of us

I want a bearded dragon so bad, but all the searches and researches I have done on KZread has scared me away from getting one. 😢

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

2 ай бұрын

It’s not so bad but it does take some investment at first for an appropriate size tank and great lighting. You can get playsand and top soil at Home Depot sticks and branches outside for very cheap. The biggest thing is get the lighting down right. Once you got that everything else is ok

@piper_lori-williams-tudhope

2 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Thank you so much! I’m still researching. I just want the best for our new friend, and everything has to just come together to make it happen. I would die if I did something wrong and my pet died. I love your channel and knowledge. 💝

How much do you sell them for

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

3 ай бұрын

Depends what morph I have but usually between $50-$200

@eic663

3 ай бұрын

Okay how much is a baby bearded dragon

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

3 ай бұрын

@@eic663 so all mine already sold I won’t have any available for a couple months

@eic663

3 ай бұрын

Okay thank you I really appreciate it

Chewy is petsmart surprised they don’t price match like petco does

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

Petsmart actually cut ties with chewy like 2 years ago so now they are separate companies. That’s probably why

@ediramirez5543

5 ай бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse didn’t actually know this but it makes sense now thanks man

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

@@ediramirez5543 I just recently found out myself as well

i like yo shirts 😎

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

Dont use the Moss in the kits...

I swear petsmart needs to fix there bearded dragon kits and a few items they are not good

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

4 ай бұрын

Lots of places do actually

I'm the 700th like!

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

29 күн бұрын

Let’s go!

@Agstog1

28 күн бұрын

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse this is really helpful because I’m getting a bearded dragon on the 25th and I’m just doing some research before I get one. It’s my first pet ever

This video shouldn’t have been posted honestly, there’s so much information in here that is just wrong. Saying a baby bearded needs a 4x2x2 is the worst possible thing to say, “Australian desert is thousands of square miles” yeah you’re right but thousands of square miles with foliage, tunnels, etc. try that in an enclosure because I didn’t see it in yours. an enclosure that size is excessive and unnecessary for a baby,, You bashed on heat emitters even though so many people who have been in the hobby use them, you mentioned compaction but didn’t go into detail about the cons of “real” sand. Not once did I hear you mention what sand is. Sand is glass, tiny shards of glass, if you look at it under a microscope which are expensive, more than that UVB meter but you’ll see the real risk of “real” sand. Also compaction doesn’t happen because of inadequate UVB or inadequate hydration, blaming it on these things is so so wrong. so I just wish you would’ve gone over this video and actually checked the information you provided.

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

That is the reason for impaction. This info can be found from the beardie vet as well. He explains that impaction is a result of poor husbandry so I did indeed check my information from one of the top experts in the entire world who is a vet and studies them in the wild. Sand is made of quartz as well. You get glass from heating sand to extreme temperatures that’s how you get glass. So under a microscope your seeing rounded quartz grains

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

5 ай бұрын

As a breeder myself I’ve thrown tons of babies in a 4x2x2 from the start and they all grew up exactly the same as ones who grew up in 40 gallons. As long as lighting is correct and you have tree limbs decor and rocks they will be fine. The reason I bashed on heat emitters is cause people use them for the day as basking lamps. I have text pop up and say only use for nighttime heat during the winter as well if it’s extremely cold as well

@ReptilesandResearch

5 ай бұрын

I just wished you would have checked your information before commenting

@jeffreymagni1272

5 ай бұрын

Don't feed the trolls LOL. Great video based on solid facts. I like how you explain things as simply as possible. Great for the beginner and advanced hobbyist alike.

@natehood6644

5 ай бұрын

Is all your information coming from a boomer who hasn't updated there info in 30 years?😂

I don't know what to believe ... I've had my sulcata tortoise since she was 3 months old now she's almost 3. My lighting is just one of those heat and uvb bulbs 70 watt and she looks super super healthy. Nice shiny shell, she's super active she has good digestive system and eats really good. Wouldn't she look deformed by now?

@ChiefSweetsUniverse

Ай бұрын

The 70 watt is that mercury vapor bulb? If so that’s why the mercury vapor bulbs actually produce pretty good uvb should change it every 6 months cause the uvb does run out in it. They can last longer but 6 months is the recommended change.