Biggest Mistakes New Bearded Dragon Keepers Make

Good Morning, Reptilians! This week, we're doing a video that was requested, and I thought it was a great idea. As a new bearded dragon keeper, sometimes mistakes are made (and that's ok!) but maybe this video will help some people avoid making some of those mistakes.

0:00 Intro
1:00 Feeding Only Bugs
2:19 Getting Feeders From Chain Pet Stores
4:20 Getting All Info From One Source
5:38 Not Having A Vet
7:04 Starting Off In Tanks That Are Too Small
8:14 Cats!
9:29 Outro
10:42 Shoutouts
11:11 Bloopers

Thanks for watching! :)

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Disclaimers:
Although I have a few reptiles, I am in no way a reptile expert. I just research a whole bunch and make videos. Please always do lots and lots of research before getting any pet! :)

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[sharimentges]

When I first got mine petsmart told me a coil uvb was just fine, I had a book on caring for bearded dragons but didn’t mention what type of uvb was needed. After watching YouTube videos on proper lighting and one day I came home to her being lethargic I ran up and got the tube uvb and she immediately perked up. Petsmart also told me 10 gallons was fine for her since she was so little. Thankfully I knew better on that subject to take that advice.

[staceyroberts]

I just bought a baby beardie and went to Petco to get some feeder insects and I asked what vegetables were the best to give them. The employee said we give kale to all of our beardies and they love it and it’s their main green leafy vegetable. I had just watched your video about kale being a calcium binder and thought whoa 😮

[Biebs]

We got 2 adult bearded dragons about 6 weeks ago, male and female. I was told the male didn't like to be handled, but he bonded very quickly with me and I love him to death. He is super sweet and loves being petted, at least sometimes lol. Anyways, I really enjoy your videos, I really like that you point out to use multiple sources for caring for them, and I love when you say "the bee's knees", I haven't heard anyone use that in many, many years. Thank you for the helpful advice, looking forward to more videos!

[lauren]

hello! ive had my beardie for 1 whole year now! you helped a lot throughout me and my beardies entire journey<3

[sophiadowning]

Hi there! I just watched your video for the first time. Such great information. Thank you for the extra education. One can never know everything when it comes to dragons. I've lost 2 dragons allowing someone to sit them while I was away. They did not know the proper care. Your video is PERFECT for beginner dragon owners or to share the next time I'm away and need someone to care for my baby. I do have a dragon now that I recently adopted...and ironically enough....I have a cat. One morning, I found her in his cage. She was on one side and he was on the other. Whew! I was lucky. My cat has been around dragons since she was a kitten....I believe that was my saving grace. I sit next to the 2 of them when they spend time together. I'm blessed that they get along. I NEVER leave them alone though. Thanks again for the information provide. So happy to come across your post. Cheers!

[tomaeya]

I actually double rescued my dragon about 4 weeks ago. I say rescued because the only thing the previous owners did right was the basking light, a way for it to relax under its basking light, which now needs to be upgraded, and the tank size. The "double" part comes in because it jumped off of me, because it was on my shoulder, and landed on the porch, where their cat (only hunts) had come up. Got a cat scratch, but I got lucky with no infections. Past that, there was no calcium, no protein, they only fed it greens (so no problems with its salad, though something is messing with its stomach) and calci-sand in the tank. Thinking about changing the tank to a terrarium in the future, but the aquarium is fine for right now, considering it is still 55G. I now need to check with my vet (cat and dog, both are older and chill with the dragon. Cat is curious but gentle! No unsupervised interactions.)

[parkerspeakstruth]

i just got my bearded dragon i cant wait till i can handle them.

[Shotinmm]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos on bearded dragons and found them to be extremely helpful! I’m adopting on in about a week and I can’t wait! This will be my first reptile 😁

[oneofhischosen]

Very informative videos, just got my baby girl bearded yesterday and I was able to instantly handle her. She’s very 🚨, she fell asleep on my twice yesterday already. I love it!!’

[kimberlyburdick]

I buy all organic greens and multiple kinds collard green chard, romaine leafy greens, dandelion greens, and a few others I pre cut them every couple days and keep them in a glass container and put a paper towel on top it stays well, and they love them. I rescued them when they were babies, and one was missing a whole front foot😢, and the other missing toes😢.. now they are about 6 months old and looking great

[dannyphantom]

Sand doesn’t cause impaction, calcium sand does. Tile is unnatural and hard on your bearded dragons joints. Use loose substrate! Bearded dragons live on sand in the wild, sand is natural.

[rottweilerfun]

Thank you ! I love the way that you say Baby Bearded Dragon like it's all one word. Your accent is nice to listen to.

[Lizzie]

At PetSmart large crickets actually got upped to .16 a cricket, then they go down a penny in increments of 36, 51, 76. Could be a regional thing, but wanted to throw it out there for people still not wanting to order online

[dungeonsandcritters]

Thank you for a shoutout to our pet instagram! Great video.

[torreywhite]

Thank You for The information. I have a Adult Dragon ....My Son's Sister gave it up to Me. I am trying to learn as much as I can. Thank You so much & Thank You from Firey Infecty ( My Dragon)

[bobbiec]

The plastic spikes are amazing ideas...my fat cat busted the screen on the top of my crested/chahoua hybrid's temporary tank not long after I first got him and we came out to a tail flailing in the middle of the hallway. The gecko was still alive and I still don't know how I found him. Pure luck! I felt awful that he went through that experience - I'm so thankful he's still alive. I've heard of others with similar experiences. Since his father was a mainland chahoua his tail is slowly but surely growing back 💚🦎💚

[jeremitrice]

I just wanted to say you're amazing and a life saver and Mushu also says thank you. 😁

[alrahbimom]

My dragon loves the chase of a cricket! Thanks for sharing the on line shipping

[davidphillips]

Good morning Elle, have an amazing Sunday!!! Hope you're week is amazing to.

[pdv]

Great concept sharing mistakes and possible solutions. I hope to see you expand this idea with other animals you have.