Finally actual good advice for keeping bearded dragons thanks a lot man hopefully this will educate others
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you
@ilovefortnite-e8p
Ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniversesand is bad for a bearded dragon because they can eat sand then it could kill them
@CrazyDogLadySky
Ай бұрын
@Kfcfire I know there is a way to mix some substrates to make it safe, but never using sand like this. The impaction risk is too much. Just use paper towels if the right substrate mix is not obtainable.
@catherinejean1071
8 күн бұрын
Sand is a bad idea. It will higher your risk of your beardy carrying salmonella as you will not be able to 💯 disinfect all the sand. When they poop, some liquid also comes out that can harbor not only parasites but the bacteria salmonella.
@BloodboilSMP
7 күн бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniversehow much did you spend on this setup?
@SamanthaEdgell
3 ай бұрын
FINALLY someone said it! Adult beardies need BIGGER THAN 40gals! Ive seen toooo many ppl saying 40g is fine 🤦🏻♀️.
@unicornvixen7018
2 ай бұрын
I know! I just rescued mine two days ago from my cousin and it's still in the 40 gal he got when it was a baby, I'm looking for a 120 gal now. Might DIY a custom enclosure tho...but much bigger, he looks ridiculous! This giant dragon in this "tiny" (relatively) tank, no room to play about when I can't take him out. Worst of all, they kept him on newspaper that smelled like it had been soiled for a while! He stunk too! I gave him a warm bath and a nail trim (mindful of his quick) while he cloud gazed. He was much happier to find substrate to dig in, and toys and branches to play on. Still too teeny for a fully grown beardie, but it's home for now till we upgrade. 😊❤🐉
@user-mu6wd8gb1d
Ай бұрын
My sister has a 4 year old bearded dragon and his 40 gallon is perfectly fine for him he has a ton of room
@SamanthaEdgell
Ай бұрын
@@user-mu6wd8gb1d ur sister needs to get him a bigger tank. Beardies will often just sit in one spot and look “lazy” but that doesn’t mean they’re fine in a small tank. A 40g is the bare minimum, but bigger is better.
@happynurse1062
Ай бұрын
Can you just start out with the 4x2x2?
@SamanthaEdgell
Ай бұрын
@@happynurse1062 a 40g is a good starter tank but they’ll eventually need bigger
@julianto4361
5 ай бұрын
Nice info as usual! Just would like to add on one thing for the thermostat, I would suggest having one that allows you to set a temperature range (e.g. lights get off at 40c and on at 36c). The one shown only allows us to set one predetermined temp. The heat lamp could be on and off constantly and it's bad for the reptile and the lifespan of the heat lamp.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Yes very true lots of great thermostats out there for sure!
@Coop0
5 ай бұрын
If you actually kept a bearded dragon you would have a point and shoot thermometer
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
@@Coop0 yeah but a thermostat is essential in case of accidents like maybe a heat wave and your AC goes out. In house temps could reach 95f then a heat lamp could raise basking temps well over 140f thermostat saves that from happening
@julianto4361
5 ай бұрын
@@Coop0 a thermostat and p&s thermometer is complete different thing. Both are essential.
@Articriss
5 ай бұрын
Reptile sand should not be kept with bearsies especially if its not mixed. Using a diff substrate would be better as long as ur beardie has good husbandry. Sand often leads to impaction which can be hard to notice and very had for ur beardies.
@mariomartinez991
5 ай бұрын
Correct
@lildarkmatter8373
5 ай бұрын
Yeah there's only a handful of reptiles you should ever use sand for. Personally if you want a more natural floor that can be removed if you need, I would get Excavator Clay. One bag would cover this floor easy.
@mariagenua8116
5 ай бұрын
So true...that what the vet told me when I got my first beraded dragon
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Understand where you’re coming from because the hobby was under the belief that sand was bad due to impaction. However we have now solved that issue and have found out through research from vets and advanced keepers that it wasn’t sand but the husbandry like uvb and temps. Sand is perfectly safe as long as your temps are ok uvb is not coil but a t5 like an Arcadia 12% or zoo med 10.0 t5. Also the beardie is receiving proper supplements like calcium and a multivitamin once Month. Most keepers are starting this way thanks to all the advanced keepers and vets pushing the updated keeping methods.
@Articriss
5 ай бұрын
@ChiefSweetsUniverse I know that's why I put without good husbandry. It is still not the best to use and is far better to use a type of dirt substrate but you given your message you seem responsible with keeping an eye on your beardie and making sure it isn't causing any issues:) I'm happy to hear that, I see so many terrible setups and husbandry. It's mainly for people watching the video who are matbe looking to get a beardie or jave one and aren't experienced enough to have sand.
@Kitchen126ChefChewy
5 ай бұрын
So glad to see correct information being spread more now a days
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
The hobby is changing for the better
@Kitchen126ChefChewy
5 ай бұрын
Yes it is! Been loving your vids btw
@talonmorrison5012
5 ай бұрын
I’m a manager at petsmart and yes I’m happy to see that people know what they are talking about! We also try and stay away from the starter kits it has a lot of the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM for a reptile to stay alive definitely doesn’t have all they need.
@jgfishing27
5 ай бұрын
Once again AWESOME video Sammy keep up the good work man! And to everyone else wondering why he’s recommending “sand” or a mixture of sand is because a healthy dragon that is also hydrated & well supplemented with the proper nutrition will have absolutely no problem ingesting & passing it through their system. Contrary to the hobby belief 😅. So yes he’s correct ✅
@HaruDoneYet
5 ай бұрын
I like the majority of the info but I’m hesitant on the sand due to the risk of impaction. Don’t get me wrong I understand improper husbandry is the main reason for this but for new keepers I feel it’s highly likely to have a hiccup here or there so I feel like it’s a better idea to suggest a solid substrate such as paper towel for a little bit. Plus the paper towel can make it easier to see if there is health issues in the dragon. Once the keeper gets the feel for everything then they could move to loose substrate. Also Id like to point out that some dragons can have health issues that make loose substrate less ideal because they just can’t pass it like a healthy individual. This mainly happens with rescues I’ve noticed so I feel people should keep that in mind as well. I also suggest a sand/soil mix to mimic the natural habitat. They do live in deserts but it’s not the stereotypical sand desert. Plus a mix can give them an opportunity to make burrows and exhibit natural behaviors.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Most of the time the husbandry issue is uvb. That’s why if you set up like this it’ll be fine. Beardies can’t absorb calcium and other nutrients without uvb so they will try and eat the dirt to get nutrients from the soil since they aren’t getting it from there diet. I do mention that a soil mix is better but even straight sand isn’t the worst option. As where the central dragons are located it’s very sandy with clay underneath. But I totally understand what you mean
@glorias.2930
6 ай бұрын
Pls keep these coming! So good! ❤
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@caitlin30851
5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@caitlin30851
5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@caitlin30851
5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@yettaahenakew6239
2 ай бұрын
Listen to this boy. He's telling the truth
@kariham2425
Ай бұрын
Did a bunch of research and finally got a lil girl, had her for 3 months, no issues, fed her fresh veg (cleaned and approved) and roaches (smaller than her head) and came home to her not moving on the tank bottom. Scared to get another one so I'll just watch your videos
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
Ай бұрын
Sorry that happened to you
@evanlongwell4196
5 ай бұрын
Yup I agree with all this nice to see someone not freak out over loose substrate it can be done if done correctly and with the right kind of loose substrate
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@garg4531
5 ай бұрын
Nice showing that you can make a good enclosure even using only Petsmart products! 👍
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@NicoDiAngelo_EmoBoy
5 ай бұрын
I got one of the kits for my leopard gecko but my dad wouldn’t even listen to me if I told him not to get it. I’m thankful he got me the Tank and the gecko though. I plan on getting him a better tank soon when I have the money
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Understandable good you are gonna do it even if you have to do it yourself. I did the same when I was young
@slothboygaming4984
Ай бұрын
thx really helped
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
Ай бұрын
Happy to help
@AmaniWilliams-g7b
27 күн бұрын
But is that sand okay for them during feeding time ?? Are they able to ingest it ?? I lost one of my geckos before I knew about the compaction of using sand in tanks
@casualidentitycrisis1271
5 ай бұрын
Don't use sand in your Bearded dragons tank, they will eat the sand and it will lead to compaction which could kill them.
@ashton5493
5 ай бұрын
Sand is fine as long as you have the proper basking temperature and it’s not calcium sand.
@deathcap56
5 ай бұрын
@@ashton5493except, it’s not. It’s been proven to be a risk for many years, and in their native range they don’t live on just loose sand anyways
@ashton5493
5 ай бұрын
@@deathcap56 First of all I feel like it’s because most of the time people who own a bearded dragon aren’t giving it the proper care, there is lots of people who would go into a pet store and get a pet with doing little to no research. And since pet stores are the most common places to get pets they are also getting not so healthy animals to begin with and they are probably taking care of the animal improperly and in a way that the pet store told them to. And I know it’s not just sand that they live on but in some areas of their native range it does get pretty sandy in some spots. And they usually do ok if they have the proper care, usually they would eat any type of loose substrate when they are trying to eat their food or if they have a vitamin definitely. But with a proper hot enough UVB basking spot they should be able to properly disgust the substrate just fine. If it does end up being impacted it’s mostly do to dehydration and lack or proper UVB. Also if someone is that concerned about their bearded dragon eating the substrate even if they did have the proper basking spot and good hydration they can feed it on on a plate or rock slate or they can use a different substrate. The guy who posted this video ChiefSweetsUniverse has a whole video on that topic and he explains it in better detail,I suggest watching it if you haven’t already. Either way I feel like if a pet owner properly did their up to date research and are looking into getting a bearded dragon or any reptile for that matter then they should be able to pick out a substrate that works properly for them, as long as the substrate isn’t dyed or calcium sand and their pet is getting it’s basic needs and it’s healthy then they should be ok.
@cavi5514
5 ай бұрын
Sand only leads to impaction if you’re feeding them on the gd sand. They don’t just go around eating sand. Biggest problem with sand is making sure you keep it clean and replace it.
@asparagusandsin
5 ай бұрын
@@cavi5514They literally go around investigating things with their tongues. (Their reflection, a dot they thought was a bug, etc.) The survivorship bias is strong, with the pro-sand argument.
@skrrbaby
Ай бұрын
I have the red once! All in one, they said it was good
@marycox6130
3 ай бұрын
You seem like someone who knows how to keep a bearded dragon on sand and I respect that. However, there are risks involved with not doing it properly, which beginners probably won't do sand properly. So, I would suggest giving some disclaimers like, you need to make absolute sure you have the right uvb, make sure you monitor if the beardie is eating any of the sand, explain what some of the risks are, provide alternatives, and explain that sand is not recommended for beginners. Overall you seem like an amazing keeper who knows what they are doing, but I would keep this in mind when making videos in the future. Really good job on the tank though, it looks great!
@kushpaladin
5 ай бұрын
reminds me of my bearded dragon i had named Drago.. we moved from a heated 67 degree house to a cold house in the mountains with no heating.... the poor little bugger got too cold even with a heat lamp
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Yeah sometimes you need multiple heat sources
@NordicChickensTX
5 ай бұрын
I'm almost there with my tank looking like that next paycheck. Thanks for the help.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@MM_iDStroy
4 ай бұрын
No sand… they most of time eat some by mistake and they can die from it. Used ceramics plate for ours and seems to be the best!
@Jaxxy35
5 ай бұрын
For a beginner, I would not recommend sand because only good husbandry will prevent your bearded dragon from becoming impacted by the sand. Repti carpet is much better for newbies.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
So repticarpet will actually cause stress in dragons cause there nails get stuck every now and then and they don’t like it. Sometimes even ripping there nails off
@Jaxxy35
5 ай бұрын
@ChiefSweetsUniverse I've never heard of that and my beardie never had that problem, but I trimmed her nails since we handled her a lot. She was still able to climb since I only cut the very tip.
@pippetandpossum
5 ай бұрын
Repticarpet can cause issues too. Tile or excavator clay is best imo.
@christianbush5449
5 ай бұрын
We used felt on bottom as babies so sand wouldnt harm them as young lizards
@EmalieN2011
29 күн бұрын
Its nice that this is real advice, but how do you clean the tank, do you change out the sand?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
29 күн бұрын
You can do a complete sand changed every 6 months and you usually grab the poop with paper towels and grab any sand around the poop that was touching it and throw it away
@EmalieN2011
29 күн бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse ah okay thanks
@AlexAllenKale
5 ай бұрын
Hello chiefsweet I just wanted to let you know I’m finally getting my second reptile a Leopard gecko it took me a while to decide between a tagu and a leopard gecko but I made my decision a leopard gecko thanks to you I’m finally joining the reptile hobby
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Gang! Lets go!
@jodirt658
7 күн бұрын
60 gallon is what I had mine in and that’s more than enough for a bearded dragon anything bigger is not necessary
@kalebbrowning8921
21 күн бұрын
Bio active tanks for the winnnn
@woodlandfalls
4 ай бұрын
what about a basking spot that holds high temps to help digestion..? or are they different than leopard geckos in that sense
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
4 ай бұрын
The wood is the basking spot. In the wild beardies will spend lots of time basking in trees and fence posts to absorb heat so giving wood in the enclosure is a great way to make them feel at home
@Teddystys-15
6 сағат бұрын
By the way I’ve heard sand isn’t good for them cuz they might eat it which can cause stomach problems involving death. But you seem like you know a lot about beardies!
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
6 сағат бұрын
Yes definitely heard that an old myth! I have a longform video explaining the science behind it for those interested. Thank you tho for being concerned as it’s always good to make sure
@Lyrebird.Rainwing
5 ай бұрын
"Bearded dragons love to climb" My bearded dragon who is a lazy potato most of the time:
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Haha every dragon is different
@BAT1357
5 ай бұрын
Mine is lazy but also a clumsy ragdoll. He climbs but then also falls off of things 😂
@nathanjoselin1617
2 ай бұрын
babies are lively
@Lyrebird.Rainwing
2 ай бұрын
@@nathanjoselin1617 Well mine isn't a baby
@Lyrebird.Rainwing
2 ай бұрын
He's almost 2 years old
@ThatGuyFromFortnite1
18 күн бұрын
Just wondering… is the coconut stuff (I can’t remember what it is called) good for a leopard gecko
@gamingwithjad7149
3 ай бұрын
This is helpful but what if u just start off with the 120 gallon tank so u don’t have to buy one when it’s little and one when it’s big
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
3 ай бұрын
That’s what I recommend in all my care guide but this just helps newbs who get one and don’t know how to set up the 40
@brynnegerman3578
5 ай бұрын
Uhhh your best bet is top soil sand mix bc it’s closer to the Australian substrate, and then if you really love your dragon you also can order legit Australian substrate. I have heard sand is fine but I would really really recommend a ratio.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Yeah I prefer mixes in all my videos but this is just for people who don’t want to go anywhere else and only shop at petsmart or petco. Agree the Australian sand is the best
@brynnegerman3578
5 ай бұрын
I’m sure you do it’s just that lazy people shouldn’t own pets, especially reptiles. So many reptiles live for years in shitty conditions and it’s not fair, yet their owners have no clue. Going to multiple places to get supplies for your set up isn’t that big of a deal. I just personally wouldn’t promote this because it encourages lazy husbandry. Thats all, I’m sure you know what you’re doing but as reptile enthusiasts we shouldn’t promote just anyone taking on a reptile.
@user-zs3tv7po5q
2 ай бұрын
I’m going to get a bearded dragon and this helps a lot
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
2 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@corrupteddisciple1411
4 ай бұрын
Got my bearded dragon today starter kit was a much better deal but I can work off it. Wouldn't sand be pretty difficult to keep clean on the bottom. Also red lamps are for night time no?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
4 ай бұрын
They can see red at night so if you had it on it would be like sleeping with red light on all night. All lights off at night Yeah you can definitely work off the start kit for sure congrats on the beardie!
@jeremyagosto-santana5280
5 ай бұрын
Even if you say “studies show this and that”, it’s better to not risk it and choose a mat for the first few months.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
I mean I breed dragons and have put them on sand and substrate right out the gate 1 month out the egg no problem with hundreds of dragons.
@amberstamp1965
3 ай бұрын
I work at PetSmart and now that I have found this video I will be using it for new beardie Parents!! Thank you
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
3 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@I.L.B.E
Ай бұрын
I got a bearded dragon a few days ago, he hasn't been eating, and he has a little black on his beard... but I think it's just his colors?.. I don't know. But he always has his mouth open... Is that what they always do? It seems normal. Anyone have any advice!! I would love to hear it!!!
@Im_a_person746
5 ай бұрын
I just bought a huge fish tank, put all the things that you said inside of it, and made a custom lid and door
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
If you can make it work and it’s large enough nice
@MrBigtoe6000
2 ай бұрын
Great advice!
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ForestFox99
2 ай бұрын
I have yet to order the main stuff for my bearded dragons tank once i get one so i was hoping to know around how much this was because im poor.
@Nb20522
5 ай бұрын
I had a red heat bulb bc of the advertisement I replaced it with arcadia ir heat lamp and a heat cable for general substrate heating and a uvb Lamp i hope that is acceptable Im still new to these things 2 years I keep temperature with dimming thermostats with timer
@hereticFox716
5 ай бұрын
As long as its not a colored heat bulb and heat bulb will work as long as theyre the right wattage
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Go for a regular heat bulb so it mimics the sun better
@UnknownPrince..
2 ай бұрын
At how old would I need to upgrade my tank? And what size?
@Tina_1234_
2 ай бұрын
Once they are over 12 months they will definitely need a bigger tank if you can’t afford a 120 gallon tank try to get 75 gallon at least
@Ivy-rb4rs
5 ай бұрын
People always say how bad sand is for them when in reality they live in sandy areas in there natural habitat
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Haha exactly
@Sirmusty425
5 ай бұрын
i also learned that when the husbandry is bad or incorrect it will cause impaction with loose substrate 😢
@maxburka1110
5 ай бұрын
This isn’t really true. Deserts in Australia aren’t like the Sahara for example. They’re much rockier, with more compact ground. Sand like this doesn’t allow beardies to burrow, which is a natural instinct for them. It also increases the risk of impaction or clogged pores.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
@@maxburka1110 they actually tested the sand where beardies were and it was 95% quartz sand. With clay and silt making up the rest
@Maja-se3hf
5 ай бұрын
because this kind of sand is indeed really dangerous for reptiles and the op just spreads misinformation that can potentially kill your reptile.
@josesoto2342
5 ай бұрын
The casual Fallout 4 Pipboy box 🫡
@igc2304
16 күн бұрын
I heard water bowls are not good since they bring up the moisture in the tank
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
16 күн бұрын
Old myth humidity isn’t that big of an issue for dragons. They have a rainy season where they are from and many breeders in Florida have been breeding them outdoors for years in high humidity no issues
@mslashay35
3 ай бұрын
Question. What's wrong with the red bulb heat lamps. Idk just curious???
@TheCornhole55
5 ай бұрын
Ur right but an older bearded dragon can go with just one UVB bulb over the basking area throughout the day & is perfectly fine in a 40 gallon tank. Baby’s need the UVB fluorescent long bulb because there bones are constantly growing etc. an adult Beardie will be fine with just one of the uvb bulbs over there basking spot.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
The babies will also be fine with a long tube like in the video as well as they will be exposed to the uvb
@TheCornhole55
5 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse I’m saying for an adult a bulb uvb is fine though you don’t need a long tube for the adult
@leximueller4053
22 күн бұрын
my PetSmart NEVER has a 12% bulb. and it is so hard to find. cool set up though.
@mfi-cf7sp
5 ай бұрын
I’ve always been told by many sources not to use repti sand with a beardie because they want to lick everything 🤷🏻♀️ I use the mulch for all my reptiles because several of mine have to be misted with water
@summrrx
9 күн бұрын
I've heard that the sand isn't good for baby beardies. You should use paper towels or mats until they're at least 8+ months old?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
9 күн бұрын
Old myth I breed and put babies on sand pretty fast less than 1 month old
@summrrx
9 күн бұрын
@ChiefSweetsUniverse Oh, thank you! I'm getting a baby beardie next week, so I wanna make sure I have the right stuff for its tank.
@karinaashmon
Ай бұрын
I use the reds at nit and both my beards are doing great
@marrionna044
5 ай бұрын
Does sand not impact beardies like it does leopard geckos?
@Ky2man
17 күн бұрын
I’ve been staying away from the water bowl because it can drop off the humidity, but just my opinion
@thatfruitygowrl
16 күн бұрын
Yeah, but your beardie needs water.
@Ky2man
16 күн бұрын
@@thatfruitygowrl agreed, but you can spritz their greens and give them water outside of the tank or even just just put water in their tank every now and then just don’t leave it in there
@thebr3310
5 ай бұрын
Always wanted a bearded dragon. When my parents die I’m getting one
@chrisbaker9924
5 күн бұрын
You forgot where you have to be a millionaire to own one correctly haha. I’ve wanted one but it’s so much to set up and to keep updating while the grow.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 күн бұрын
Haha it is an expensive hobby but you could get started great with around $500. It’s a lot but not too much
@chrisbaker9924
4 күн бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse I’ve read that they require 100 gal when they are mature is that true?
@BlahBlahBlahBlah69
5 ай бұрын
I was told sand was bad and to only keep them on tile or paper towels
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
That was old info we now know is wrong make sure you have proper husbandry and your dragon will not get impacted
@Clarky_Warky
5 ай бұрын
Bearded dragons also need to dig, they naturally keep themselves in burrows. Keeping them on tiles is neglecting that
@daviedood2503
Ай бұрын
Just start out with a large adult tank. Nature is huge anyways. A small guy can grow into the adult tank. Its cheaper and u dont have to buy another tank when they grow. Id do a stackable atleast 2 stories tall so they can climb etc
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
Ай бұрын
I do always say bigger is better but I was also hoping that if someone did buy this they would have a blueprint to help with the tank they have for now too.
@daviedood2503
Ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse ah gotcha. What are ur thoughts on a 2 story with a little ladder. Nice wide tank but can build upwards to give them even more room? Do u have videos on mating them? Was interested in colors too within reason. Don't want to mix family and get bad dragons with issues just for a cool color.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
Ай бұрын
@@daviedood2503 I plan on making some videos on breeding soon! Big tanks with climbing space is awesome I like it!
@daviedood2503
Ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse ah that'd be awesome if u could make a video on that. Proper ways of setting things up and caring for the babies etc. Awesome channel u got good content bro
@ashburger9082
8 күн бұрын
Is there like a huge difference decoration wise for an adult
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
8 күн бұрын
Nope pretty much the same
@ashburger9082
8 күн бұрын
@ChiefSweetsUniverse Thank you so much! I'm redoing my rescue's tank right now!
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
7 күн бұрын
@@ashburger9082 happy to help
@Manci_cav
5 ай бұрын
My friend have it 😊 she's so cute and I have a tortoise dog and cat
@mikesmith2718
5 ай бұрын
Reptisand is actually not good and can cause impaction other than that everything looks good
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Understand where you’re coming from because the hobby was under the belief that sand was bad due to impaction. However we have now solved that issue and have found out through research from vets and advanced keepers that it wasn’t sand but the husbandry like uvb and temps. Sand is perfectly safe as long as your temps are ok uvb is not coil but a t5 like an Arcadia 12% or zoo med 10.0 t5. Also the beardie is receiving proper supplements like calcium and a multivitamin once Month. Most keepers are starting this way thanks to all the advanced keepers and vets pushing the updated keeping methods.
@mikesmith2718
5 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse great information! That makes sense you gotta have your husbandry tip top shape and I used to use sand but heard of the impaction horrors but never had any issues which makes sense because my Temps and uvb were good and a good diet but I switched just to prevent it. Thanks for sharing this info!
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
@@mikesmith2718 exactly! Even lots of vets will tell you they rarely experience impaction. Mostly due to how we have been making husbandry better and better
@dragontail5467
5 ай бұрын
i got a t5 10 percent light thats a 10 inch bar, do you think that will suffice the uvb needs for my beardie?
@sauce903
2 ай бұрын
Now I feel like a pos cuz I got one of the starter kits
@luciferthe2nd
Ай бұрын
can you use just plain quikrete playsand instead of reptisand? or do I need to mix the play sand with topsoil?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
Ай бұрын
Yes you can.
@luciferthe2nd
Ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse okay cool cuz i like the sand look but i just wanna make sure its safe and affordable.
@BellaSkala
2 ай бұрын
Hey I have a few questions! How do you clean the lizards poop in the sand, and can the sand be used for adult bearded dragons?
@Tina_1234_
2 ай бұрын
To get the poop out of the tank you could use a cat litter scooper or you can use gloves and a bag and scoop it out but if you want to avoid cleaning it out of the tank you can just put them in a bath and it should stimulate poop so they poop in the water instead. And yes!! You can use sand for adult bearded dragons as well!!! :))
@BellaSkala
2 ай бұрын
@@Tina_1234_ thank you so much this helped a lot!! Also sorry one more question, how often should you change the sand like taking all of it out to switch it for some fresh sand
@Tina_1234_
2 ай бұрын
@@BellaSkala you can change if it 2-3 times a year it’s mostly preference but just make sure you clean it out at least once a year (:
@BellaSkala
2 ай бұрын
@@Tina_1234_ thank you so so much! And should I use the reptisand?
@Tina_1234_
2 ай бұрын
@@BellaSkala yes!! You can use repti sand. You could also use play sand and mix it with repti soil to make a really good substrate
@user-zr6xx4tl9q
5 ай бұрын
how do you keep them from getting sand all in the food and water bowls? i tried the sand and he just got it everywhere and i didn’t want him to eat it
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Some sand would get I. The water but not the food really.
@Henuu
4 ай бұрын
Isn’t wallpaper also good so they don’t get stressed?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
4 ай бұрын
Yes very much you can also buy the foam backgrounds
@Henuu
4 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse i have sticker background kinda
@mijo86
2 ай бұрын
I ❤ my beardies. None of them like sand
@Iamkaysyd
8 күн бұрын
Can I ask why you say stay away from the red heating lamps?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
8 күн бұрын
It’s not bright enough at all and just not mimicking the sun like a regular basking bulb
@user-rt7cn9nj8l
Ай бұрын
Yeah I got a free bearded dragon and it was an adult and it was in a 40 gallon tank it’s was like half the size of the thank
@youngpilot01
Ай бұрын
Hello! I was wondering if I got a 180 gallon tank for two baby beardies, would it be okay?
@Bloodsport1337
2 ай бұрын
How big do you recommend for an adult bearded
@Monsterwhut
11 күн бұрын
I know it’s just that my parents are on a budget and we can’t get the uvb light you told us we need to have yet
@savionboston4982
24 күн бұрын
Welp, I bought the starter kit. But I was already plan on upgrading next check
@biancajeannine
5 ай бұрын
Why can't we use the red heat lamps. I use it over night only for my baby
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
That’s the reason primarily. They can see red and it would disturb sleep for those who sleep at night and also strain eyes of those who are active at night. As night animals like darkness. Better alternative is deep heat projector or ceramic heat emitter so that way it produces heat but no light.
@loganrossnagle8958
2 ай бұрын
Bird seed is the best
@Kaiandherfloof
2 ай бұрын
What should I use at nighttime for heat
@GiggaWigga6720
5 ай бұрын
Total cost?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
The tank was on sale for $120 so really cheap. Total costs were $400
@user-dk2to4xt7j
5 ай бұрын
Lol I went straight to 75 gallon, by Christmas he will be 13 months so ima custom build a 150-200 gallon tank
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Very nice
@athenabrown5018
5 ай бұрын
I was wondering if not having any adult in the cage would be fine my cage is half sand have boring but I have a mat to keep him safe from harming himself I was wondering if that was fine❤
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Yeah you can do that
@EvanRodriguez-gf7yf
Ай бұрын
Can I give repti sand for my leopard gecko I’m concerned she might eat it because she never had sand as substrate
@tinawells3160
5 ай бұрын
😢 r braised dragon 🐲 past away the other day gaiter we lost rson. Then my cousin. Then my uncle. It's been a very bad year. But I'm sry. I luv yr babies
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
My condolences
@TheHillbillyHybrid
2 ай бұрын
Can you do a set up for an adult?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
2 ай бұрын
Have many up on my channel!
@koridic3188
2 ай бұрын
Wait can you just get a bigger tank to start with?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
2 ай бұрын
Yes you can!
@Rodeoreptiles
5 ай бұрын
Awesome dude
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Rodeoreptiles
5 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse your welcom do you think u could do like a ball python tub set up thats fairly cheap
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
@@Rodeoreptiles yeah plan on doing tons of ball python stuff soon
@Rodeoreptiles
5 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse okie dokie
@luatip
28 күн бұрын
I have a crested gecko who has a red heating light that I use exclusively for the daytime, I've only heard bad things about using it during night, and it's the only light I have access to right now, I did recently get a non red light that was the same wattage but it didn't heat the tank well enough and it broke, is it fine to use red lights during the day only or should I get a new one?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
28 күн бұрын
The problem with red lights is that they are dim compared to the regular ones. So since crested gecko is nocturnal it’s good to have a brighter light so it knows that it’s daytime and when it goes off it knows its time to heat as well as providing heat. If it didn’t provide enough you may have to go up in wattage. But you don’t want the heat above 85f. If it’s around 78f that’s good
@luatip
28 күн бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Thankyou! with the light that broke it was between 70-73 degrees and it was 26 watts, do you think it'd be safe to try a 50 watt light instead? or would that be too much
@Viper_too_tuff
2 ай бұрын
Are the uvb lights $80? Because the only ones i can find are online
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
2 ай бұрын
Yeah that’s about the price
@LEXI.OFC1
Ай бұрын
how much did all this cost?
@Mrchiken0
Ай бұрын
Do not put the uvb light on top of the mesh ?! It wont do anything
@ItmeHampter
5 ай бұрын
Instead of reptisand, go to lowes and get playsand (i know hes doing a ONLY pet store video, just saying to everyone the cheaper option) play sand at lowes is 6 bucks for a 20 pound bag
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
It’s actually $6 for a 50 pound bag! Which is even better! Lol
@ItmeHampter
5 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse SHEEEESH
@Sc3n3.kid-with-sCaRz
4 ай бұрын
The one that “sucks” I use on all my reptiles and they are happy? Idk what u mean?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
4 ай бұрын
The coil uvb? If so it is extremely weak uvb and beardies get metabolic bone disease with it. Also shortens beardies lifespans. Beardies need high uvb and mini coils produce around 0.6-1.0 uvb. Minimum for a beardie is 3.0. I show tests in my longform video of this on the channel.
@Sc3n3.kid-with-sCaRz
4 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse yeah I used a diff heat lamp,warmer and that white lamp thing idk.. uhm? Ig there fine?
@billionsmustfight
5 ай бұрын
I've been told that keeping water bowls in bearded dragon enclosures is a bad idea; water evaporates in heat, and your viv's overall moisture levels would rise to unnecessary levels. Also, mostly for younger beardies, they're a drowning hazard if they lower their heads too far into the bowl. I just spray my beardie in the morning, and she drinks while bathing as well.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Nope totally fine in the wild beardies experience rain even in the desert during the rainy season. I’ve kept a water bowl in my beardies enclosures even for babies never had an issue once and this is almost two decades of breeding and keeping.
@vvltures
5 ай бұрын
Thats not enough water for them
@thejourney1360
5 ай бұрын
@@vvlturesyou technically don’t need a water bowl in bearded dragons cages because if your husbandry is correct they’ll get all water from bugs and veggies please know facts before trying to “Tell” someone how to be a reptile keeper!!!!
@ilovemydogs2023
5 ай бұрын
Hey I just wanted to to say I have a bearded dragon and anytime I had sand in her enclosure. I would always have to take her to the vet and they would always have to perform surgery in her because that she would eat the sand by accident so just saying for anyone
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
Make sure your uvb is good. Coil is bad you want a t5 linear like Arcadia or zoo med
@ilovemydogs2023
4 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse ok thank for the advice
@FFForeal
Ай бұрын
Dang then I gotta change my heat lamp I guess
@claireryan9825
5 ай бұрын
I have a red heat bulb my Beardie is fine it was from a reptile shop and they said it’s the best one to use
@REPTILES_4_LIFE.
5 ай бұрын
I use just reptisoil and my bearded dragon likes it
@neubies3
4 ай бұрын
I have a 4X2X2 tank, I ordered an arcadia 3ft UVB light and I didn't realize that. Is that ok?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
4 ай бұрын
Yeah totally fine
@neubies3
4 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you! I’ll go back to reviewing some more of your videos!
@lisawakelam8189
5 ай бұрын
Wow how small is that tank! I made my tanks. 2 tanks 1 each for my dragons.. 3 mtrs long by 2 Mtrs deap and 3 Mtrs long.... I don't have a conservatory anymore
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
It’s 36 inches by 18 inches by 18 inches. This is the biggest tank petsmart sells unfortunately. I did recommend larger size but there’s no way you’ll find it at petsmart
@lisawakelam8189
5 ай бұрын
I have the ones from the shop, but my dragons looked sad so I'm working on my tanks.. so hard to do
@dreadlocsamurai4241
5 ай бұрын
How did you make your tank
@believeinshadows139
5 ай бұрын
Please don’t you sand. Impaction is a real and deadly thing cause by sand. Everything else here is fine tho. If you want substrate coco fiber is good. The dragon can pass it through its digestive system if eaten.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
5 ай бұрын
That’s actually old hobby knowledge we now know sand is perfectly fine and dragons will just poop it out. However you need proper husbandry like good uvb proper heat to not have impaction but impaction will occur with anything including coco fiber if husbandry is off.
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