I'm new! Can everyone help with a Viv question?

deadbeta · #1 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 06:31 PM

Hi guys, I'm Graeme, just in the process of buying a beardie, I have the Viv and everything set up ready, just testing the Viv for temperatures etc, making sure they're constant, before I even buy my beardie, I've included a photo for people to see.

It's a 2ft glass viv, for a baby beardie. After it grows 6-8 months I will be getting a 3/4 foot Viv and getting 2 Leo gecko for the smaller one.

Inside I have:
Thermostat set to 30-32degC
Ceramic 40w Heat Lamp
15w UV Bulb 10.0UVB
Basking area
Sustrate I used kitchen roll.
And a Thermometre!

Is there anything else I need before I put a beardie baby in there?

Thanks!

lil05 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 06:32 PM

hides?

deadbeta · #3 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 06:36 PM

I've heard mixed opinions about hides, they encourage the BD to hide and become less social?
(I'm just regurgitating what I've read over the last few months on forums etc)

I could get a small container and cut a hole in it, sure that's no cost. If that's recommended obviously!

Thanks for the input!

lil05 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by deadbeta

I've heard mixed opinions about hides, they encourage the BD to hide and become less social?
(I'm just regurgitating what I've read over the last few months on forums etc)

I could get a small container and cut a hole in it, sure that's no cost. If that's recommended obviously!

Thanks for the input!

well i only keep leos and they need hides as they are noctural but beardies arent .. but my leo doesnt use her hide she likes to be seen

deadbeta · #5 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 06:44 PM

Most Leo's I've "seen" in breeder shops are...well...never seen! hehe.

I fell in love with an albino Leo though, Pink and yellow <3

She will be mine next year

Thanks for the replies!

qball75 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 06:50 PM

We have hides for a beardie, its a cave with a hide and on top basking area and she only goes in the cave of an evening and she's very social still. Viv looks cool but could do with few plants for him/her

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Bet you cant wait to get it mine has me in fits of laughter

deadbeta · #7 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 06:54 PM

The plants/features will come in the next week or so, just wanted the essentials first, then the aesthetics!

Thanks for the 2nd thought on hides, I shall have a search around for a nice hide to try! If he/she doesn't use it, I'll keep it for the Leo's when I get them!

Thanks