Hi all; I was wondering how long do people let their beardies out of the viv for? My house is very warm and well insulated, even in winter. I let Drax into the lounge for quite long periods, just wondering what other people do? Strangely enough, he seems to make for the fireplace and curls up in the grate!!!

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1.0.0 Bearded Dragon; Drachenstein (Drax)
1.0.0 Cat; Oscar

depends on each BD, i know some make where own way back..

i usually say until if curls up asleep hidden somewhere and falls asleep, i guess its ok for the night out asleep and put back in viv in the morning.

Thanks Jules; really??!! I'd have thought he'd get too cold, wouldn't he?

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1.0.0 Bearded Dragon; Drachenstein (Drax)
1.0.0 Cat; Oscar

well i know lots of people who do that...and you said your house was v warm even in winter so i cant see a problem.

but yeah, seen them go back into the vivs themselves, one of mine does, but not tried it with the other lot

my female would stay out all day, she doesnt care my male however, 5 mins and he's had enough! he'll jump back in by himself i wouldnt advise letting it out for the night if you have beds and things it could hide under as it may wake up in the night and wander off udner it, also dont sleep next to them, you may roll over and kill them. it wouldnt kill them being too cold, i have no heating in the vivs at night, so its only the same temp as my room.

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my reps
0.1.0 bearded dragon (ralph)
1.0.0 bearded dragon (bobby)

when mine come out, they go for a walk and then find somewhere to have a sleep. They arnt that great at finding home again. I usually let them sleep for a hour and put them back.

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1.1.0 Beardies (Puff & Lucy)

i know people who do the same, but all in big living rooms...finds a secure place to sleep.

i find, if they try to sleep or hide in the day, then its a bit too cool
years ago i had a hot spot area set up, and my Igs would go and chill there (well bask, but chill out)

i keep mine out just till she feels cold then pop her back

also are we on about adults or babies? adults canhave longer out, but babies get cold quicker...

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my reps
0.1.0 bearded dragon (ralph)
1.0.0 bearded dragon (bobby)

Drax is about one now, I think. Yah, when he was younger I would put him back in the viv as soon as he felt cooler.

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1.0.0 Bearded Dragon; Drachenstein (Drax)
1.0.0 Cat; Oscar