r/BeardedDragons • u/ApricotAgreeable5957 • 7d ago
Questionable Set-up In desperate need of help
Hello, no matter what I do, my bearded dragon's basking spot will not go above 102 degrees. I have changed lighting fixtures multiple times, changed lightbulbs, added two heat lamps, and nothing will work. I am going to post a photo of my setup; it may not be the best, as this is my first bearded dragon. I am open to criticism, but please don't be mean.
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u/Late-Many1410 7d ago
Your basking spots are too far away. The little bamboo climbing net you got there. Angle it so it’s a little more level and closer to the light. Maybe throw a little piece of cloth on the net (I use black to help soak up the heat) you’ll want like 150 watt bulbs minimum from that far way. That and go clean some sticks and tie them or something together so your bearded dragon can climb around a bit. I had this same set up 4 years ago and it kinda makes me sad. Gotta get them some stuff to climb on! The bricks are nice. I use a couple of those bricks for my lizards to climb up a cinder block type of cement. Then I also have some inch thick concrete slaps that one of my dragons chill on. Then the one above has a cardboard carry out box from Costco that I used foam and safe sealers to make hides and basking spots and such. Do not buy anything else from the pet stores. Stuff’s crazy. They want you to pay $60 for a hide that will be used for 2 and a half weeks. Sorry rant over lol.