chick wiggle Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Ohh how exciting Snowy! Your boys will love Reggie! At 18 months he will be fully grown so nice and easy for them to handle. As long as you have all your temps right in the viv, a good basking spot for him and a UVB bulb of 12%, you should be fine. Oh! and ask if he is used to sand or not, if not, don't use it. They can eat it, it gets impacted cos they can't pass it and it can be fatal! And he will need a bath at least once a week! That's fun! not because they get dirty, it's to help keep them hydrated because they don't really drink. Can't wait to 'meet' him and any questions, give us a shout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Will do, thanks Sandie His owner has already given me loads of info on his likes and dislikes and needs! The list seems endless and a bit daunting but she assures me that it is not as bad as it sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Yup, I did loads of research before getting Dudley and when your reading all the information it can seem very daunting. But the actual day to day caring for them is really quite simple. Correct temps, UVB light, access to fruit & veg and a few juicy bugs will keep him happy Bath once a week and clean out Viv once a month, simples Did he warn you about brumation ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Err ... what? Brumation?? What is that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Ah ha! Good article on it here: http://www.beardeddragon.org/articles/brumation/?artid=193891&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Excellent article snowy, wierd arnt they?! I've yet to experience it with Dudley but as Reggie is older I thought I'd better mention it. Also, check how old the UVB light is, I'm assuming it will come with him and his set up?. They must be changed regularly at least once a year, more with the cheaper ones. One of the best ones is the Arcadia T5 12%, that will last a year but some of the cheaper ones may only last 6 months. They are very important for BDs, so do check it. Oh, and rfuk is a brilliant forum, a bit like Omlet for reptiles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 She did mention something about changing the bulb regularly. Have been reading that forum since yesterday - cant wait to meet him now, didn't realise just how tame they could be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Oh very tame! Dudley jumps up at the glass if he thinks he's been ignored! we keep him in the living room so he's never alone for long. It's nice that they're not nocturnal like a lot of lizards but come 8pm he's ready for bed. All heat and lights are 12 hours on, 12 hours off by the way. They need the cool temperatures just as much as they need the heat. When are you getting him? This week isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Saturday! Really looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Oh not long now then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
