Bearded Dragon UV Light Location, Above or Below the Screen Top?
Discover the best UV light location for your bearded dragon’s health and wellbeing. Expert opinions and care tips at Beardie Bungalow.
Lights & Heat
Your beardie needs the sun.
Unless you plan on keeping a sun in your house somewhere, you’ll need to make other plans.
Good thing you found this page!
What Size UV Bulb is Right For Your Bearded Dragon’s Tank?
Don’t risk your bearded dragon’s health. Learn how to choose the right size UV bulb with our UV Bulb Size Guide.
Do Bearded Dragon Owners Need A UV Meter?
The only way to accurately measure the UVB levels in your bearded dragon’s tank is with a UV meter. But that doesn’t mean you need to buy one.
How Often To Change Each Bulb In Your Bearded Dragon’s Tank
If you’ve spent the time and effort to get your bearded dragon’s lighting right, it’s just as important to know when to change each of those lights.
3 Types of UVB Bulbs For Bearded Dragons (we only recommend one!)
There are 3 options for UVB bulbs for bearded dragons: CFL, MVB, and Fluorescent light tubes. All 3 work, but we only recommend one of them!
What’s a CHE (ceramic heating element), and Do You Need One For Your Bearded Dragon?
Getting your beardie’s tank temperatures right can be challenging, especially if a basking bulb alone isn’t enough. That’s where a CHE comes in.
Five Types of Basking Bulbs for Bearded Dragons
While there are 5 somewhat commonly used basking bulb types for bearded dragons, only one or two of them are appropriate and safe.
What’s The Best Type of Basking Fixture For a Bearded Dragon
Getting your bearded dragon’s basking spot right is critical to their health. Using the right kind of basking light is a big part of that.
Do Bearded Dragons Need a Light at Night? The Easy Solution to Nighttime Lighting For Bearded Dragons
Many bearded dragon owners wonder if there is a requirement for nighttime lighting for bearded dragons. Some assume that bearded dragons still need heat from their basking lamp, which emits light. Some just want to be able to check in on their beardie at night.
Humidity levels and bearded dragons. What you need to know.
Bearded dragons in the wild live in an arid climate. Learn how to mimic that for them in their tank and also why this is so critical to get right.
Proper Basking Temperatures For Bearded Dragons
One of the most important things to get right in your bearded dragon’s home is the basking spot temperature. Here we look at the specific temperature ranges by age.