Hey everyone, I am going to get a beardie in about 2 months. I don't know what size enclosure I should get it for when it gets to an adult. Some sites say a 60 gal, some say 50 gal, and some say 40 gal. Can someone please tell me the right sized enclosure?
*~lg1990~*
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lg1990
Aug 05, 2003 10:43 AM
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zz
Aug 05, 2003 10:52 AM
Definitly NOT a 40 gal.!!! The minimum an adult beardie should be in is 55 gal. I have mine in a 55 and I also let him run in my home a couple of times a week so he can get exercise and stimulation.
You can't always believe what you read. I have read many books/articles about beardies love for climbing. My beardie doesn't like to climb or be up high. He has tried to break his neck several times by jumping from the back of the couch so he could be on the floor. He never climbs. Not even in his aquarium (where I have placed branches of different heights. He likes to be verticle, but always with his back feet on the ground. Strange.
Good luck.
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ZZ 
lg1990
Aug 05, 2003 11:02 AM
Thanks! I'll definetly get a minimum 55-gal enclosure now!
eva
Aug 05, 2003 06:39 PM
Get one as big as you can afford and have space for. I recommend minimum of 4'L x 18" D x 18" H.
