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i know that monitors thrive from 24/7 basking spots, are beardies the same way? or should i only have day-time basking?

12 on 12off
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Jeff Kearney
Orlando, FL

1.0.0 Egyptian Uromastyx (Dino)
2.7.0 Bearded Dragons (Too many to name)
1.0.0 Mali Uromastyx (Rex)
2.2.0 Ball Python (Ali, Gator, Para, Medic)
0.1.1 Leopard Gecko (Layla, Nubbs, Iggy)
0.2.0 Fat-Tailed Gecko (Penelope, Brownie)
0.0.1 Corn Snake (Not sure yet)
0.0.2 Blue Phase Dumpys Tree Frog (Sticky, Squishy)

thanks man, i'm new to bearded dragons. i have 4 monitors and i decided to try something new so i went out and picked up 2 little beardies. they are tiny, no bigger than 4 inches.

you should try to mimic the seasons somewhat. 14 on / 10 off in the summer working towards 10 on / 14 off in the winter.

i feel that because mine are captive that i can make my own wild lighting schedule
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Jeff Kearney
Orlando, FL

1.0.0 Egyptian Uromastyx (Dino)
2.7.0 Bearded Dragons (Too many to name)
1.0.0 Mali Uromastyx (Rex)
2.2.0 Ball Python (Ali, Gator, Para, Medic)
0.1.1 Leopard Gecko (Layla, Nubbs, Iggy)
0.2.0 Fat-Tailed Gecko (Penelope, Brownie)
0.0.1 Corn Snake (Not sure yet)
0.0.2 Blue Phase Dumpys Tree Frog (Sticky, Squishy)

The change in the day length signals their bodies when it is time for breeding, brumating, etc.

It's always best to duplicate wild conditions as best as possible for long term health of an animal.

can't they tell when it's winter just by the air pressure? i know with boa's their body acts as a barometer and can tell when it's winter

I'm sure there's multiple signals that tell them the time of year.

either way, i appreciate the advice and i'll get a timer and start doing the daylight cycle for them.