Hello from the Netherlands

[Infragno]

Hi, I'm Mark from the Netherlands (Deventer)

I've got some experience with Reptiles. (Have had a variety of small lizards and iguana as a child) I now have a Bearded Dragon called Henk. I built the terrarium myself, it's built into a closet.

I also have a website for people who want to get started with a Bearded Dragon (dutch) baardagaamalshuisdier.nl: homepage - Beginpagina

I've always wanted to get some Geckoes again. I really like the way they look and their ability to climb virtually anyting. I want to build a small terrarium with a Mexican / Maya / Aztec theme in my summer holiday.

I think I'm going for Coleonyx elegans (elegans / nemoralis) which live in the areas where the Aztec's and the Maya's used to live. If there are any people from the Netherlands who can sell me some (during / after summer holiday) please contact me

 

[Griesi]

Welcome to this great forum!
I like this terrarium and it would be perfect for several gecko species. It is absolutely not adequate for housing a bearded, but I`m sure you know that.

Best regards
Karsten

 

[Infragno]

Welcome to this great forum!
I like this terrarium and it would be perfect for several gecko species. It is absolutely not adequate for housing a bearded, but I`m sure you know that.

Best regards
Karsten

Thank you, I've had that discussion before. The size of the terrarium is the minimumsize required for a single bearded dragon. The opinions largely vary on terrariumsizes, even in printed literature. It's only a little bit smaller than the minimum size required for 2 or 3 bearded dragons, in terrariums with shared space the personal space per bearded dragon is a lot smaller. (I think those circumstances are more stressful) Also the platforms add to the livingsurface raising it above the minimum required space.

 

[Griesi]

If you had this disussion already, I don`t want to bring it up again.
This is a gecko forum and it might be usefull for some people interested in bearded dragons, that there are different opinions about how to keep them:

I would give a single bearded dragon at least 150 x 80 x 80cm, lots of thick branches and I would put a special eye on lighting as fluorescent lamps (despite the newest T5 HO) and normal spot lights are not the state-of-the-art lighting for bearded dragons. Mercury-vapor lamps and such are the way to go.
If given the possibility, they like to sit elevated and they regulary enjoy having sunbaths at 40°C or more with their whole body. These are things that can only be realised in a spacy terrarium.

I don`t want to be offensive, just want to show unexperienced bearded dragon keepers that might read this, that there are other opinions about how to keep Pogona vitticeps.

Once again, welcome to Geckos Unlimited and enjoy this forum!

 

[Infragno]

If you had this disussion already, I don`t want to bring it up again.
This is a gecko forum and it might be usefull for some people interested in bearded dragons, that there are different opinions about how to keep them:

I would give a single bearded dragon at least 150 x 80 x 80cm, lots of thick branches and I would put a special eye on lighting as fluorescent lamps (despite the newest T5 HO) and normal spot lights are not the state-of-the-art lighting for bearded dragons. Mercury-vapor lamps and such are the way to go.

I don`t want to be offensive, just want to show unexperienced bearded dragon keepers that might read this, that there are other opinions about how to keep Pogona vitticeps.

Once again, welcome to Geckos Unlimited and enjoy this forum!

You're right. There are a lot of opinions on how to keep them and how to house them. By the way, I use a special UV Fluorescent tube for my bearded dragon and 2 "blurred" (don't know good translation) spot lights to create heat. I don't use Mercury-vapor lamps, because they can cause stare. The tank is divided in temp zones and I monitor the temperature and humidity. I use supplements and I do not under/overfeed. I can say my beardy is happy. I can advise everyone wanting to get a bearded dragon or any pet to read up first.

I'm looking for info on housing some Yucatan Banded Geckoes (Coleonyx elegans) now. Also breeders/sellers near me should leave a message or anyone who knows one.