Any questions email Dustin at OptimumReptile@gmail.com

sold out 8/12/23

Basic Care

Feeding:

*Each morning we start them off with fresh greens, mainly arugula and or organic spring mix.

*We alternate between small feedings of super worms, crickets and very occasional dubia roaches 2-3  times a day. All our feeders are supplied from Rainbow Mealworms.

Supplements:

*lightly dusted with our own mix of calcium gluconate, magnesium gluconate, magnanise gluconate, potassium gluconate and zinc gluconate all from high quality human grade medical sources.

Watering:

* Water dishes are good, change daily and keep level low. 

*short baths 3-4 times a week in clean warm drinking water if not using a dish for younger dragons and less frequent as they age.

Lighting and temps:

*12hr cycle on a timer, adjust for seasons up to 14hrs.

*75-85F air temp.

*90-95F basking temp for babies, up to 100F for adults depending on air temp. 

*10.0 Uv light required within basking area. Try not to think of the 2 types of bulbs as a cold side hot side, but more like a blend so they absorb both while they bask getting both UV and heat in the same spot.

*80-90F Belly heat is essential for their digestion. So many ways this can be achieved. Adding a stone under the basking light or even a black material that absorbs heat will work.

*no night heat required unless temperatures drop below 50F.

Enclosures/ housing:

*K.I.S.S. keep it stupid simple! elaborate display enclosures are not necessary but are nice to look at!  

*40-60 gallon aquarium, or 4’ x 2’ x 18” melamine cage with sliding glass front, is perfect for a single adult dragon.

* blank or printed newspaper or even playsand for decorative substrate, avoid dyed sands. 

*Set them up with  something that absorbs heat, like a flat stone and/or brick on one end of the cage is perfect for basking.  Belly heat is 100% necessary for digestion.

*Sandblasted grapevine and/or clean corkbark, work as great decorations. 

*Avoid placing the cage around windows or drafty doors. Sun hitting the glass or open windows/doors may cause unwanted temperature fluxuations.  

Cleaning:

*daily cleaning of old feeders, greens and feces.

*routinely change substrate and daily change paper or as soon as you see them defecate so they don't walk all over it. 

Scaleless dragon care aka "silkies" care:

*Daily short baths or drinks with a dropper for hatchings, adults.

*No loose feeders  in the enclosure, especially at night, if you have have too much decor in the enclosure to clean each night simply place them in a tub. 

Shipping/Policies

For reptiles, once you place an order we will contact you via email within 24 hours to schedule a shipping day with you to receive shipment.

Optimum Reptile guarantees our animals to be alive, healthy, and to your satisfaction upon arrival, and for 4 days after arrival. After arrival and unboxing gently place it in the enclosure letting it warm up. Let it acclimate to the new environment for the first week with minimal handling. Notification of any dissatisfaction must be made within 24 hours if you notice any problems upon arrival. If you have any questions or concerns, we expect you to call us first (we can usually answer email 7 days a week). We do not guarantee animals that are not signed for on the first delivery attempt. You must be there and sign for your animal delivery.

 shipping for your new bearded dragons is included in the advertised price and includes packing fee that covers all necessary heat packs, cold packs, Styrofoam lined insulated shipping box, deli cups, snake bags and other necessary packing materials. All bearded dragons are shipped using Fedex Priority overnight and in most cases require a signature. 

Any guarantee is void if you do not have the proper environment to house the animal. This includes temperature, bedding, and proper lighting according to the supplied care sheet. please read though the basic care and make sure you are set up to house before you purchase.

For any reason you would like to return your animal - you are responsible not only for shipping, but for the animal to arrive back to us alive and healthy. You must ship the animal back priority overnight, and pack it properly just like you received it. Refunds are based solely on the value of the dragon and not shipping costs