The Herp Life

Tag: Metabolic Bone Disease

  • T5HO vs. T8: Which UVB Bulb is Right for Your Beardie?

    Choosing the right UVB lighting for your bearded dragon is crucial for their health and well-being. Without adequate UVB, they can’t properly absorb calcium, leading to serious issues like Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD). When browsing reptile supply stores, you’ll likely encounter two main types of fluorescent UVB bulbs: T5 High Output (HO) and T8. So,…

  • Bearded Dragon Lighting: A Deep Dive into UVB and Heat Lamps

    Introduction: More Than Just a Light Bulb – The Sun in a Box The modern reptile enclosure is best understood not as a cage, but as a meticulously engineered micro-habitat. For the keeper of a bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps), the single most critical task is to replicate the intense, life-giving sun of the Australian desert,…

  • The Ultimate Bearded Dragon Enclosure Setup Guide for Beginners

    Introduction: Your Dragon’s Kingdom—Building a Foundation for a Long and Healthy Life A healthy bearded dragon is a captivating animal, full of personality and engaging behaviors, from the characteristic head-bobbing of a male asserting his presence to the gentle arm-waving that signals submission. To witness these behaviors is to see an animal that is not…

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