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Best Temperature For Keeping A Bearded Dragon
Colder viv end should be no hotter or cooler than 85°F/30°C but the hottest area which is the basking spot can be anything on or above 110°F/45°C during a 12 - 15 hour period of the day.
![Beardie Basics](https://lizardlady.co.uk/static/images/projects/blog/totw/swell-beardie-kit.png?w=1200&q=75)
Beardie Basics
A basic list of requirements needed in order to keep a bearded dragon, including temperature, viv size and uvb
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Reptile Substrates - The Good, The Bad And The Unsafe
Reptile substrates - a list of various reptile substrates, which ones are safe, which are unsafe as well as what reptiles are most suited to each type
![A Word About Impaction In Reptiles](https://lizardlady.co.uk/static/images/projects/blog/totw/impaction.jpg?w=1200&q=75)
A Word About Impaction In Reptiles
A word about impaction in reptiles and a short case study example explaining why often cases of impaction can be mistaken for vitamin deficiency
![Does Your Reptile Have Mites?](https://lizardlady.co.uk/static/images/projects/blog/totw/burmese-python-snake-with-mites.jpg?w=1200&q=75)
Does Your Reptile Have Mites?
This weeks Tip of the Week is a summary of my longer blog article on reptile mites providing tips about where reptile mites come from and how to prevent them
![How To Get Rid of Reptile Mites](https://lizardlady.co.uk/static/images/projects/blog/preview/reptile-mites.jpg?w=1200&q=75)
How To Get Rid of Reptile Mites
3 methods to get rid of reptile mites which include using Frontline spray, reptile mite spray and a slower, non chemical method as well as ways to prevent mites in the first place
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Gut Loading Feeder Insects
This weeks Tip of the week is a reminder not to forget to gut-load your feeder insects to make them more nutritious!
![Trimming Lizard Claws](https://lizardlady.co.uk/static/images/projects/blog/totw/lizard_claw.jpeg?w=1200&q=75)
Trimming Lizard Claws
A tip on when and how to trim your lizards claws safely for their general health written by someone who has trimmed the claws of numerous species and sizes of lizards.
![What To Feed Your Bearded Dragon](https://lizardlady.co.uk/static/images/projects/blog/preview/salad-selection.jpg?w=1200&q=75)
What To Feed Your Bearded Dragon
What food to feed your bearded dragon, types of leaves that are & are not suitable as well as some advice on healthy & not so healthy bugs
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Bathing Bearded Dragons
When and why should you bathe your bearded dragon
![Feeding Tips for Insect-Eating Lizards](https://lizardlady.co.uk/static/images/projects/blog/preview/dubia-roaches.webp?w=1200&q=75)
Feeding Tips for Insect-Eating Lizards
What types of insects are best to feed your lizards & how to ensure the most nutritional diet with each of of the types of feeder insects listed for their suitability
![The Importance of Vitamin A](https://lizardlady.co.uk/static/images/projects/blog/preview/ace-high.jpg?w=1200&q=75)
The Importance of Vitamin A
The importance of vitamin A in lizards. Problems & symptoms of a lack of vitamin A and ways to correct them
![Bearded Dragon Caresheet](https://lizardlady.co.uk/static/images/projects/blog/preview/bearded-dragon.jpg?w=1200&q=75)
Bearded Dragon Caresheet
Bearded dragons are a medium-sized (<18”) desert-living lizard, originally from Australia.
![Bearded Dragon Health Issues](https://lizardlady.co.uk/static/images/projects/blog/preview/health-issues.jpg?w=1200&q=75)
Bearded Dragon Health Issues
Common health issues related to bearded dragons (and other lizards) and how to prevent and cure them.