picking up a beardie....need some help

[dr del]

Hi,

Well he was probably going to try and help you find a source for the parts you needed.


dr del

[chetman7]

When I say readily available I mean that I can't just go to the store and get this MVB bulb that he speaks of. I would have to order it. I was hoping to get everything done this weekend.

As of the MVB...is it a tube or bulb? I went on the given site and I am not sure what I am looking for. I have read that the UVB bulb should stretch the lenth of the cage..so if I am thinkin right..if the mvb both both supplies UVB and heat..How can I get the correct gradient?

[Beardedragon]

Its a bulb, and they are I think 10 times more powerful that a Tube uvb light. To get the heat right just move the bulb up and down, it will be far enough away to reach 100-110 and be the correct amount away for the UVB. Tubes only last 6 months, the MVBs last a full year ( Even more, but unless you have a UV tester its safe to replace at a year)

[CTReptileRescue]

This is an older PDF but I have a friend w/ a UV meter... Huge impact once I saw the results.. Just saying. For who ever is interested:
http://www.reptilesdownunder.com/ima...ghtuvlight.pdf
Not sure if it helps but the particular bulb you buy may not even reach your herp.
Rusty

[ThyTempest]

To OP and Matt,

Is an MVB really recommended for a baby beardie? I have heard that they should be avoided until they are sub-adults...but I have absolutely no idea why. We are getting a beardie soon too and if MVB is the way to go, would make life easier for us.