Does my beardie have a skin disease or resperatory infection?
So much depends on your setup. I’m enclosing a copy of my care sheet along with some links. You really need to check your basking temps…he’s too hot. Also, is he getting baths/soaks regularly? This is important for good shedding. Never leave crickets in over night…they can cause a lot of damage. Bearded Dragons Beardies should have at least a 40 gallon breeder tank. Breeder tanks are wider rather than being tall. This allows for more floor space. The larger the tank, the better for your beardie. Mine is in a 75 gallon. Do not use sand or other loose substrate on the bottom of the tank. The risk of intestinal impaction is very real and very common. Also, loose substrate allows for the quick growth of bacteria and harbors parasites. It is difficult to clean well and usually smells before long. Good choices for substrate are non-adhesive shelf liner, which is rubbery, cheap, easy to clean, and looks great. This is what I use in my lizard tanks. Other choices include reptile carpet and
