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Bearded dragon lite.

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Question
I have a 4 month old bearded dragon,9 inch's long.I'm using a zoo med full spectrum daylight 60 watt.Is that the right UVB lighting for him?[It is a scew in blub] He also has a basking light at one end.And just how many crickets should he eat? I'm feeding stanley 7 in am and pm.

Answer
As long as the bulb delivers UVB it's fine.  Follow the instructions ob the box as to replacement.  The coating that delivers the UVB may wear out long before the bulb itself does.  Feeding sounds ok as long as he's getting a salad offering as well AND make sure to FEED your crickets!!! Well cared for crickets are the best thing you can do for your dragon.