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ok i have the sand, waterdish and branch. if there anything else that i could put it my baby beardies cage to make it better for my babies. its a 20gallon long cage right now but i have a 60 long cage too.
 
If your babies are hatchling, I would recommend removing the sand immediately. Sand has been known to cause impactions in hatchlings. I use basic white paper towels, a climbing branch and a basking rock in my hatchling enclosures. Minimal is always better when dealing with hatching's. If you do decide to keep the sand, make sure to feed in a separate container to minimize the chances of ingestion of sand. Of course you will not prevent all ingestion being that BDs love to taste everything! :)

Here is a good caresheet on caring for hatchling BDs...
http://www.dachiu.com/care/bbeard.html
Here is also a very nice FAQ on the care of BDs...
http://www.dachiu.com/care/abeard.html
 
I agree, if they're small enough to be in a 20 then they shouldn't be on sand. Other options are paper towel, non adhesive shelfliner, newspaper, reptile carpet (indoor/outdoor carpet), tile, etc. Here is another link to some good caresheets, mines on there also

http://www.diamond-gems.com/caresheets.htm
 
You could also add a small, smooth, real rock directly below the basking light. This will give them an alternative area to bask in. The rock will absorb the heat from the light and warm up like the streets in the summertime which will offer 'belly' heat for digestion.

Good luck,
Vickie
 
i have logs in my tank they love to climb on them so maby try that...
 
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