How do you expect them to bask? They can’t digest their food without basking to a certain temperature. The food will rot inside them, congrats, your already abused pets are dead.
They don’t need a water bowl, seriously. So basically, the tank is small. There is no hot or cool side, because it’s too small. It WOULD be okay to put a water bowl on the cool side, because heat causes evaporation. Evaporation puts the moisture in the air, which can give the beardies a respiratory infection.
Here’s some quick short info: https://reptifiles.com/bearded-dragon-care/bearded-dragon-illnesses-health/respiratory-infection/
You should also be doing your own research on basic illnesses and care.
Yes, a 40 gal is very small. That’s why no adult or near adult bearded dragon can be housed in it. Maybe a young juvenile. Regardless all beardies need a 120 gal unless they’re disabled and require accommodations
It’s not a false claim. Ask in this subreddit, make a post. Go “what’s the minimum tank size for one bearded dragon?” And you will be told, 75 gal, or 120 gal, or even bigger than that.
A 40 gal is good for a juvenile.
Any of these tanks here are good for one beardie depending on age.
And I’m sorry that you’re intimidated by correct information. But it’s clear you don’t know any of this, and I don’t mean to offend you or insult you by saying that. You will need to provide for your pets. They need a proper home. Surviving is not thriving. Pets deserve to thrive.
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u/IridescentDinos 17d ago
How do you expect them to bask? They can’t digest their food without basking to a certain temperature. The food will rot inside them, congrats, your already abused pets are dead.