Bearded Dragon Tile Flooring
Written by samantha miller 5 14 20.
Bearded dragon tile flooring. I just converted my tank to slate tile from sand. Tiles and slate tiles. The substrate must be easy to clean which is why so many bearded dragon owners are now choosing tiles as their substrate of choice. 5 low maintenance cost efficient substrate for bearded dragons 1.
I think people like the slate because it gives the enclosure a natural looking substrate. It needs to be able to handle extreme temperatures occasional water spills and dry conditions. I have not had much trouble cleaning them although i seem to spot clean daily due to my beardie s damn digestive system. Best bearded dragon substrate 2.
There are many different types of substrates you can use for your bearded dragon. After all it s where he will chase his next meal play and even sleep. The substrate is the floor of your bearded dragons enclosure. The best substrate for a bearded dragon is a highly controversial subject within the bearded dragon community.
But i m pretty satisfied with the tile over all. For me the positives far outweigh the negatives at least in my opinion for ceramic tile. Tiles that you might otherwise use in bathrooms or kitchen that can be found at home improvement stores will also serve well in your dragon s tank so long as it s got a little texture for traction. Step 1 choose an edge of the enclosure where the heat pad will go if you are using one.
Whether slate linoleum or ceramic tile is a great option for bearded dragon s substrate. A fairly new trend in raising bearded dragons is to put ceramic tiles down as a substrate in your terrarium. Tiles for bearded dragons including slate tiles are the absolute best all round floor surface easily cleaned and disinfected eaten off and given water on and can look aesthetically pleasing to us. Ceramic tile seems to be a very viable option as a bearded dragon substrate.
It may also be our best solution at this time along with non stick shelf liner reptile carpet newspaper and playsand. Ceramic tile is a good choice for substrate in a bearded dragon enclosure because it can help create a great hotspot for the bearded dragon to bask in. And choosing a substrate is one of the most difficult decisions every bearded dragon parent will make. The best substrates for bearded dragons.