Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Male
We just purchased a bearded dragon. We were told that we have everything we need. I was reading the book we received and it says we need a photoperiod. Do we actually need one?
1 Answer
Published on November 23rd, 2018
Yes, a 10-12 hour photoperiod would be recommended. Keeping lights on in the enclosure 24/7 will result in a stressed beardie. You can use a light timer to set an on/off cycle easily. You can review dragon care at the link below. http://www.anapsid.org/bearded.html
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