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Bearded Dragon Setup Shopping List

Three complete, ready-to-shop build lists from a hatchling starter kit to a deluxe habitat

A healthy bearded dragon habitat is a handful of purchases that have to work together: an enclosure with enough floor space, a high-output T5 HO UVB bulb, a basking heat source, safe substrate, a way to measure and control temperature, and decor and dishes for daily life. Each tier below keeps those parts in balance at a given budget, so nothing important is the weak link. Click any product name to see current prices and buy links on the live setups page. Prices move often, so confirm specs and your space before you buy.

Hatchling Starter Kit

Target around $200

The non-negotiables to bring a baby dragon home safely: a tank to grow into, proper T5 HO UVB, a basking spot, safe solid-liner footing, gauges, and dishes.

ProductPrice
50 Gallon Reptile Tank, Front-Opening Sliding DoorsunipawsCheck price
T5 UVB Light Fixture HO 10.0 Combo KitHygger zooCheck price
75W Basking Spot Heat Lamp (2-Pack)REPTI ZOOCheck price
Reptile Terrarium Liner SubstrateDuedustoCheck price
Reptile Thermometer and Humidity Gauge (2-Pack)VodoloCheck price
Reptile Food Dish (Medium)Zoo MedCheck price
Reptile Rock Water DishZoo MedCheck price

Standard Adult Setup

Target around $500

The setup most adult dragons should live in: a 4x2x2 enclosure, a 34-inch high-output T5, a deep-dome basking fixture and ledge, a digital thermostat, and clean feeding gear.

ProductPrice
120 Gallon Reptile Tank, 4x2x2 Front-Opening Sliding DoorsTerrouteCheck price
ReptiSun 10.0 HO T5 UVB Lamp, 34" 39WZoo MedCheck price
5.5 Inch Reptile Deep Dome Light FixtureBOEESPATCheck price
Reptology Shale Scape Step Ledge & Cave HideoutPenn-PlaxCheck price
Reptile Plants Terrarium Hanging Vines, ArtificialPietyPetCheck price
ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller, 2-StageInkbirdCheck price
Cricket Keeper & Mixer Combo KitREPTI ZOOCheck price
Reptile Feeding Tongs with Rubber Tips, 2 PackOLIISSCheck price

Deluxe Setup

Target $1,000+

A permanent, naturalistic habitat: a large PVC enclosure, premium UVB with a high-output basking bulb on a dimming thermostat, a naturalistic hide and decor, and a full feeder-and-supplement bundle.

ProductPrice
PVC Reptile Enclosure 48"x24"x24", 120 GallonToxiRiumCheck price
24W T5 HO ReptiSun 10.0 UVB Lamp (2-Pack)Zoo MedCheck price
100W Intense Basking Spot Heat Bulbs (2-Pack)ReptiKingCheck price
Dimming Thermostat PID Temperature ControllerREPTI ZOOCheck price
Resin Reptile Hideout Cave, Extra LargeJIHAQUACheck price
Reptile Plants Terrarium Hanging Vines, ArtificialPietyPetCheck price
Cricket Keeper & Mixer Combo KitREPTI ZOOCheck price
Phosphorus-Free Calcium with D3, Ultrafine PowderRep-CalCheck price

Prices and availability are planning estimates only and change often. Always measure your own space and confirm specs and current pricing at beardeddragon101.com/setups before you buy. This is researched care information, not veterinary advice.