If you’ve never owned a reptile before, setting up a vivarium for your new pet can be rather daunting. After all, there’s a lot to take into consideration – heating, lighting, decorations, not to mention the enclosure itself.
That’s why bearded dragon starter kits are perfect. You can get your hands on one for around £200-250 and they include all the basics you need to get to grips with bearded dragon ownership without you having to worry about buying the right lamps or choosing the right heater.
The easiest place to buy a bearded dragon kit is on Amazon – there’s a wide choice available from a variety of top brands like Vivexotic, Exo Terra and Zoo Med. And to give you a helping hand, we’ve rounded up our top five bearded dragon starter kits right here!
SWELL REPTILES BEARDED DRAGON GOLD STARTER KIT – WALNUT
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Swell Reptiles Bearded Dragon Gold Starter Kit - Walnut
Classic walnut colour; Improved vivarium design; High quality kit including vivarium and equipment; Improved ventilation; Equipment has been hand picked by Swell Reptiles Expert Advisors
Made by: Swell Reptiles, Available: In stockSwell Reptiles is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of reptile goods, so you can rest assured that this bearded dragon starter kit comes from a brand with a good reputation. Not to mention you get an awful lot for your money with this starter kit (unlike others than only include the bare essentials).
In this Swell Reptiles starter kit you’ll get everything you need to house a bearded dragon as well as a bearded dragon guide book that will come in very handy for beginners. Here’s a quick round-up of what the kit includes:
- A large Vivexotic Viva vivarium (115cm x 49cm x 43mm)
- Heat mat (although we wouldn’t recommend using this for your bearded dragon – find out why here)
- 28 watt basking lamp
- Lamp guard
- Ceramic lamp holder and bracket
- Thermostat
- UVB lamp (25 watt, 10% UVB)
- Light control unit (25 watt)
- Feeding dish
- Water dish
- Hanging plants
- Bearded dragon guide book
VIVEXOTIC VIVA BEARDED DRAGON STARTER KIT – OAK
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Vivexotic Viva Bearded Dragon Starter Kit - Oak
Ventilation system incorporated into the back of the Vivarium.; Sliding glass doors with 'Slidestopper' to prevent escapes.; Two internal shelves ideally positioned to provide safe basking areas.; ...
Made by: Vivexotic, Available: In stockNext up is a great bearded dragon starter kit from Zoo Med. Like the Swell Reptiles starter kit above, this one is also good value, even though you don’t get quite as much for your money. It does, however, include a food sample which is a nice addition and a good way to teach new bearded dragon owners what type of food their pet needs.
Here’s a quick summary of what this kit includes:
- Vivarium with sliding screen top (76cm x 30cm x 30cm)
- Basking lamp and lamp fixture
- Infrared heat lamp
- Strip thermometer
- Water/food dish
- Bearded dragon food sample
- Bearded dragon care book
VIVEXOTIC VIVA BEARDED DRAGON STARTER KIT – OAK
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Vivexotic Viva Bearded Dragon Starter Kit - Oak
Ventilation system incorporated into the back of the Vivarium.; Sliding glass doors with 'Slidestopper' to prevent escapes.; Two internal shelves ideally positioned to provide safe basking areas.; ...
Made by: Vivexotic, Available: In stockVivexotic is one of the UK’s best-selling ranges of wooden vivariums and this bearded dragon kit includes everything you need to create a suitable environment for up to two bearded dragons (although it’s not always recommended to house two beardies together – find out why here).
One of the main selling points of Vivexotic Viva vivariums is their innovative ventilation system, which is incorporated into the top and bottom aluminium rails to provide a constant airflow throughout the vivarium.
With this Vivexotic vivarium starter kit you can also rest assured that you’re getting a high quality bearded dragon tank. The sliding doors are fitted with slidestoppers to prevent escapes and the top panel has an inset mesh to help you establish a safe position for a basking lamp.
Here’s a summary of what this kit includes:
- 1 x Vivexotic Viva Bearded Dragon Vivarium (1150mm x 490mm x 434mm)
- 1 x Exo Terra Sun Glo Basking Lamp 100W
- 1 x Exo Terra T8 Ballast Unit 30W
- 1 x Exo Terra Medium Glo Light
- 2 x Exo Terra Digital Thermometers
- 1 x Exo Terra Repti Glo 10% Fluorescent Bulb 30W
- 1 x Exo Terra Repti Glo 2% Fluorescent Bulb 30W
- 2 x Sandpaper Mats
BEARDED DRAGON STARTER KIT WITH 36″ VIVARIUM BEECH
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Bearded Dragon Starter Kit With 36" Vivarium Beech
Next up is this bearded dragon starter kit that’s based around the popular Vivexotic VX36 vivarium. Like other starter kits, it includes everything you need to set up your bearded dragon’s new home and relieve the stress of the initial setup process.
The only downside of this kit is that it doesn’t include quite as much as other similarly priced starter kits but it’s a good one nonetheless and is one of the only kits to include substrate.
Here’s a summary of what this kit includes:
- 1 x Vivexotic VX36 Vivarium
- 1 x Yellow Exo Terra Desert Sand
- 1 x Zoo Med Habba Hut Medium
- 1 x Zoo Med Repti Rock Combo Dish Pack Small
- 2 x Exo Terra Dial Thermometers
- 2 Ceramic Bulb Holders
VIVEXOTIC VIVA BEARDED DRAGON STARTER KIT INCLUDING CABINET
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Vivexotic Viva Bearded Dragon Starter Kit Including Cabinet
The exciting, new Vivexotic Viva and Repti-Stax Vivarium Range; The new VIVA range from Vivexoticic ncludes some exciting new improvements and features; Vivexotic VIVA vivariums not only provide a ...
Made by: Hagen, Available: In stockThis is one of the pricier bearded dragon vivarium starter kits but we like it because it’s one of the only ones to include a cabinet – making it a piece of furniture in its own right, rather than just a reptile tank. It’s also got some great reviews on Amazon.
It includes everything you need to set up your bearded dragon’s new home including heating, lighting and thermometers but you’ll need to buy a thermostat separately to control the temperature.
Here’s a summary of what this starter kit includes:
- Vivarium
- Cabinet
- Glow light
- Basking light
- Tube lighting
- Thermometer
So there you have a round-up of our top five bearded dragon starter kits – the perfect for solution for first-time reptile owners. If you’re ready to buy a reptile tank, Amazon is a great place to browse starter kits and most of them come with free delivery.
Alternatively, stay on the Vivarium World blog for even more bearded dragon care advice:
- Bearded Dragon Setup Guide
- Can Two Bearded Dragons Be Kept Together?
- What Size Vivarium Does a Bearded Dragon Need?
