Enclosure Type
dog crate
Floor Space
6 sq ft
Dimensions
36"L × 23"W × 25"H
Bearded Dragon Minimum
8 sq ft
Verdict
Depends on Setup ℹ️
💰 Typical Price: $40–$90
Our Verdict
Based on the floor space and enclosure type analysis above, this enclosure is depends on setup ℹ️ for a Bearded Dragon.
⚠️ Wire Floor Warning: Always add a crate mat, bed, or folded blanket. Bare wire flooring is uncomfortable and causes joint issues in larger breeds over time.
Pros & Cons of the Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
✅ Pros
- Good for medium breeds up to ~70 lbs
- Foldable for travel and storage
- Divider panel for puppies included in most models
- Good ventilation
❌ Cons
- Escape artists can learn to unlatch
- Not chew-proof
- Not a substitute for exercise and free time
What Bearded Dragons Need in an Enclosure
Bearded dragons need front-opening enclosures with full UVB lighting (T5 HO, full-length fixture), a basking spot reaching 100-110°F, and a cool side around 80-85°F. Glass tanks are acceptable for adults but PVC or wood enclosures retain heat more efficiently. Screen-top enclosures cause heat and UVB loss. Adult dragons need a 4'x2' enclosure at minimum.
⚠️ Things to Avoid for Bearded Dragons
- Screen or mesh-top glass tanks for adults — loses heat and UVB rapidly
- Enclosures under 4x2 ft for adult beardies
- Compact spiral UVB bulbs — proven to cause eye and health damage
- Housing two bearded dragons together — highly territorial, causes stress and injury
- Loose particle substrate for juvenile dragons — causes deadly impaction
Other Enclosures for Bearded Dragons
- 10 Gallon Glass Tank
- 20 Gallon Long Glass Tank
- 40 Gallon Breeder Glass Tank
- 75 Gallon Glass Tank
- DIY Bin Cage (110L / 640+ sq in)
- Single Critter Nation
- Double Critter Nation
- IKEA Detolf Glass Cabinet (converted)
- C&C Grid Cage (2×4 Grids)
- C&C Grid Cage (2×5 Grids)
- Wire Dog Crate (Large — 42")
- Heavy-Duty Escape-Proof Dog Crate
- Cat Tree / Condo (72"+ height)
- Indoor X-Pen / Exercise Pen
- PVC Reptile Enclosure (4'×2'×2')
Can Other Pets Live in a Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")?
- 🐹 Hamster in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🐭 Gerbil in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🐿️ Chinchilla in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🐾 Guinea Pig in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🐇 Rabbit in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🐀 Rat in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🐱 Cat in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🐶 Dog in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")