Bearded dragon. For sale what to look for in a healthy lizard and buying one from a pet store reptile show or online breeder. Bearded dragons regularly shed their skin. Place your heat light over the basking spot which should be the warmest area in the habitat during the day.
Your ultimate resource for information about bearded dragons. Health illness information about common health problems and illnesses that could affect your bearded dragon. To facilitate shedding bathe in a large container that allows the bearded dragon to immerse its entire body or provide a shed box a hide box with sphagnum moss that will aid in the shedding process.
Care sheet articles discussion forums and much more. The central bearded dragon pogona vitticeps is the most common species to have as a pet. Bearded dragons have spiny skin under their throats that when puffed up looks like a beard.
They are gentle by nature and will learn to enjoy interacting with their pet parents. Do not house different reptile species together. If humidity is less than 20 a light misting once day is sufficient.
Habitat in the wild bearded dragons range extends across most of australia. Your bearded dragon thrives when humidity is between 20 and 30. Find bearded dragons for sale at your local petsmart store.
Bearded dragon care sheet if you just got a bearded dragon or are wanting to brush up on some fundamentals our complete care guide will show you everything you need to know about raising a healthy and happy bearded dragon. Juvenile and baby bearded dragon diets consist mainly of insects and they require substantial amounts of proteina juvenile bearded dragon eats insects three times a day on average. They range in color but are often a light tan to brown with a long thick tail and a spiky beard like collar around their neck.
While they are generally considered good pets even for beginner reptile owners they do have fairly complex nutritional and environmental needs. 100 to 110 degrees fahrenheit 38 to 49 centigrade. Adult male bearded dragons can be territorial and should be housed separately.
Price may vary by location. Baby dragons the hatching feeding and caring of babies and juveniles. Bearded dragons or beardies are moderately sized lizards native to australia.
An active community of fellow bearded dragon keepers is here to help you take the best care of your bearded dragon as possible. After a few feedings the dragons usual appetite can be determined.