![]() ![]() The smallest enclosure for one or two adult bearded dragons is either a 4-foot x 2-foot tank or a 6-foot x 18-inch tank. As the baby grows a larger area will need to be provided. Keeping a baby in a larger area can sometimes cause problems as the baby may have a hard time finding his food, water, basking sites and shelters. You can start a baby for the first 4 to 6 months in a 30-inch long enclosure. Other housing that is sometimes used are custom wood cages (which can be hard to clean), cages made from molded plastic, which can be pricey but they are lightweight and easy to clean. Housingīearded dragons are often kept in a glass aquarium tank with a screen top. The German giant morphn type can reach up to 26 inches in length. Adults typically are 19-23 inches and weight at least 3/4 of a pound (250 grams). When first born, baby bearded dragons are just under 4 inches in length and weigh about 1/10 of an ounce (2 1/2-3 grams). Some show more signs of intelligence than others. Some are more personable and responsive than others. Bearded dragons vary in their personality. They can even make good pets for children, if properly supervised, and their relatively small size makes them very manageable. Their spikes make them look like dinosaurs, however, they are usually quite tame and easy to handle. They will watch your every move, sometimes pacing their tank as if begging for attention and to be fed (they love to eat!). They are diurnal (up during the day and sleep at night), which means you can watch them during the day. ![]() With one of the best temperaments of all lizards, they are generally docile, and many seem to actually enjoy being handled. Diurnal (up during the day and sleep at night) Temperamentīearded dragons make excellent reptile pets. ![]() Header image taken by Reiner Richter and uploaded to iNaturalist.Cold-blooded reptile in the lizard family. If you’re interested in keeping a pet reptile but don’t know where to start, your best bet is a bearded dragon. That’s because these creatures are unique among both traditional pets and other reptiles, making them an excellent stepping stone into a rewarding and addictive subculture.īut what makes bearded dragons so unique? To help you understand the intricacies of this particular species, we’ve assembled some bearded dragon facts and answers to commonly asked questions.Ĭheck it out! Are bearded dragons good pets?Ībsolutely! As previously mentioned, the most common recommendation for beginners is to keep a bearded dragon. ![]() That’s because there are some aspects of their personality and lifestyle that are easier for newbies to manage, such as their diet, sleep schedule, and habitation. They’re also much more sociable and easily handled, which makes for a terrific pet choice if you like to be hands-on. Do bearded dragons bite?Īlthough it is very rare, bearded dragons will sometimes bite people. Usually, this happens when finger feeding your pet since they can associate your fingers with food or smell traces of food on your fingers. To avoid this, you can use special reptile feeding tongs that can be bought at your local pet store. Alternatively, you can wear a pair of clean gardening gloves if you want to keep finger feeding your beardie. Other than this, the only other times when a bearded dragon may bite you would be when they feel frightened for their lives. If you’ve gotten your pet from a good breeder, treat him or her well, and learn how to detect when it feels anxious, you should be able to avoid being bitten. But even if you suffer a few bites, don’t worry- they’re harmless! Where do bearded dragons come from?Ī central bearded dragon in Muloorina, Australia. Photo taken by Graham Winterflood and uploaded to iNaturalist. Pogona vitticeps, the scientific name for the central bearded dragon, is found naturally in Australia. ![]()
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