Reptiles are amazing creatures and are becoming more popular, especially the bearded dragon. Some important yet interesting facts on bearded dragons that most don't even know about.
These reptiles are very docile, meaning that they are calm and easy to handle. They love interacting with their human owners. They originate from Australia's desert area and like the hot and humid environment. Keeping this in mind if you are planning on getting one, they need special heating and lighting to stay healthy. They also do not grow very big, usually around 7 inches to 12 inches which makes them easy to keep even if you live in an apartment.
Many mistakenly think these guys eat only live prey, but that is not true at all. They love vegetables like leafy greens, carrots, and a variety of fruits. They do need some live prey like crickets and meal worms, this has a lot to do with their age and size.
There are a wide variety of bearded dragons one will see in pet shops and at reptile shows, but the most common one you will see is known as the Inland Dragon. Named for their natural habitat in Australia's mainland area.
These lizards should be kept in a glass tank with one side of their tank being the hot side while the other side is the cool side. They regulate their body heat by switching which are of the tank they will be at. It is very important to keep these temperatures at the proper settings.
They also need what is called a hide box, where they can hide when they feel threatened. When feeling threatened they will also puff up their bearded and it will usually turn black, this helps ward off any predators they might attach them. Most mistaken this as aggressive when it is not at all.
Most bearded dragons will never bite their owners or others. They only act this way to protect themselves.
If you plan on acquiring one of these amazing lizards I hope this has enlightened you on some important facts on bearded dragons. They are well worth owning and you will enjoy them for years to come as long as you properly learning about them and care for them.
The Bearded Dragon Manual (Advanced Vivarium Systems)
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