Bearded Dragon Care

When the autumn months begin to edge closer to those cold winter months it is time to begin thinking about making sure your bearded dragon stays warm and comfortable. Since bearded dragons are from the hot, dry areas of Australia they are not accustom to the cold winters of North America and Europe. Here are a few bearded dragon care tips for winter so your pet stays healthy and comfortable during those bitter cold days. Keep a Check on Temperatures Even if you keep your home at a toasty temperature it is still important to keep a ... Read More ⇒

If you can imagine living surrounded by glass then you know how a bearded dragon feels living in a terrarium. You may even find your bearded dragon scratching at the glass from time to time. This behavior is generally associated with restlessness and boredom. As a bearded dragon owner you want to keep your reptile friend entertained and have fun with him as well. You may be asking, "What type of fun activities can I do with my bearded dragon?". Here are five fun-packed activities for bearded dragons to keep them from getting bored ... Read More ⇒

Caring for your bearded dragon during the hot summer months can pose some unique challenges compared to the rest of the year. Since bearded dragons live in warm temperatures and low humidity in the wild, we need to duplicate that environment when they are kept as pets. We accomplish this by using special heat lamps and other heating elements. But what about when the ambient temperatures in our home rise due to summer weather? We need to take the warmer weather into account for our bearded dragons. Here are a couple bearded dragon ... Read More ⇒

Buying a bearded dragon can be a very exciting time, but there are a few things that you should have ready before bringing it home. You would not want to move into a new home and not have the electricity, water, or phone hooked up yet. The same thing can be said about bringing a new bearded dragon home for the first time. You want to make sure everything your bearded dragon needs is available before bringing it home. So if you are getting ready to make that purchase, here's what to do before buying a bearded dragon. Have the ... Read More ⇒

It is very natural for a bearded dragon to shed its skin as it grows. Shedding usually occurs more often with baby bearded dragon because as they go through rapid growth the skin will shed off more. There is no set time to determine when a bearded dragon will begin shedding. It all depends on how fast the lizard is growing and how old it is. Adults do not shed as much as younger ones because they are not growing as much. Many times when shedding begins the bearded dragon's color may darken or dull. It's behavior may change, such as it ... Read More ⇒

Many people who are interested in owning a bearded dragon may hear many reasons why not to own one as a pet. There are a bunch of common myths of owning a bearded dragon; some true, some not so true. Here are seven common myths you may hear about pertaining to owning a bearded dragon. Bearded Dragons are Smelly Most pets will begin emitting a foul odor if you do not properly take care of its hygiene and use sanitary practices while raising the animal. If you neglect to clean out the bearded dragon's habitat, then yes, it will ... Read More ⇒