The life span of a bearded dragon can be as long as fifteen to twenty years when kept in captivity. Even with this long life span in captivity, bearded dragons can get illness and diseases that can lead to death.The best way to prevent your bearded dragon from becoming ill is to practice good sanitary habits while raising your pet, and take it to a reptile-qualified veterinarian.There is still a chance of something going wrong, so it's a good idea to be aware of common causes of death for a bearded dragon. Here are some of the most ... Read More ⇒
6 Signs of Stress for a Bearded Dragon
Although bearded dragons cannot tell us what's wrong, they do exhibit tell-tale signs for many ailments.It's up to us as their owner to be able to read these signs to figure out what might be wrong. Of course, any time your pet begins demonstrating strange behavior you should take them to a qualified reptile veterinarian as soon as possible.Here are six signs of stress for a bearded dragon.Loss of AppetiteIf your bearded dragon suddenly stops eating any food you offer it, that could be a sign of stress.Try offering some ... Read More ⇒
7 Common Myths of Owning a Bearded Dragon
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 SmellyMost 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 ⇒
6 Foods to Avoid Feeding a Bearded Dragon
Although there are many fruits, vegetables, and insects that are good to feed a bearded dragon, there are several things you should avoid.There are obvious things to avoid feeding a bearded dragon, but there are some things that many owners may not know about. It's always very important to provide your bearded dragon a balanced, proper diet to ensure it maintains the best health possible.To make sure you do not mistakingly feed your bearded dragon, here are five foods to avoid feeding a bearded dragon.LettuceBearded dragons love ... Read More ⇒
How to Condition Bearded Dragons for Mating
If you have two bearded dragons of the opposite sex and are interested in breeding them you must condition them before mating takes place.Conditioning the bearded dragons first is important in order to get them in the mood, so to speak.Bearded dragons mate in their native land of Australia in the spring. Unfortunately, those seasons are reversed in the northern hemisphere of North America and Europe.This is not really a problem with captive-bred bearded dragons because their environment can be controlled.Here are some steps you ... Read More ⇒