While raising our bearded dragons we have relied upon several resources that were invaluable for gaining much of the knowledge and expertise given here on Bearded Dragon Care 101. We would like to take a minute to tell you about the books and resources we have used to help us to become a successful bearded dragon owners.
These resources for bearded dragon owners are loaded with the best information available on raising a bearded dragon, and we highly recommend you add them to your resources as well.
The Bearded Dragon Care Sheet
We have compiled our very own care sheet to provide helpful information in order to give you the best tools needed to care for your bearded dragon. The information included in our care sheet comes from over 15 years of bearded dragon husbandry experience.
Whether you are brand new to bearded dragons or a seasoned owner, our bearded dragon care sheet will help to answer the many questions you may come across.
There’s even a free pdf version you can download and keep for your reference.
The Bearded Dragon Best Foods List
The Bearded Dragon Best Foods List is a simple list of the foods that are best for a bearded dragon. We have listed all the insects, fruits and vegetables that make up the most balanced diet your bearded dragon can receive.
You no longer need to guess if what you are feeding is beneficial to your bearded dragon or not. This list gives you the information on what to feed your bearded dragon, and also what you should avoid.
If you have some confusion on what insects you should feed, or what are the best vegetables, please check out our The Best Foods for a Bearded Dragon article.
There is also an additional PDF version, at the bottom of the above mentioned article, that you are welcome to download and keep as a reference.
Books
The Bearded Dragon Secret Manual
The Bearded Dragon Secret Manual covers 37 of the biggest mistakes many new bearded dragon owners may make and how to avoid them. This handy book goes over habitat, diet, health care, and general husbandry issues many owners come across, and awesome tips for overcoming them. If you are new to keeping bearded dragons then this book is a must-have!
The Bearded Dragon Manual
The Bearded Dragon Manual is one of the very best guides on caring for bearded dragons in captivity. This book covers everything from buying a healthy baby bearded dragon to breeding tips and techniques. The Bearded Dragon Manual is a must-have for any bearded dragon owner.
Bearded Dragons (Complete Pet Owner’s Manual)
by Manfred Au
Bearded Dragons (Complete Pet Owner’s Guide) provides step-by-step direction on the proper husbandry of bearded dragons, contains many helpful sidebars, and is filled with beautiful full-color images. This definitive guide will help the novice bearded dragon owner gain all the knowledge needed in order to become an expert in no time.
Bearded Dragons: A Complete Guide To Pogona Vitticeps (Complete Herp Care)
Bearded Dragons: A Complete Guide To Pogona Vitticeps is another favorite book for many bearded dragon owners, including myself. It is very easy to follow and understand, all while providing solid information for building a good foundation of knowledge. The book lay out is very pleasing to read, and provides full-color images with helpful facts and tips contained in the sidebars.
Reptiles Magazine
Reptiles Magazine is a magazine devoted to everything in the reptile world. You will get great information on how to set up a cool habitat, feeding information, breeding tactics and so much more. If you love reptiles then Reptiles Magazine is a fantastic resource that comes to your mailbox every month!
Websites
Bearded Dragon.org
Beardeddragon.org is a great website for any bearded dragon lover. They feature heaps of valuable information and a large community forum. The forums are definitely a great place to find and talk to other bearded dragon owners. The forum members are some of the most knowledgable folks you’ll find.