Bearded Dragon Whipping Tail

Leatherback Bearded Dragon Colors

As a juvenile, they should eat everyday and have a balanced diet of leafy greens and insects. While greens should be fed everyday, insects should be fed every other day. In their adult stage, a Bearded Dragon should be fed daily. This should consist of mostly crickets and lots of green vegetables.

Leatherback Bearded Dragon Colors

Bearded Dragon Lip Rot

Bearded-dragon tank setup Beardeds need to live in a clean, dry environment. Your beardie will be happy and healthy if the room is kept cool. Also, a room with doors is ideal. You should also avoid having a humidifier running in the room with your beardie. This can disrupt the beardie's sleeping patterns.

Senior Bearded Dragon Care

Some vegetables should not be eaten with their meat and bones. The leafy green watercress has high levels of calcium and other vitamins. It also contains small amounts of iron and manganese. It also has antioxidants that reduce inflammation. You should not feed it because of its high levels of oxalates and other chemicals which affect absorption. If a bearded Dragon has a calcium problem, it shouldn't be fed.

Senior Bearded Dragon Care
Black Fungus Bearded Dragon

Black Fungus Bearded Dragon

Bearded dragon care Bearded dragons need a clean environment for their growth. You must clean your habitat frequently, including the substrate. A sponge, washcloth, soft-bristled toothbrush, or a washcloth can all be used to clean the habitat. It is important to not allow the habitat to get too dirty as it can pose a threat to the animal's safety.

Bearded Dragon Tail Shed

The average size of a bearded dragon is about 15 to 18 inches long. The most common breed is the Pogona vitticeps. While some beardies grow smaller, others reach 24 inches long. A beardie can reach an adult size in two or three years.

Bearded Dragon Tail Shed
Bearded Dragon Care Reptifiles
Bearded Dragon Care Reptifiles

How has it gone? I am thinking about getting one for my two kids, but want to have as much knowledge as possible before I go. How much do they usually eat per day and how long does it take them to start eating normally after you first bring them home?

Lafeber Bearded Dragon Care

Newborns have an egg tooth that they use to pick their way out of their shells. After they hatch, dragons should be removed from each other immediately, as they can develop a social hierarchy much like they do as adults.

Bearded Dragon Whipping Tail
Lafeber Bearded Dragon Care