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.

You can also determine the gender of a bearded dragon by looking at its hemipenal bulges. Males have two bulges in this area, while females have just one in that location. This method is most effective for identifying a beardie at about five months old.

Bearded Dragon Tongues

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.

The enclosure of a Bearded Dragon should be glass with a screen top. Their tank should measure anywhere from four to six feet long, two feet wide, and two to three feet high. To better replicate their natural environment, there should be rocks and branches in the tank to give them places to hide and shade to cool off after basking.

Common morphs of bearded dragons

Bearded dragons can display a variety of morphs. These morphs are mainly based on body types, but can also be derived from selective breeding.

When you’re looking for a bearded dragon, it’s important to understand the different morphs. A morph is a genetic mutation that results in certain traits. The most common are color variations. You can see a wide range of colors in beardies, including beiges, browns, and muted tans.

There are other morphs that result from genetics, such as visual morphs. These are inherited traits that are passed down from parents. They’re often the most unique beardie varieties. Some of them are translucent, meaning they have a transparent appearance. Others, such as hypomelanistic, lack melanin, which makes their skin lighter.

Lighting guide for a bearded dragon

Bearded dragons like many other reptiles have specific lighting requirements that can be really confusing, especially for new owners that don’t have previous experience.

Because of that reason, having a good understanding when it comes to lighting the space of your bearded dragon is very important.

You should know there are plenty of options when it comes to lighting for bearded dragons and choosing the wrong setup can be harmful to your pet. However, if you carefully read our guide you will get plenty of information about setting up proper lighting for your pet.

What Vegetables Do Bearded Dragons Eat

Newspapers and paper towels are safer options and are also much easier to clean and dispose of. This substrate should be cleaned regularly or if it shows any signs of bacterial growth.

What Does Bearded Dragons Consume? Bearded Dragons consume vegetables as their main food source. Vegetables provide a lot of nutrients, including calcium. But there are some things you shouldn't give to your bearded. Oxalates found in spinach may cause calcium binding. Oranges are also high in citric acids, which can cause stomach upsets. Carrots are safe for your beardie. However, be aware of the green carrot tops. Zucchini is also safe but it is less nutritious than spinach.

What Vegetables Do Bearded Dragons Eat
Three Month Old Bearded Dragon

Three Month Old Bearded Dragon

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.

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.

Bearded Dragon Food Chart

When a male wants to court a female, he will darken his throat and circulate around her. If she accepts, she will flatten her body to allow copulation. During copulation, the male will bite the female’s neck. This mating occurs in spring and early summer when progesterone levels in the female are high. This is after brumation, so it is ideal to brumate your reptiles before breeding them.

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.

Bearded Dragon Food Chart
Bearded Dragon Staying On Cool Side
Bearded Dragon Staying On Cool Side

The humidity in the tank should stay between 30%-40%, and this can be maintained by misting the tank every 48 hours. The exact humidity and temperature depends on the geographical location and ultimately the species of Bearded Dragon you have in captivity. In general, temperatures are very high and the humidity is relatively low.

The wild habitat of this lizard consists of a forested, semi-desert environment in Australia. These reptiles are semi-arboreal and like to spend their time up on branches or on the ground.

Bearded Dragon Sleeping With Head Up

Bearded dragon tank setup Bearded dragons require a dry and clean environment. Keep your beardie happy by placing the tank in a cool, dry area. Ideal is a room with a door. A dehumidifier should not be kept in the same space as your beardie. This could disturb your beardie's sleep.

How Big Are Bearded Dragons? Before you decide on bringing a bearded Dragon home you must know how big they can become. These reptiles vary in size and shape depending on how they are genetically wired. They should be kept indoors in tanks of 55 gallons or more. A larger tank will give your beardies more hiding places and be closer for their natural habitat. It is fine to start with a small tank. As your beardie ages, it will be better to move to a bigger one.

Bearded Dragon Sleeping With Head Up

Frequently Asked Questions

Bearded dragons are able to imitate other bearded dragons to open doors. “The ability to learn through imitation is thought to be the pinnacle of social learning and long considered a distinctive characteristic of humans.

Turtles, tortoises, bearded dragons, iguanas, and chameleons are some common examples of reptiles that need UVB light. This helps prevent animals from developing hypocalcemia (or lack of calcium). UVB lights should be kept on during the day and turned off at night and should be used along with calcium supplements.

Many reptiles do cry, including bearded dragons, but they do this because the flow of tears helps to clean out and protect their eyes, not because they are unhappy.

Since bearded dragons are naturally solitary creatures, they do not get lonely if placed alone in a cage or left for some time away from their keeper. They much prefer having their food and heat to themselves rather than sharing it with another bearded dragon.