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Bearded Dragon Care After Laying Eggs

To choose the right species, you should research its size and habitat. Some beardie species grow smaller than others, like the dwarf bearded dragon. The dwarf bearded dragons grow from fourteen to 18 inches.

Bearded Dragon Care After Laying Eggs

Bearded Dragon Care After Egg Laying

I know at Petsmart you can adopt one if it can’t be sold. My husband works there and they can get tail rot from shipping, and even if it’s completely cured and practically no damage was done they can’t sell them, but they do have to be treated and seen/released by a vet before given to the adoptee. Ours had tail rot, and only the very tip of its tail was damaged (so little you can’t even tell).

6 Month Bearded Dragon

Males tend to have deeper coloration and more distinct markings than females. They also tend to have a wider tail base. A Bearded Dragon is between 15 to 20 inches long. This may sound big to beginner herpetologists, however, without their tail, their snout to vent size is only 10 inches! An adult will be between 230g and 520g and should reach this weight within 18-24 months.

6 Month Bearded Dragon
Rango Bearded Dragon

Rango Bearded Dragon

How Big Do Bearded Dragons Get Before you decide to bring a bearded dragon home, you should know how big they can grow. These reptiles can be very large or very small depending on their genetics. They should be kept in tanks that are 55 gallons or larger. A larger tank will have more hiding places and will be closer to their natural habitat. It's okay to start with a small tank, but once your beardie gets older, you should move it to a larger one.

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Bearded Dragon Resource Bearded Dragons are very popular pets, but their care requirements are complex. This popular pet is falling prey to poor care and misinformation. Here are some tips to help you care for your beardie.

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How To Take Care Of Bearded Dragon Nails
How To Take Care Of Bearded Dragon Nails

A side note: What is your position on mealworms as a feeder for beardies? Either I missed it somehow, or you don’t seem to mention this option on either the good or the bad list. Thank you for any wisdom you can share with us regarding these details. Thank you! Its wonderful to find someone who loves their beardies and really understands them. Hector is shedding right now, and he ain’t happy, the spoiled brat!!

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Male Vs Female Bearded Dragon Femoral Pores

They are likely to shed their skin in the spring and summer when they are eating regularly. Any abnormal shedding may occur near the digits and tip of their tail. When this happens, they may need to be bathed to avoid any infection.

Male Vs Female Bearded Dragon Femoral Pores