Every animal has different requirements to stay healthy, alive, and happy; the bearded dragon is not an exception to this rule. The type and amount of light, diet, temperature, and cleanliness are the four main components to keeping these, and many other reptiles as healthy and happy as possible. Proper lighting for bearded dragons is … Read more
Bearded dragons can be fantastic pets, but only if you are willing to properly care for them. Healthy dragons can live for up to 10 years! Even though this is true if they are kept in optimal conditions, many bearded dragon owners do not adequately care for their pets. The very first thing you will … Read more
Prevention is always better than being cured. If you own a bearded dragon, it is your responsibility to protect and prevent them from diseases, such as impactions, parasitic infections, MBD, dehydration, and calcium deficiency, etc. In this post, we going to be talking about nine common health issues you have to watch for when caring … Read more
Bearded Dragon care is one of the easiest providing they have a healthy diet, plenty of space, the right heat and lighting you generally won’t get any health issues providing this is followed, but if you are experiencing problems with your Bearded Dragon, stop reading this and please visit your nearest vet. Bearded dragons are … Read more
If you want to keep a bearded dragon as a pet, you must duplicate their natural environment as much as possible. Although no real comparison to that of the wild, the natural habitat for bearded dragons is fairly easy to recreate. Pro Tip: The more closely you duplicate their natural habitat, the healthier your bearded … Read more
Bearded dragons are omnivorous lizards which means they eat insects, fruit, and vegetables. They need a balanced diet of animal and vegetable matter to live a healthy life. What do Bearded Dragons eat? Bearded Dragons may eat a variety of live foods, including crickets, mealworms, and king worms, as well as vegetables like sweet potato … Read more
Bearded dragons, like all other reptiles that eat insects and plants, are vulnerable to Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD). It is by far the most common cause of disease among ‘beardies,’ and is caused by insufficient levels of calcium and vitamin D3. The metabolic bone disease is also known as fibrous osteodystrophy, osteomalacia, secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism, … Read more
Bearded dragons do best in a relative humidity of 35% to 40%. However, they can tolerate relative humidity of 30% to up to 50%. To monitor humidity, you need to buy the best hygrometers that can either be analog or digital. If you are in a hurry and don’t want to read the whole article … Read more
Getting a bearded dragon is a good choice whether you’re new to reptiles or experienced. This lizard has a huge following with pet owners all over the world! To be able to keep bearded dragons successfully, you need to follow two steps. The first step is to be ready for your bearded dragon’s arrival, which … Read more
If you are a newbie looking for an enclosure for your bearded dragon, you may come across the bearded dragon starter kits. These kits come in a complete package of all accessories with the tank. However, mostly it is not recommended to use starter kits because of the quality of the accessories and the tank … Read more
Having bearded dragons as pets is a huge responsibility as you need to take care of their health and diet and also keep them entertained. While providing food and a clean and threat-free environment, you might forget that the beardie in the wild used to have access to unlimited resources, and now it’s bound to … Read more
Bringing a bearded dragon home as a pet is more or less the same as adopting a child. You need to tend to each of its needs to ensure the health and safety of this reptile. Since they are on their own for taking care of themselves in the wild, and with plenty of resources, … Read more
When it comes to keeping a reptile, temperature and humidity are two of the most important factors to consider. As exotic pets, it is your duty to guarantee that their habitat is suitable for their health and well-being. This is not an option; it is needed to ensure their survival. So, in this post, I’m … Read more
The importance of UVB lighting for a captive bearded dragon is paramount. The bearded dragons in the wild enjoy most of their time basking in the sunlight; this fulfills their need for Vitamin D3 naturally. However, in captivity, the owners need to take care of the lighting and warmth. Therefore, it’s best to have UVB … Read more
In the wild or captivity, the bearded dragons require a certain amount of nutrients in their diet. They need to have these nutrients provided in the diet and UVB lights when they are in captivity. However, it’s not unusual for a bearded dragon to have a deficiency of the essential vitamins, whether the beardie is … Read more
Meeting your bearded dragon’s dietary demands is vital to their health and well-being; in order to do so, you have to give them a balanced diet that includes dead and live feeders. You might see the words “live feeders” and think that you don’t even know where to start, don’t worry! In this post, you’ll … Read more