11 Month Old Bearded Dragon

Sub Adult Bearded Dragon

A beginner herpetologist, if looking to purchase Beardies (instead of breeding), should look to buy their reptile at 3-6 months of age. By this time, they are growing and eating regularly.

Sub Adult Bearded Dragon

Orange Reptile Eggs

Bearded dragons, or 'beardies', are one of the most popular lizards in captivity in the UK. Their lifespan is usually 10 to 15 years or more, so they're quite a commitment. It's important to replicate their natural habitat as best you can.

11 Month Old Bearded Dragon

Homemade Reptile Water Dish

Bearded dragons will happily eat vegetables and insects. In the wild they eat mainly insects. They can forage for flowers and leafy greens, but they also eat insects. They can also get protein from these plants, which is great for their diet.

Homemade Reptile Water Dish
Bearded Dragon Belly Pattern

Bearded Dragon Belly Pattern

Bearded Dragon Tank Setting Up Bearded drakes require a dry, clean environment. Place the tank in an area that is cool and not too humid to keep your beardie happy. It is best to have a door in the room. It is best to not have a dehumidifier in the same room with your beardie. This can cause beardies to wake up.

Bearded Dragon Yellow Tongue

What Do Bearded Dragons Eat The main staple diet of bearded dragons is vegetables. Veggies are a great source of calcium and other essential nutrients. However, there are some things you should avoid giving your beardie. For instance, spinach contains oxalates, which may lead to calcium binding. Moreover, oranges are highly citric and may cause stomach upsets. Carrots are also safe for your beardie, though you must be careful with the carrot green tops. Zucchini is also safe, but is not as nutritionally dense as spinach.

Bearded Dragon Yellow Tongue
Fancy Bearded Dragon Colors
Fancy Bearded Dragon Colors

Bearded Dragons will challenge each other for food. They do this by bobbing their heads and turning their legs in circles, a pattern called circumduction. They will also stare at each other with intense gazes.

Bearded Dragon Hitting Nose On Glass

Leopard geckos shed their skin throughout their entire lives. But, unlike mammals, reptiles shed their skin all at once and not continuously. If their diet and environment are right, usually geckos shed without a problem. Some owners will see no.

Bearded Dragon Hitting Nose On Glass