How to choose a bearded dragon?
Many times people get a beardie and just love the creature but unfortunately the animal dies in a couple of weeks or months. In fact, statistics show that more than 70% of beardies die in their first year of life, if they live together with a new owner.
So, when you want to get a Bearded Dragon, you should look it over carefully. Some things you should notice right away is how alert and active the Dragon is.
Do not buy a Beardie which looks to be lethargic and is unable to lift its head.
Before deciding which Beardie to buy, do ensure that you check them for sores, burns, external parasites or any deformities. One of the most important things is to look at the size of the Beardie.
If too young, bearded dragons can be very fragile and more apt to become ill or overly stressed. It is much easier to care for a more developed Bearded Dragon. If you are a beginner owner it is highly recommended to start with a juvenile rather than a hatchling.
Good signs to look for
When buying a dragon, look for good signs. This is a good start. If the dragon can claim these signs, then you might have found your new pet:
1. No missing toes or tail nip
2. A tail curled up towards the head
3. An active animal or basking
4. Eyes are clear and open.
Bad signs
Also, check for these bad signs:
1. Lethargy
2. Any form of excretions around the eyes
3. Missing toes, tail nip
4. No movement
5. Depressions in back of head
You should also pay attention where the dragon is kept. If the place claims poor conditions, there is a good chance you’ll get an animal with a poor health.
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i have 3 dragons, and i know one is male. the oldest a 2yr old i think is a boy, reason is if it was female wouldnt she tried to lay eggs by now?
2nd- my youngest one on mothers day had 13 eggs, We got rid of them cuz they werent fertile,,,,she has been feeling sad it seems and now shes somewhat is better but still stressed and sad! what can i do to get her out of it!
Jennifer just wait, she will be happy again. Have patience with her.
What does the UV light do, how much is it, and how often does it need replacing?
Katelyn, you’ll find here (http://pets-lovers.com/blog/2010/02/short-guide-for-housing-a-beardie/) more about the UV. If any question, just drop me a comment
Life is short, and this article saved vualable time on this Earth.
i have 2 beardes 4 month old one is 160 grams the other is 50 grams the smaller one hides trough the day is that normal
John, it could that it don’t want to stay visible. After a while it will be more sociable. Just like humans
A bit surrpised it seems to simple and yet useful.
Stlealr work there everyone. I’ll keep on reading.
I searched a bunch of sites and this was the best.
I keep reading all your question’s and answer’s, which seem very informative to myself, as i am really very new to these lizards, they are very fascinating and really nosy. Mine i hope is normal as she jumped off my shoulder onto the kitchen floor, seemed okay as she went on her way into the room. Really scared me, as not knowing what they are like for jumping.