Signs of an Unhealthy Bearded Dragon
If it is not breeding season or the beginning of a new shed period, the following signs may indicate pain from an injury, abscess, tumor, abdominal mass, or other problem: Movement - Lethargy - Lack of usual activity - Reluctance to move - Favoring a limb, tail or quadrant Responses - Unusual aggression to all contact - Withdrawal or avoidance behavior, especially in a usually sociable or gregarious individual Posture - Hunching (abdomen tucked up) - Sunken eyes Behavior - Restless - Anorexic - Lack of appetite - Depressed These are only a few signs you should be aware on, so that...
Read MoreThe Right Substrate To Use For A Bearded Dragon
Bearded Dragons Substrates The substrate (sometimes called flooring) is the material used to line your dragon’s housing. In their native environment, Beardies live in sandy desert areas. Playground sand is often used because it is relatively dust free and easy to maintain, although there have been reports of intestinal impaction. Substrates can also include wheat bran (pest free and rated for human consumption), outdoor carpeting, non-stick padded shelf liner, and paper towels. Other good substrates are newspaper, pea rock or aquarium gravel. Be careful if you use any type of loose...
Read More9 Signs to Look for when Choosing 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...
Read MoreHow To Make A Bearded Dragon Eat More Veggies
Lizards from Pogona genus are commonly named as Bearded Dragon. They have broad triangular heads and flattened bodies. They reach a manageable average size of about 18-22 inches (46-56 cms). The average weight is about 10-18 ounces (283-510 gm) The species of Bearded Dragons get their name from a distinctive series of lateral spines (specialized scales) radiating horizontally from the head and base of the tail. As juveniles, they are semi-arboreal. As adults, they are mostly terrestrial, but climb to bask and search for prey. A common problem many bearded dragons have is when the...
Read MoreBearded Dragons Cage Proper Temperature
Beardies require a temperature gradient in their enclosures because they can’t regulate their body temperatures like. They have to thermo regulate, which means that they have to move between areas of differing temperatures in order to regulate their internal temperature. To produce heat and a basking spot in your enclosure, you can use either a ceramic heat emitter, a reptile basking light (red, blue or white) or just a plain old household light bulb. The best fixture for any of these choices is a porcelain dome light fixture. This type of fixture is a must with a ceramic heat emitter...
Read MoreThe Seven Foods You MUST Keep Away From Your Bearded Dragon
Feeding bearded dragons is quite simple and should give no problem to any bearded dragon owner. The type of food you feed your dragon can vary depending on its age. At the earlier stages of life a dragon will need more protein and fewer greens, but it is advisable to introduce greens as early as you can. If you shun these, your pet may not take to them later as it matures. Bearded Dragons are omnivorous – they eat bugs and vegetation. Your dragon will feed only if both the food you give it and its body temperature are right and will not show any appetite if the conditions are wrong and...
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