Bearded dragon photoperiod
The photoperiod is the time a Bearded dragon is exposed to light (vs. darkness) – over a period of 24 hours. When placed in an artificial environment, the photoperiod is an important factor to…
Why Bearded dragons need UV lighting
Bearded dragons need ultraviolet (UV) lighting for physiological and behavioural well being. Ultraviolet lighting is not only needed for Bearded dragons to see better, but also aids in calcium absorption. The…
‘Mouth rot’ in Bearded dragons
Mouth rot, also called infectious stomatitis, necrotic stomatitis or oral inflammation, is caused by micro-organism infections in the mouths of reptiles. It is a fairly common medical condition seen in…
Supplementation through gut-loading
Mineral supplementation plays a vital part in keeping pet Bearded dragons healthy. One way to add these supplements to their diet is by gut-loading their food. In order to feed good quality feeder insects…
Coccidiosis in pet Bearded dragons
Coccidiosis is an infectious parasitic disease of the intestinal tract of animals caused by coccidian protozoa. This species specific disease spreads from one animal to another by contact with infected faeces.…
Bearded dragon impactions
Intestinal impaction is a serious condition where the intestines get blocked with faeces. In Bearded dragons it is most often caused by the ingestion of sandy or gravel substrates. There…
Bearded dragon glass surfing
There might be times where Bearded dragon owners see their pets trying to climb the glass of their enclosure. This, so-called, ‘glass surfing’ or escaping behaviour, might be seen from time-to-time,…
Bearded dragon open mouth behaviour
Open mouth behaviour in Bearded dragons can be quite intimidating and even threatening, but there might be other reasons for this to happen. This behaviour can either be normal, threatening or…
How often should your Bearded dragon shed?
Skin shedding, or ecdysis, is the process where Bearded dragons lose their outer skin as the result of growing. The shedding process is mainly dependent on the size and growth rate of Bearded…
Feeding mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) to Bearded dragons
Mealworms, or more specifically Yellow mealworms, are the larval stage of the Darkling beetle (Tenebrio molitor). They are known to be tasty to Bearded dragons, but contain high levels of fat, making them…
Baby Bearded dragon care
Most pet Bearded dragons are brought home for the first time when they are still babies. The first few days are the most important time for baby Bearded dragons to adapt in their new environments.…
Bearded dragon burrowing behaviour
There might be various reasons for a Bearded dragon to show burrowing or digging behaviour. This article will give some insights why your Bearded dragon might show behaviour and explain the…
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