The Essential Guide to Bearded Dragon Husbandry
Husbandry refers to the ‘housekeeping’ practices involved in keeping, in this case, Bearded dragons. The important Bearded dragon husbandry-related aspects are housing, lighting, temperature, and feeding. Housing Bearded dragon housing is usually in the form of an enclosure. It should be large enough for normal physical and physiological functioning. The recommended floor space for a single Bearded…
The Essential Guide to Bearded Dragon Egg Incubation
The egg incubation period is defined as the time it takes for eggs to hatch. It is also a time where Bearded dragon breeders need to make sure that the eggs are managed correctly. Under ideal conditions, Bearded dragon eggs can take anything between 50 and 80 days to hatch/incubate (the average is 62 days). Factors affecting ideal incubation…
Understanding Your Bearded Dragon’s Mating Behavior
Bearded dragons are calm and docile creatures, but during the breeding season, they can change into little aggressive breeding monsters. During this time, Bearded dragons will show the typical, what looks like aggressive, mating behavior towards their mates and keepers. Bearded dragon mating behaviour During the mating season, a breeding pair will show much more…
Bearded Dragons and Breeding: The Key to a Successful Hatch
Bearded Dragons have become some of the most popular reptiles to own as pets. With their curious nature, it’s understandable why they are so sought after! For any Beardie owner that is interested in learning how to breed their pet lizards, it takes more than just having a male and female. Many factors must be…
Signs of a Lethargic Bearded Dragon: 4 Signs & What to Do
Bearded dragons are usually full of energy; running around their habitat, chasing insects, and soaking up the sun. But sometimes, a bearded dragon can become lethargic, leaving owners concerned about their pet’s health. If your bearded dragon starts to slow down and no longer enjoys activities it used to love, it could be a sign…
Bearded Dragon Basking: What You Need To Know
Bearded dragons are beautiful creatures that need special care and attention. Basking is a vital part of keeping bearded dragons healthy, but many people are not sure of the importance of the proper way to bask their dragon. If you own a bearded dragon and have questions about basking, then you’ve come to the right…
Waving behavior in Bearded dragons (Circumduction)
Keepers will very often see their Bearded dragon do arm movements that resemble a waving motion. Arm-waving motions in Bearded dragons, also referred to as circumduction, has a very specific role in the physiology of these animals. The waving motion is characterized by a 360 degrees movement of a forelimb while it is lifted into the air…
Interesting Facts About Bearded Dragons
Bearded dragons are incredibly popular pets worldwide. They have a very silly name, but they make fascinating pets with lots of personalities. Underneath their scaly exteriors, there is a complex animal that many people don’t know a lot about. Did you know, for instance, that bearded dragons can change color depending on their environment and…
Soaking Behavior in Bearded Dragons
Bearded dragons are often seen soaking in their water dishes. Soaking behaviour is fairly common, and often normal, but it should also alert Bearded dragon keepers that potential problems might be present. From time-to-time owners will found one, or all, Bearded dragons soaking in their water dish. Naturally, soaking is a great way to help loosen…
