Are you thinking of getting a baby bearded dragon? Caring for these curious lizards is a lot of fun, and they begin to develop intricate personalities at a young age. Before bringing home your little friend, however, make sure you learn the basics of proper care. Baby bearded dragons are delicate creatures that need specialized…
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 difference between normal burrowing and abnormal burrowing. Bearded dragon burrowing behaviour can be broadly categorised into the following: What is Burrowing? Burrowing is a behavior often…
A bearded dragon is a lizard species native to Australia, and they can make great pets. But, if you’re going to keep one as a pet, you must learn about its behavior to understand how to properly care for it. General bearded dragon behavior will depend on several factors such as their habitat setup, environmental…
To keep Bearded dragons as pet, additional accessories in the form of enclosure heating and lighting will be required. These accessories are vital in creation of a desert environment in which Bearded dragons will thrive. The keeping of pet Bearded dragons was made significantly easier with the commercialisation of compact light sources and even more…
Have you ever seen a Southern Rock Agama, aka block koggelmander? It’s a small-bodied lizard with vibrant colors that can be found in South Africa. It is named after its characteristic large blue head, which is why it is often called the block koggelmander. Due to their captivating display of iridescent blue and yellow scales,…
Territorial behaviour is the behaviour Bearded dragons show towards other Bearded dragons, other animals and even humans when it enters its territory. Darkening of the beard, head bobbing, open mouth behaviour and some forms of the waving behaviour are all signs of Bearded dragon territorial behaviour. Females might also show this behaviour, but males tend to be a lot more…
When it comes to food, Bearded dragons are hunters and considered ferocious eaters. As pets, there should only be a few times a healthy Bearded dragon will even leave a snack behind. A Bearded dragon will generally sit and wait until something tasty looking comes along. When this happens, the Bearded dragon will either dash…
Licking behaviour is frequently seen in Bearded dragons. Unlike, for example, Chameleons, Bearded dragons do not have long, projectile tongues to catch prey from a distance, but they do use them in similar ways. Like any other reptile, Bearded dragons have a tongue that can be extended from the mouth. When looking closer, the tongue is…
Bearded dragons are some of the most popular pet lizards around, but they can become sick quickly. One of the most common, yet serious illnesses bearded dragons contract is a metabolic bone disease. It’s a devastating illness that can lead to acute deformities and even be fatal if allowed to progress without treatment. In this…
Afrequent behaviour seen in adult, and sometimes juvenile, Bearded dragons is head bobbing. This is a normal behaviour for, especially male, Bearded dragons. Head bobbing behaviour in Bearded dragons can be seen in multiple situations. These include during courting and breeding rituals, threatening situations and when a Bearded dragons are defending its territory. What is Bearded…
Basking lamps are one of the most important pieces of equipment you can own if you want to provide a healthy home for your bearded dragon. They create the warm temperatures and ultraviolet spectrum of sunlight necessary for healthy reptile habits, digestion, and metabolism. Without a basking lamp, your bearded dragon won’t be able to…
To keep pet Bearded dragons healthy, it is important to practice good hygiene. Best hygiene practices for Bearded dragons include keeping the environment clean, regular disinfection, supplying fresh food and water, and keeping your hands clean. In its simplest form, hygiene refers to keeping things clean. Dirtiness can be in the form of dust, soil,…