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They are definitely some of the best little lizards around! These little guys are relatively cheap, they have a generally small size, they are easy to feed, and like to be handled! Mine will crawl right into my hand and I can put him on my shoulder or wherever he wishes.
I have a bearded dragon and he is my first ever lizard. I have had him for 3 days and I have not yet picked him up as I want him to get used to his new home and surroundings. However, I do watch him roam around his tank and he is very entertaining. I feed him small crickets everyday and I love to watch him chase them around the tank. He is a very lively bearded dragon and bobs his head up and down when he sees his reflection in the glass. I am glad I got a bearded dragon instead of all the other lizards I could of picked as he will eat out of your hand, climb up on you and happily sit on your shoulder and is just so friendly towards strangers which is what I wanted. I definitely recommend these guys if you are looking for a new pet!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoWell it depends on what personality and what you are willing to do for it. Bearded dragons are usely calm but they can run pretty fast. They eat mostly bugs (Like crickets and meal worms nothing caught outside) And fruit (Never citrus) also some veggies (Never ever ice burg lettuce). Look up on what they can eat and what not to eat. Also you have to bathe them (Never with soap) You bathe them by running warm watter in a sink or bath tub with water that goes up to there shoulders Atlees. If you want (this is what i do) Give your beardie a shower. I do this with mine because he likes it better then baths. Bearded dragons are NOT for first time pets for kids. Ive had a few pets before i got my bearded dragon. (I got him when i was 11 now I'm 12) beadies will bond with there owner deeply and are great pets but boy i tell you there poo smells!
So yes there pretty easy to take care of once you get used to it and look up on how to take care of them before adopting one. I say yes they are great pets! Though once mine poos in his cage he ones out! (Then he runs all around the place also running in his poo) That's a nice way to wake up isn't it?
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∙ 14y agoLizards are - or can be, very tricky to take proper care of. An honest pet shop will usually steer otherwise approving parents from getting a bearded dragon for a child as a first pet. There is far too much information to absorb for the majority of kids.
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∙ 13y agoNOOO!!! They are not harmless!!! I have one and my son Justin tried to pick it up and it bit him!!! My oldest son Zachary then picked it up and it bit him to!!! He was bleeding so I took him to the Doctor and they said that Breaded Dragons are not harmless and if they bit it can hurt so I had to get all my 5 boys Zachary,Tyler,Dylan,Justin and Nolan vaccinated just in case!!! I returned the Bearded Dragon and got 5 leopard geckos insted!!! Now i have 3 snakes and 8 geckos!!!
To the above contributor - PERHAPS it was the treatment the bearded dragon was getting that caused it to bite ! Most animals only bite if they feel threatened ! I have bred Bearded Dragons for MANY years and have NEVER been bitten !
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∙ 13y agoThe typical bearded dragon makes an excellent pet. They are easy to care for, and their poop is easy to clean. Feeding is once a day and should consist of vegetable and insect matter. A water dish is all that needs to be provided for drinking. The substrate should either be lizard carpet or a digestible sand (although I haven't found one that is actually digestible, but beware because many of them claim to be and your lizard can become impacted and die.) These substrates seldom need to be replaced. Bearded dragons need UVA and UVB lighting for heat, but turning lights on and off isn't hard to do. They also need some kind of rock or log to bask on, and a tunnel to hide/sleep under. As far a temperament, they are probably the best tempered reptiles I have ever worked with. They rarely bite, and enjoy handling (great for kids.) They are hardy lizards and don't try to run away (most of the time.) When they are first purchased, they can sometimes bite, hiss, or try to tun away, but daily exposure to their owner will change that within a few weeks and they will become docile. Overall, bearded dragons are well tempered and easy to take care of. I would say they are the best reptile you could possibly buy.
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∙ 13y agoThey wouldn't be allowed to be pets if they were not friendly. They are extremely tame and love human company, my bearded dragon snuggles up to me and falls asleep when i get him out. If he/she is allowed (like mine) to stroll around your floors and investigate, don't walk up to him/her when you are standing as you are very tall compared to him. Get on your knees and crawl toward him, that will keep him less stressed. If you do walk up to him while you are very tall, he will pounce away and become scared. Even If they did bite (which is VERY RARE) they don't have proper teeth and wouldn't hurt you. Even if he did hurt you, don't hurt him/her back if you are angry. :D
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∙ 11y agoBearded dragons are nice, but if you are mean to them they will be mean to you.
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∙ 12y agoYes you should especially if you live alone. They are lots of fun to take care of.
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How large do bearded dragons get as a pet?
i don't really think you want a dragon as a pet
Are dragons cool?
Bearded dragons are a very popular reptile pet. These little dragons are easy to keep as pets and small enough to be held. People who own them think bearded dragons are very cool.
Are ther any good pet lizards that aren't geckos or bearded dragons?
Any lizards are good with the proper care anoles make easy to care for pet lizards.
Can bearded dragons eat slug?
not really, if you did give your bearded dragon a slug it would probably get either very very ill or even die. I wouldn't advise giving bearded dragons slugs or anything that you catch infact as insects from the wild can carry disease, even if they are from your garden. Bearded Dragons are best cared for when they are given good live food bought from a pet store, such as locoust or crickets
Were are bearded dragons found?
they are found in the desserts of Australia (australasia) or in a pet store or home
Where bearded dragons?
Bearded dragon lizards are native to Australia. They live in rocky and arid regions of the country and are adept climbers. Dragons have large triangular heads and flat bodies with pointed ridges along the sides. They are omnivorous, eating both insects and plants
Are bearded dragons bred in Alabama?
Bearded Dragons are one of the commonest reptiles available for the 'pet' trade. Check your local business directory for businesses in you area. from personal experience, I would say never buy a reptile without seeing it in person first !
How small do bearded dragons get?
Bearded Dragons, (P.Vitticeps) are the most common species in the pet trade, and as adults, these guys can get as long as 22 inches and weigh over 600grams. More commonly though, they can range from 16-19 inches and 400-500grams. BUT HOW SMALL ARE THEY WHEN FIRST BORN???????????
Do pet bearded dragons need another bearded dragon to live with?
Not really...I have two at the moment...it's not necessary but it's nice to have a second one.
What pet lizards do you have?
I have owned several skinks, a couple of bearded dragons, many geckos, uromastyx, chinese water dragons, sailfin dragons, tegus, and several monitor lizards
Where do they sell bearded dragon?
It matters where you live. I live in Cincinnati so for me the best place to get any lizard or small pet is Jacks. The employees there all know so much about the pets in the store. It's good to have some one there that knows what they're doin'.
Lizard's name on Nim's Island?
Bearded dragon is a unique reptile that is very suitable to adopt as pet. By understanding this animal in the wild and its origin, it is beneficial as a pet owner. After knowing its background, taking care of bearded dragons is much easier as vivarium habitat may be easily mimicked as close as possible to the natural environment. If you knowing your bearded dragon's behavior, you are better in handling this pet. This reptile is one of the family members of Agamidae, named Pogona in scientific term. The origin places of the dragons are from Australia. They can be found in the mainland of the Australia or near the coastal areas. The common bearded dragons that can be found in the pet shops today mostly are inland bearded dragon or sometimes known as central bearded dragon. They are named as such due to their natural habitat in the wild where they can be found; in central or mainland of Australia. There is another type of bearded dragon where they natural habitat is near the coastal area. They are better known as coastal bearded dragon. They used to be very popular in the pet community but getting lesser now. Other than 2 of these popular dragons, less common types of bearded dragons are Rankins and Vittikins. These are the reptiles which is quite hard to find in the pet shops. All of these reptiles are quite similar, but may be slightly different in size or their colors. They can be categorized as mid-size pet dragon. Male can grow up to about 24 inches long, and female is about 20 inches. Their tail is about half of the body length. The bearded dragons have rough skin on the back and side of the body but soft along the belly part. The lifespan of the bearded dragons is about 7 years or more. Due to the strict rules of int This reptile is one of the family members of Agamidae, named Pogona in scientific term. The origin places of the dragons are from Australia. They can be found in the mainland of the Australia or near the coastal areas. The common bearded dragons that can be found in the pet shops today mostly are inland bearded dragon or sometimes known as central bearded dragon. They are named as such due to their natural habitat in the wild where they can be found; in central or mainland of Australia. There is another type of bearded dragon where they natural habitat is near the coastal area. They are better known as coastal bearded dragon. They used to be very popular in the pet community but getting lesser now. Other than 2 of these popular dragons, less common types of bearded dragons are Rankins and Vittikins. These are the reptiles which is quite hard to find in the pet shops. All of these reptiles are quite similar, but may be slightly different in size or their colors. They can be categorized as mid-size pet dragon. Male can grow up to about 24 inches long, and female is about 20 inches. Their tail is about half of the body length. The bearded dragons have rough skin on the back and side of the body but soft along the belly part. The lifespan of the bearded dragons is about 7 years or more. Due to the strict rules of international pet trading, most of the bearded dragons found in United States and United Kingdom are captive bred locally. Most of the time, the bearded dragons that are on sale in pet shops today are mainly inland or central dragons where most of the hobbyist may find.
