Is a Bearded Lizard right for me?

Where are bearded lizards from?

Bearded Lizards are omnivorous. This means they eat...

A Bearded lizard is a noctural lizard.

Breadies can be left alone for days.

Baby bearded lizards can get paralyzed if overfeed.

These reptiles grow to be 16 to 24 inches long.

A breadie needs constant love and attention.

Make sure the lizard is at least 6 weeks old. Find out what it's eating. Check and see that the eyes are wide open, the lizard is alert, appears fat and healthy, and has all its toes and claws.

Bearded Dragons only need UVB-A lighting.

A bearded dragon will need space. Bigger is always better.

Crickets can be brought at a pet store and can immediately be feed to your breadie.

Bearded dragons eat a lot and in return create a lot of waste. The lizard droppings and leftover vegetables must be cleaned daily. The water bowl, food bowl, and substrate must be checked for fouling and cleaned.

Their average lifespan is five to ten years.

Bearded Dragons can transmit Salmonella to humans.

Dragons require annual checkups. Though bearded dragons are fairly fun and easy to care for as far as reptiles go, they do have some specific requirements. If you’re thinking of adding one of the spiny creatures to your home, make sure you are educated and prepared before you commit.

Bearded dragons basking spot should be...

How many light bulbs should be used?

Beardies will often take naps for a few weeks in the fall (though it can happen at any time of the year) and then wake up and get back to life as usual.

Beardies need to be cleaned once a week.

Baby bearded Dragons need vitamins ____ times a week.

Baby bearded Dragons need calcium +D3____ times a week.

Bulbs need to be replaced every ______

Beardies only need a hide, water dish and food dish.

Brumation can happen at any time due to changes in the environment.

Insects can be left in the enclosure overnight.

Only small insects are to be feed to baby dragons.

Beardie Dragons can eat superworms, mealworms, and waxworms.

I will give my lizard the time, attention and financial support he/she needs.