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Facts about the Bearded Dragon
The bearded dragon originated in Australia! In the pet industry the most common species of the bearded dragon is called the Inland bearded dragon. Sometimes referred to as the yellow headed bearded dragon or the central bearded dragon.
The adult male grows to approximately 2 feet in length, this is including the tail! The colouring of the bearded dragon varies from tan to yellow. The term bearded is used to describe them due to the way they can flare out the skin in their throat area when they become threatened or fearful. Its body appears flat and they have spines on the sides of the head, throat and sides of the body. The head of the bearded dragon is in the shape of a wedge and they have a very long tail. To distinguish between males and females is rather difficult to do until the dragons are adults. In general, the males have larger heads and longer darker beards. The pores are another factor that distinquishes them from females.
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HabitatThe original habitat of the inland bearded dragon is in the woodlands and deserts of central Australia. The dragons can be found in trees or bushes and like to rest under rocks. In hot conditions they may be found burrowing underground.
The bearded dragon as a pet, lives in an aquarium that must be upgraded in size as the dragon grows. When they become full grown adults they need an aquarium that is approximately 50-60 gallons in size. In the bottom of the aquarium there should be either newspaper, sand, or carpet for them. They also like rocks, a piece of driftwood, plastic plants that they can climb and bask on.
Aquariums
Ameriwood 55-Gallon Aquarium Stand
Amazon Price: $179.99 (as of 11/30/2009) 
Midwest Tropical AquaTable Aquarium Octagon
Amazon Price: $599.99 (as of 11/30/2009)
Lights and Warmth
LightingThis is of utmost importance for the dragons. Lighting provides heat for the dragons. A variety of fluorescent or incandescent lighting is acceptable. Incandescent lighting provides heat as well as visible white light. As well, bearded dragons need to be exposed to natural sunlight for overall good health. The dragons need UVB light in order to produce vitamin D. Artificial light is never as good as the natural sunlight so on a warm day when the temperature is 70 degrees F you should take your bearded dragon outside for some real sunshine.
In this photo you can see the light shining down in the aquarium.
Lights
SPOTBRITES 2 LED LIGHTS ADD ON KIT For Aquariums
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 11/30/2009)
GE 22907 F15T8/AR/FR Plant Aquarium Terrarium Light Bulb
Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 11/30/2009)
Clear-for-Life Aquarium Light Kit-48inch
Amazon Price: $52.49 (as of 11/30/2009)
Clear-for-Life Aquarium Light Kit-18inch
Amazon Price: $36.74 (as of 11/30/2009)
Clear-for-Life ES Light Pine Canopy for 48in x18in Aquarium
Amazon Price: (as of 11/30/2009)
Remember
UVB light does not penetrate glass (aquarium glass) Dragons need to be taken out of the glass cage to benefit from direct sunlight!
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Baby Bearded Dragon
This is Wilson as a baby dragon! He was about 5 weeks old in this photo.
More Photographs of Wilson
The Diet of a Bearded Dragon
The bearded dragon is an omnivore. In the woodlands or desert its diet consists of insects, tiny lizards, and small mammals, flowers and other plant material as well as fruits.As a pet the dragons diet consists of live crickets, earth worms, pink mice, ( eeks, not in my house) lettuce and other leafy greens.
Here is Wilson chowing down on some lettuce!
Water
Bearded dragons get most of their water from the food that they eat. A shallow drinking bowl should have fresh water available to them at all times. They need proper humidity to ensure proper shedding of their skin. When the humidity is low a mister bottle may be used to mist the dragon.
Be sure to change the water in the dish regularly as they may use it as a washroom!
Wilson Notecards
Wilson Magnets
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Aquarium Accessories
Nature's Image: Medium Aquafern Rainbow
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 11/30/2009)
GE 10908 Color Changing LED Aquarium Night Light
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 11/30/2009)
biOrb Easy Plant - 2 Pack Small
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 11/30/2009)
JW Pet Company Activair Titanic Aquarium Ornament
Amazon Price: $7.11 (as of 11/30/2009)
Golf Bag Aquarium
Amazon Price: $85.99 (as of 11/30/2009)
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- 24websurf 24websurf May 19, 2009 @ 12:13 pm
- Not a fan of "critters", but he actually has a sweet face doesn't he? Gotta love the party hat!
