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Pogona comes from the Greek ‘pogon’, meaning beard and refers to a flap of skin below their jaws that they push forward and ‘puff up’ when threatened.

There are several species of bearded dragon in Australia. All have a flat body, a broad head and stout legs. Sharp spikes run along the sides of their bodies and their throats.

Larger species grow to 60 cm from head to tail, but the Pygmy Bearded Dragon (Pogona henrylawsoni) is only 30 cm long. Most species have a tail as long as their body.

The inland bearded dragon is indigenous to Australia. These reptiles get their name because of a behavior where they puff out and darken the spiky skin around their throats, which looks like a beard. Bearded dragons are omnivorous reptiles, as they eat both greens and insects. They are one of the most popular reptile pets due to their relative hardiness, and interactive and docile nature. Bearded dragon for sale.

Many people get a bearded dragon and don’t know what to do next. Often, pet stores do not provide accurate or complete care information to customers. We’re here to help! Please explore the wealth of information on this site to help you take the best care of your bearded dragon as possible. And be sure to visit our friendly forum community, where you can get answers to your remaining questions, or just stop in to say hello! Bearded dragon for sale

Bearded dragons can be bathed in anything that holds water if the water level is shallow (not above a bearded dragon’s elbow height). In addition, the temperature should be slightly above lukewarm (86-91 degrees Fahrenheit/ 30-33 degrees Celsius). Tap water is acceptable in most circumstances, although some bearded dragon owners prefer to add a reptile water conditioner. Never use any soaps or detergents when bathing your beardie.

If your bearded dragon doesn’t like baths, just a few minutes to clean them off in the water is sufficient. Beardies who enjoy bathing can bathe for about 10-15 minutes. Never leave your bearded dragon unattended in a bath because they can aspirate water into the lungs or drown. While many beardies will drink from the bath, please, do not allow your beardie to submerge their head in the water. Bearded dragon for sale

It is essential to thoroughly dry your beardie after the bath to avoid any potential fungal problems from taking hold. After the bath, it’s usually a good idea to let your bearded dragon bask for a while to warm up.

ome bearded dragons dislike water and get stressed by baths. In those situations, it may be necessary to slowly drip droplets of water on their snout using a dropper and wait for them to lick it up (assuming your dragon is showing signs of dehydration). Bearded dragon for sale

All bearded dragons should receive daily fresh feeder insects/worms and greens/veggies. The moisture content in their food is crucial for helping beardies meet their daily water intake needs. Certain feeders like hornworms are excellent when your beardie needs extra hydration.

Another way to incorporate extra hydration is to spray the greens/veggies with water before offering them to your dragon. Bearded dragon for sale

Bearded dragon substrates can be grouped into particulate or loose substrates and non-particulate substrates. Examples of particulate substrates include specialized sand-based substrates, clay burrowing substrates, sand/topsoil blends, coconut and walnut substrates, and many bioactive substrates. Examples of non-particular substrates include paper towels, newspapers, non-adhesive shelf liner, non-adhesive ceramic or slate tile, reptile carpet, and fake grass.

Non-particulate substrates are typically recommended for beginner bearded dragon owners to reduce the risk of impaction–a dangerous condition in which a beardie’s digestive tract becomes blocked by bits of the ingested substrate. Non-adhesive shelf liners and non-adhesive ceramic or slate tiles are the easiest to clean and maintain and eliminate the risk of impaction from swallowing loose particles found in other substrates. They are also aesthetically pleasing and fit into many decor styles. Bearded dragon for sale