If you like to have a bearded dragon at home, then you need to know a few basic tips that will help you take good care of your pet. Bearded dragons are considered to be good pets for most people, even those who have no previous experience of keeping reptiles. Most families especially kids now like to have bearded dragons as pets as not only they are friendly but also adapt well to the surroundings.

Choosing Your Pet

Before you buy a dragon, make sure you examine it carefully at the pet store or breeder’s place. Active dragons make the best pets because as soon as you step close to them, they look at you with bright and alert eyes. Such pets like to spend time with the owners and you would surely like to have more fun with your new companion.

The dragon you decide to buy should not have any injuries, deformities, burns or sores and should be perfectly clean with no signs of pus. Try not to buy bearded dragons that are smaller than 6 inches as they are very delicate and more prone to get ill.

Providing the Perfect Enclosure

Before you bring your pet home make sure you have the right enclosure with the right heat, light and temperature arrangements. Although dragons can live in small spaces, it is better you give them a large space to play and move around. This will help dragons grow healthy.

Your pets need enclosures that have proper air circulation and humidity control settings. Bearded dragons are reptiles so they like to remain dry and love warm climates. There are plenty of bulbs and heating elements available in the market that will help you maintain a perfect habitat for your desert lover.

These friendly lizards love to play around so having substrates (material at the bottom of the enclosure) is also not a bad idea.

Giving the Right Diet

Feeding your dragon correctly is very important as an improper diet can affect your pet’s growth and may produce illness. Try to feed your pet with food that is clean and nutritious. You should also offer clean water to your pet by placing a shallow bowl in the enclosure.

Cleaning your Pet

Pets need to be kept neat and clean therefore you can bathe your “beardie” once a week using warm but not hot water. (Check the temperature before you place your beardie in the tub to prevent injury). The water level should be about chest high or half way through your pet’s front arms. You should never leave your pet unattended in the tub.

Once you feel you can provide basic care for a bearded dragon, you can ultimately bring it home to have loads of fun everyday.