Bringing Home a True Friend

Bearded dragons are cute little creatures that make wonderful pets, so if you have decided to house one at your place, make sure you have all the preparations complete before you bring it home. “Beardies”, as they are fondly referred, have become quite popular as pets recently. They adapt well in families due to their friendly nature especially with the young enthusiasts.

Although bearded dragons require extensive housing considerations, you do not need to worry. You can thoroughly enjoy your experience with these fascinating and friendly lizards with some great housing tips in Bearded Dragon Secret Manual. After reading through this book, you can house your pets in a better habitat.

Advantages of Housing “Beardies”

Bearded dragons can prove to be an excellent choice as pets for a number of reasons. They take up less space meaning that they can easily be housed. Not only are the creatures attractive, they are also available in a number of colors. You don’t need to train dragons to socialize. The moment you bring a bearded dragon home, it tries to adapt to your environment and often this is really quick.

Bearded dragons love to have their shelters or cages placed at a spot where they remain in constant contact with humans. They love to seek owner’s attention so you can place the cage in a suitable place where you spend most of your time. The more your pets sees you, the more committed they become. You will never regret the decision of bringing them home.

Housing Conditions

Aquariums and Tanks

The size of a bearded dragon ranges from 6 to 24 inches with a life span of 5 to 15 years if they are properly cared for. If you bring home a hatchling which is typically less than 10 inches, it can be kept in 20 gallon tank or aquarium for a few months. Remember that these lizards grow fast so you will probably need larger space when your pet grows up.

Adult dragons typically measure 18 to 24 inches and require nothing less than a 50 gallon tank. It is better if you buy a 55 gallon aquarium giving them extra space to flex their muscles and play around. You can always place screen lids over your aquariums but avoid using hard lids made of glass, wood or plexiglass. The use of such materials hinders air circulation and also builds up humidity within the cage. Your pet would definitely not like this environment so is not recommended.

Light, Heat and Temperature Requirements

Red dragons love the wild desert environment so are not quite fond of cold temperatures. Heat lamps are the best source of warmth in the enclosures. Temperature requirement for a juvenile is about 110 Fahrenheit and for adults this drops to 95 Fahrenheit. You can keep a thermostat controller to stay on the safe side and to maintain temperature, preventing injuries to your pet. Lighting can be provided by fluorescent bulbs.

The Enclosure may also contain play sand to give “the desert look”. You should be extremely watchful while placing household plants in your pet’s enclosure. There are about 46 different kinds of deadly plants commonly found at home which can be life threatening for your beardie. Most common ones are Belladonna, Anemone, Amaryllis and Azalea. To know the complete list, you can read through the manual mentioned below.