Maybe summer is coming, or maybe you are a worried new bearded dragon owner, but in either case, you are concerned about how to keep your pet at an optimal temperature, and you are wondering if bearded dragons can overheat. Bearded dragons are cold-blooded reptiles that rely on external sources of heat to regulate their …
Since their eyes are proportionally small, it’s usually easy to tell when a Bearded Dragon’s eyes are swollen. Once you’ve spotted it, the difficult part could be knowing how to solve it and getting your Beardie back looking their best (how fast can you say that one?) Reasons for swollen eyes in a Bearded Dragon …
Some pet owners start to worry when they notice their bearded dragon’s eyes are bulging. It is only natural to wonder if eye bulging is a normal behavior or if there is something wrong with your pet. Eye bulging is a normal behavior in bearded dragons, and it usually happens when they shed. However, it …
Bearded dragons are known for tolerating handling quite well. So it is understandable that you want to handle your bearded dragon as often as possible. But how often can you handle a beardie? Bearded dragons can be handled every day. The sessions can be repeated several times a day and can last anywhere between a …
Have you ever noticed your bearded dragon waving its tail and wondered what it could mean? If so, you’re probably not alone! A bearded dragon’s tail “wag” is usually expressed as a side-to-side twitch at the end of its tail. These movements can signal excitement, aggression, or stress. Observing other body language and behavior will …
Bearded dragons need heat in captivity in order to thermoregulate. Heat also paves the way for them to digest their food and gain energy to do activities properly. Heat also plays a role in their sleep cycle. So what is the best heat lamp for your bearded dragon? We are going to discuss the best …
Bearded Dragons are well-behaving pets when they enjoy adequate living conditions and environment. However, they sometimes surprise their owners with hatred toward some animals and objects. The question is how to prevent stress and health issues caused by things your lizard can’t stand. Bearded Dragon owners often notice that their lizards hate some ways of …
There’s nothing quite as sad as a beardie who’s stuck in a bare tank with one piece of driftwood to keep them entertained. One of the best ways to make your bearded dragon’s tank more realistic, while also giving them sensory stimulation, is to add some plants to their tank. You can use real or …
Bearded dragons need UVB light as much as they need food. Your bearded dragons may develop Metabolic Bone Disease when you pick the wrong UVB light, which is essential to calcium absorption in their bodies. No amount of calcium powder will help if you do not have the right UVB light. We purchased and tested …
Sand has a reputation as being a bad substrate for bearded dragon habitats. But is it really that dangerous for them? The main concern when using sand as a substrate is the risk of impaction, which can happen when bearded dragons ingest sand in an attempt to correct mineral deficiencies. Supplementing with calcium properly can …