It is important to provide your bearded dragon with a hide box when kept in captivity. In the wild, bearded dragons do not have the ability to fight off predators, so it must find a suitable place to hide.This instinct still carries over in captivity, so you should provide the right hide box for a bearded dragon. A proper hide box is very important for baby and adolescent bearded dragons, but is also needed for adults.Sometimes they just … Read more ⇒
Bearded Dragon Housing & Habitat
Full Spectrum Lighting for a Bearded Dragon
Full-spectrum lighting is very crucial for a captive raised bearded dragon. In the wild, bearded dragons receive natural UVA and UVB rays from the sun.When kept indoors, those rays must be replicated using special full-spectrum UV florescent … Read more ⇒
Heating a Bearded Dragon Habitat
Bearded dragons come from the semi-arid, desert regions of Australia. Because of this, it is extremely important to mimic those conditions when keeping a bearded dragon as a pet.Since the bearded dragon's homeland is a hot, dry place with little … Read more ⇒
Supplementing Terrarium Heat Using Heat Pads
There might be times when using just heat lamps or ceramic heat emitters are not enough to keep your bearded dragon warm enough. This can be an issue during very cold weather in the winter months. To supplement the heat in your bearded dragon's … Read more ⇒
Humidity Levels for a Bearded Dragon
Bearded dragons come from the dry, desert areas of the Australian outback. Because of this, bearded dragons require a low degree of relative humidity that is vital to their survival.Humidity levels are also very important for bearded dragons … Read more ⇒
Plants and Decor for a Bearded Dragon Habitat
A great way to liven up your bearded dragon habitat is by adding plants, decor, and furnishings. It is very important to add the right types of plants and decor to ensure your bearded dragon is safe and happy.Here are some items you can add to a … Read more ⇒
Creating Proper Basking and Cool Zones
Maintaining the proper temperatures in your bearded dragon's habitat is very important for its survival and health. Without adequate temperatures throughout the entire enclosure, your bearded dragon could lose its appetite, become lethargic and act … Read more ⇒
Choosing The Best Substrate for a Bearded Dragon
The substrate is the covering of the floor in your bearded dragon's enclosure. There are many different types of substrates you can use for your bearded dragon.The right substrate to use is a highly debated subject within the bearded dragon … Read more ⇒
Lighting Requirements for a Bearded Dragon
Bearded dragons have specific lighting requirements in order to remain healthy and vibrant. The most important lighting a beard dragon requires is the ultraviolet lighting received from the sun.UVB rays emitted from the sun are crucial for … Read more ⇒
Proper Temperatures for a Bearded Dragon
Since bearded dragons come from the hot, arid regions of Australia in the wild, these conditions must be replicated as much as possible in captivity.Bearded dragons are cold-blooded creatures and they regulate their body temperature from external … Read more ⇒
Choose the Proper Enclosure for a Bearded Dragon
Choosing a proper enclosure for your bearded dragon is one of the first important things you must decide on before buying it. It is better to acquire an enclosure that is suitable for the bearded dragon's entire life span to begin with.It can … Read more ⇒
