I dont want my bearded dragon?
I know someone in Long Island, NY that raises bearded dragons. Email me privately with all of the dragon's info and I will send it to her. And then she will contact you
Is it really hard to take care of a bearded dragon??
if you are looking for an easy to care for lizard, beardie is not the one. first, you will need at least a 40 breeder tank, reptile carpet, or some other non particle substrate (flooring), not sand. so about $120.00 at least. you need a uvb light, which will need to be replaced every 6 months, and hood, maybe about $80.00 you need a heat light and fixture, you can use a standard lightbulb, and fixture is about $30.00. you need calcium and multivitiman to dust the crickets with, $20.00. you need thermometer with a probe on the end to measure basking surface temps, which should be about 110-115 on the surface, $10.00. or a temp gun, $20.00. some rocks, logs and hides..these things can be found outside as long as they are properly cleaned. ok, that is just the set up. upkeep, if you get a baby he will need to eat 100 plus crickets a day, at approx. .10 cents per cricket per day...oh and a cricket keeper and food for the crickets, $25.00. you need to provide fresh fruits and veggies everyday. that is the $$ part of it, now to the care part..he will need to be fed 2-3 times everyday, that does not mean just through some crickets in and go, he needs to be supervised to make sure he is eating, let him eat all he wants for about 10-15 minutes then remove any uneaten crickets because crickets will bite your beardie! plus cutting up his fruits and veggies, a soak in warm water for 10-15 minutes at least 2-3 times a week, daily cleaning of the aquarium and monthly, at least, taking everything out and cleaning/sanatizing. and yes, lizards do in fact need to be seen by a vet from time to time. be prepared, and find out if there is a herp vet in your area. a well cared for beardie will not bite, they are great lizards but alot of responsability, time and money! please make sure you can fullfill all of his needs before you get him or he will be the one to suffer!
I don't want my 2-Y/O bearded dragon anymore?
I've had her since she was 2 months old. I got her when I was 15- I did the research, I got a nicely-sized cage (20 gallon, then upgraded as she got bigger). I feed her daily, with fresh veggies/fruits and insects bi-weekly. But I hate it. She's aggressive, she doesn't let me hold her, she won't go outside, all she does is sit in her cage all day and eat and poop. Maybe it was because I didn't hold her enough as a baby? I don't know. I really don't want guilt tripping answers. My mom says she isn't "ready to give her up" when I brought up that I wanted to get rid of her. I'm the only one caring for her though, so why does she get a say in this? Is there a site where I can make sure she goes to a good home? Is it wrong to sell her after just 2 years? I just can't realistically see myself caring for an animal who hates me for up to 15 years.
My son wants a bearded Dragon Lizard...?
I have a 3 year old Male Bearded Dragon. As for knowing anything about them, I can say that I know a great deal about them as I've been studying them for a while now. As with most reptiles, the main problem with getting a bearded dragon is the initial start up in regards to cost and maintenance. You'll need: 40 gallon breeder tank (not a regular 40gal) High output 10% UVB Florescent tube light and fixture (repti-sun 10.0 is best) A basking light with a dome fixture Slate Tiles, Reptile Carpet, Cabinet Liners, Newspaper (or any solid substrates, NEVER use sand) A digital thermometer with a probe A wide variety of veggies, insects, and fruits Food for the insects A small tank or critter keeper for insects Plus a few other things... So for the cost of a Bearded Dragon and all of it's needed (required) supplies, you're looking around $200-$600. Look around on your local http://www.craigslist.com for a large tank, sometimes you can find good deals. They do not stink until they poop. Their poop smells very bad, but the good thing is they don't usually poop everyday. So with regular maintenance (something all pets require) there will be no foul smells. As I said before only keep them on solid substrates, besides being healthier for the dragon, it's also very easy to keep clean. Now if you're wondering why I say not to use sand and any loose substrates, please look at this website. http://www.hubpages.com/hub/impaction With using sand and the like, the dragon will ingest it while eating and it can cause horrible problems inside the digestive tract. Impactions can sometimes be passed with time, but usually it turns fatal. If your curious about anything else, pictures, more care questions, set up questions, etc. Please email me. I could write you a novel in this answer but I'd rather not! So again, feel free to email me with whatever you need help with.
Are bearded dragons social?
They are semi social and use many forms of behavior as a crude communication tool. Head BobbingThere are times when you may find your bearded dragon rapidly bobbing its head up and down. Generally this occurs when another bearded dragon is present, but not always the case. Head bobbing is a signal of a challenge, or warning, to the other bearded dragon in the area.This typically happens when there are two males in the same area, and can lead to a duel over territory.Usually the larger of the two will win, and the smaller will become submissive. There are instances when the two can duke it out in a fight.Arm WavingArm waving is a very common behavior in baby and juvenile bearded dragons. The bearded dragon can be backing upon a perch and all of a sudden raise a front limb and rapidly wave it above its head. This behavior can be very amusing, because it appears that the bearded dragon is waving “Hello”, or “Good-bye”.This is generally a signal of submission. It’s the bearded dragon’s way of say, “hey, I’m friendly!”.Flared BeardThis is probably the most famous behavior of bearded dragons. Whenever a bearded dragon feels threatened it will hold its chin up, close its mouth, and flare out the impressive beard. Many times the threatened bearded dragon will even make a hissing sound.The swelling beard will darken in color, and the bearded dragon will give a threatening display. This behavior is used by the bearded dragon to give the threatener the impression that it’s a very dangerous creature.The flared beard is simply a natural defense mechanism it uses to ward off enemies and would-be predators.Bearded Dragons StackingStackingMany times when more than one bearded dragon is housed in the same enclosure you will see a peculiar behavior called stacking.Stacking is the bearded dragons will lay, one on top of the other, in a basking spot. This behavior is most common with baby bearded dragons. You will witness this often in pet stores that have many babies in one enclosure.Although this behavior is adorable, it can be dangerous for the bearded dragons. Having a bunch of babies piled on top of each other means the ones closest to the bottom are receiving the least amount of UVB rays. It could also hamper the breathing of the bottom bearded dragon, because of the extra weight on top.If you plan on having more than on bearded dragon in an enclosure, it is best to have ample basking space for each one to help reduce this behavior.
I want a bearded dragon, do cats or dogs eat them or harm them?
If you are responsible and use common sense, you can successfully have all those species. Of course, unattended a dog or cat could easily kill a dragon. You would never want to leave them out with each other unsupervised. My dogs completely ignore my dragons, and vice versa. I have one cat who likes to watch the dragons in their enclosures, so of course I never let that cat near them when they are out. Some people have cats and dogs who are completely indifferent to the dragons and let the dragons crawl on them for photo ops. This is all under closer supervision, of course. So, just use common sense and don't take any unnecessary risks and they can all live harmoniously together. Please continue your research at http://www.beardeddragon.org to learn everything you need to know about taking care of your dragon! Best of luck!
What can bearded dragons eat? Help!?
They can eat different types of worms also. Live food makes up a big part of their diet when they're young although veg must be given too whereas when it is older their eatting habits is the exact opposite. Get a care guide and it will tell you all you need to know.
Do bearded dragons like to be handled?
Wow, I expected a lot different answers than what has actually been posted on this question.No, Beardies do not have to mental capability to “love” being held by you. Will Beardies stay on their owners because they “do not get enough heat”? Sometimes. My Beardies stay on me for up to an hour before running. And, they show no signs of stress. However, if the room they’re in is cold they’ll probably stay on your skin to stay warm. It doesn’t mean they’re unhealthy, it CAN mean they would just like to STAY warm.My Beardies have a mercury vapor bulbs at a 12 inch distance. This is adequate heat, and UVB exposure. They’re all healthy as can be, beautiful and active. Do they get stressed out, and hate when we handle them?Hell no.My male, Poseidon, who is the best eater, and arguably the healthiest. NEVER leaves my side. When I put him on the floor to run away, he runs back to me. Climbs up my leg, them up to my shoulder and under my jaw.So, do they like being handled? No, but most of them don’t have it either. They will usually show signs of stress if they don’t. Mine do not. Most of mine recognize their names, recognized my wife and I, and I truly do believe they find comfort in us. They show signs of finding comfort in us. Meaning they do not let other people touch them under the beard, feed them, hold them, etc. So, this is my experience, and I think a few of mine recognize I’m home, I’m their provider, and, as much as they actually can, love me.So, you have the freedom to interpret these answers accordingly, I just wanted to share my experience of 10+ years with these amazing animals. They’re such a joy to keep, and you will love keeping them as much as they love having you.Happy Keeping:)