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.
Bored bearded dragon?
Well, dragons don't "play" like a kitten, but they are curious and like to walk around and explore. If you have a 40 gal. breeder, 75 gal. tank or larger, then you have the room to "spice things up" a bit for him. I have 7 of these delightful creatures and I can't hold them all the time or let them play in the tub so I went on a "distraction" hunt and found a few things that seem to have ended their boredom. They all love their habitats (and I had a blast making the stuff). You can give him ledges and tunnels to explore, holes to crawl up and through. The only limit is your imagination. Give these links a peek and I'm sure you'll soon have your dragon living in much more of his tank and in ways that keep him moving and amused. http://hubpages.com/hub/Fake-Rock-Instru... http://www.lizard-landscapes.com/Fake-ro... Good luck and have fun!
Green iguana vs Bearded Dragon : Which one would make better pets?
I would like to keep a reptile as a pet but I don't know whether to get the green iguana or the bearded dragon. Which one is easier to take care of? How large will they grow? What should be its diet? These are the questions that I need answers for. Thank you. Peace.
Can I feed my Bearded Dragon these things?
Hey, Bearded Dragons are “Omnivorous” which means they feed on both plant and animal matter. When feeding live insects, ensure that the food is no larger then the width of the Bearded Dragons eyes. If too large, this could cause impaction or they could choke on the food. It is also best to feed young Bearded Dragons three times a day instead of one large meal to prevent this. Bearded Dragons will eat a number of live insects such as crickets, locusts, mealworms, wax worms and cockroaches. When feeding plant foods, wash and finely chop and place in a dish. Your Bearded Dragon should be fed on 40-60% of plant matter when it is adult, while young offer this along side the live foods every other day. We have listed below all the plant foods Bearded Dragons will take: Escarole Fancy dark lettuces (not iceberg) Bok Choy Endive Carrots Peas Yellow Squash Zucchini Green Beans Mustard, Collard, Kale and Beet Greens Nasturtium, Hibiscus and Dandelion leaves and flowers The below foods should be fed as treats only: Romaine Strawberries Raspberries Apples Bananas Squash Melon Mice Pinkies Good Luck.
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:)
Giving away bearded dragon?
You should put a posting on craigslist.org. This is really not the place to buy/sell/give away animals. Craigslist.org will connect you with people interested near you so you don't have to worry about shipping it.
Can i sell baby bearded dragons to petco when i breed...?
Can i sell baby bearded dragons to petco when i breed my two adult beardies? I'm gettin a female tomorrow and i will be breeding my beardies soon.and my mom went to petco today and bought me a new heat light and the employee said they lost their breeder and stuff and i want to know if i can sell my baby beardies to them. like, do i need a license or a warrant or something to sell them? do i have to have something to sell beardies? thanks for the help and 10 points for best answer! P.S.- i live in florida and im 14, but i will have my mom or dad sell the babies to them.
Hey can i let my bearded dragon walk around my house?
I have my bearded dragon run around my room almost everyday for about 30 mins i just shut my door and let him explore, with me watching what he does of coarse. And to give them a bath you just put them in a tub or a sink after you washed it out and fill it up with warm water up to there elbows.
Can i use copy paper for a substrate for my bearded dragon ?
Yes you can use printer/copy paper as substrate.