Bearded Dragon Size: Adult length up to 24"

Temperature/Humidity: Ideal daytime temperature for bearded dragons should range between 75º and 85º. Additionally, a basking lamp should be used to maintain a local temperature of 110º to 120º. Nighttime temperature should remain between 60º and 75º. The humidity for these lizards should be kept at or near 35%. Lighting: All diurnal (mainly active during the day) lizards require 8-10 hours of ultraviolet lighting to maintain good health. The use of a timer will assist in maintaining an accurate schedule of light periods.

Feeding/Watering: Bearded dragons are omnivorous (eat both plant and animal matter). Therefore their diet should include vegetables, fruit, and prepared foods (such as pelleted bearded dragon food). Suggested foods: dark, leafy greens (mustard, collard, radish, and turnip greens or tops, kale, cabbage, dandelion leaves-stems-flowers, broccoli, non-treated backyard grasses and weeds, clover), legumes, mulberry and grape leaves, roses, hibiscus, nasturtiums, carnation flowers, cured alfalfa and timothy hay, soaked alfalfa pellets, thawed frozen mixed vegetables (peas, lima beans, carrots, green beans), peas in the pod, cauliflower, soy bean sprouts, radishes, summer and winter squashes, grapes, apples, oranges, pear, peaches, plums, nectarines, dates, all types of melons, strawberries, raspberries, bananas, mangoes, and tomatoes. Some high protein content foods suggested are: dry maintenance dog food, tofu, and scrambled or hard-boiled eggs. When feeding fruits & vegetables, use four vegetables to every fruit per meal. It may be best to only offer fruits in every third or fourth feeding. Red fruits are great for shy eaters as reptiles are naturally attracted to the color red. Feeding every other day is suggested as well as dusting food with vitamin/calcium powder every other feeding. Always remove food four hours after it is offered to prevent spoilage. Insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, and waxworms will also be consumed with gusto. Offer insects every 3-4 days as supplement to the vegetation offered. A shallow water dish works best with dragons. Water should be changed daily.

Habitat/Housing: Individual dragons can be maintained in a 35 to 50 gallon aquarium. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. These lizards are best kept singularly. However, for multiple pets, increase habitat size accordingly to ensure each individual has plenty of space to move about and not interfere with tankmates. An undertank heater should be placed on the same end of the tank as the basking lamp. A shelter for hiding is necessary, especially if multiple pets are in the same enclosure. Misting the habitat occasionally will help maintain proper humidity levels and allow for these desert lizards to intake water in a manner to which they are accustom. Substrate

(Bedding): 2" to 3" inches of Repti-Sand is recommended for bearded dragon terrariums to encourage their natural burrowing instinct. General info: Bearded dragons can be long-lived pets if maintained properly. Their attentive personality and mellow temperament make them cherished additions to nearly any household. These unique desert lizards are quickly becoming one of the most sought after reptiles among hobbyists.