Bearded dragons are highly social, friendly, animated, curious, docile, and gentle animals that are easy to tame and are very responsive to their owners.
Feeding:
Bearded dragons are considered babies up to four or five months of age. During this stage, the baby will grow rapidly and require nutrients and vitamins. Babies should be fed a variety of insect feeders and finely chopped vegetables. Mixed vegetables and fruits should make up 20 to 40 percent of their diet, and insect feeders should make up 60 to 80 percent of their diet. Some excellent choices for insect feeders include pinhead crickets and small wax worms. Always make sure that what you are feeding your baby bearded dragon is never bigger than the space between its eyes.
Adults can be given a broad-spectrum vitamin supplement once per week to provide added vitamins and minerals needed at this stage.
Vegetable Feeding Guide for Adult Bearded Dragons
| Kale | Arugula | Green beans |
| Red cabbage | Parsley | Green peas |
| Mustard greens | Okra | Dandelions (leaves and flowers) |
| Collard greens | Bell peppers | Squash |
| Carrots (including the tops) | Alfalfa sprouts | Endive |
| Escarole | Watercress |
Fruit Feeding Guide for Adult Bearded Dragons
| Apples (skin removed) | Grapes (skin removed) | Mango |
| Pears | Orange Slices | Papaya |
| Pineapple | Kiwi | Strawberry |
Housing:
Once you have decided to own a bearded dragon, you will need to supply adequate housing for it. The right habitat is key to keeping a happy, healthy lizard.
The Enclosure
- Figure out what type of enclosure you plan to use. There are many different types of terrariums and tanks available on the market specially made for housing reptiles. You could also build your own enclosure for a custom look. It is best to initially use an enclosure that is large enough to house an adult right off the bat. This will eliminate the need to continually buy enclosures as they grow.
- Bearded dragons are not much for climbing and are free-roaming animals; an enclosure that has ample floor space is recommended. Use a 30-gallon breeder tank at a minimum. This tank measures 36 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 13 inches tall. The more floor space an enclosure provides, the better.