02/26 Caring For A Bearded Dragon
The bearded dragon is a type of lizard also known as a Pogona which originates in Australia. They are becoming increasingly popular as pets and can be kept easily. They are known to live from between five to eight years but have been reported to live as long as twelve years.Pogonas are quiet and calm animals and they don’t require too much care which makes them good pets. There are a few things to consider when caring for them.You should make sure your pet bearded dragon is fed the right diet. The lizard is an omnivore so this means they eat vegetables, fruit and insects. You can buy insects from pet stores or catch them outdoors or use carnivorous plants to catch them for you.Another factor to consider in caring for your pet is providing them with the correct lighting. Your pet will need a special UVB light and a light that replicates real daylight. You should aim for fourteen hours of daylight and ten hours of darkness. They are used to living in the wild in dry, sunny regions and so they will need to have a similar environment recreated for them.Try to buy the biggest tank you can afford as bearded lizards need space to move around as they would in the Australian outback. A ten to fifteen gallon tank is enough for a baby but a grown lizard will likely need a fifty to fifty – five gallon space. The more space the better as your animal will want to roam.You must also provide your pet with a place for it to hide and a space for it to climb and perch. These lizards like to stay active during the day so you should arrange their living space to ensure they’re able to do just that.