Monday, April 1, 2013

Facts About Bearded Dragons

By A. B. Mac


Bearded dragons are really a group of associated lizard types that were discovered on the continent of Australia. The most preferred species from this throng of fantastic lizards is the Pogona vitticeps. This species is referred to as the inland dragon, and it is being exported and reproduced worldwide because this types does not become too big to manage, and is the best type for newbies.

This types is likewise called in various other parts of the world the yellow-headed dragon, because of the characteristic golden yellow color of its head.

The native environment of yellow-headed bearded dragons is primarily the lush woodlands located in the main region of the continent. This species has likewise been known to frequent semi-desert/desert locations, and are extremely versatile to hot and dry conditions.

When the environmental temperature begins to increase, the bearded dragon shields itself from excessive heat by digging deep burrows in the ground. After excavating, the bearded dragon rests in the burrow and cools itself down.

When temperature levels are more appropriate, it goes out once again looking for plant matter and insects. The typical yellow-headed bearded dragon invests much of its time searching and feeding in the morning and in the afternoon. It has to finish feeding prior to the sun going down, because it needs to warm itself adequately so it is able to digest its food.

Without ample body temperature, the bearded dragon is not able to appropriately digest its meals. That is why it is so crucial to buy a dependable heating and lighting system if you are planning to look after a bearded dragon in your home.

Unless you can let your dragon loose in a safe area in the lawn, it will require UVB lighting and a heater that will constantly warm the whole enclosure. UVB lighting is vital if you do not want your reptile to suffer from metabolic conditions resulting from a lack of UV radiation. In the wild, bearded dragons can easily get all the UVB they need by simply basking out in the sun.

However indoors, away from the sun, UVB becomes a valuable resource. So, if you are considering buying a bearded dragon, do keep in mind that there are other vital, added expenditures that should be considered if you desire the reptile to make it through well in captivity.

Additional facts

A fully-grown bearded dragon can grow as long as twenty-four inches.

In the wild, bearded dragons additionally hunt small mammals.

A hatchling would need a minimum of 10 gallons worth of space.

Ideally, a grownup should have the ability to exercise in a 65 gallon aquarium if it is kept exclusively indoors.

Bearded dragons require conceal boxes in addition to climbing branches and rocks.

Bearded Dragons make a fantastic pet. With a little bit of understanding, you can enable this kind of reptile to flourish in your care.




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