Reptiles

Dragons of all ages will happily clamber onto a hammock and relax. Bearded dragons are immediately drawn to a hammock as it provides them with a comfortable basking place, an excellent hiding place and it’s fantastic when it’s time to shed, the dragon rubs against the hammock during this time to relieve itching and help with the shedding process.

Diet for bearded dragons can be tricky as you need to feed them a mixture of green veg and insects. Do you know what your dragon can and cannot eat? We have broken down some of the most common foods below, so you can identify if they are safe or not when preparing your dragons meal for the day.

A common dental condition in dragons is mouth rot. Untreated mouth rot can be fatal to your beardy, which is why you want to have some knowledge on it.

All bearded dragons need calcium in their diets. Those in the wild eat a much wider variety of greens and insects, but in captivity their selection is limited and therefore you need to supplement their diet to ensure their overall health.

The heating source you provide your bearded dragon is imperative to their overall wellbeing. Your enclosure is going to need UV and heating to ensure the optimum habitat for your reptile. This should all be sorted out before you bring your beardie home.

UVA and UVB is essential to the overall health of your bearded dragon. Knowing why UV rays are important and what your UV bulb options are, can help you identify the right solution for your particular habitat setup.

Choosing the best bearded dragon substrate can be a daunting task. With so many options to choose from, it can be confusing on which is the right solution for your beardie. The substrate you choose could have an impact on your overall cage design, your bearded dragon’s health and happiness and how much time you spend cleaning the enclosure.

Before you bring your new bearded dragon home, you want to get everything set up and ready to ensure your beardie is comfortable from the day they arrive. Bearded dragons have specific habitat requirements ensuring that they receive ample basking time and heat to make them feel at home

Your bearded dragon will display a wide number of behaviors over the years, some are completely normal and natural, while others are unusual to say the least. Behaviors are related to mood, health and feelings. Behaviors can be a result of feeling threatened, a response to environment or other dragons in the tank. Behavior can simply be related to your bearded dragons’ current mood.

A bearded dragon refusing food or eating a small amount compared to their normal appetite can be exceptionally worrying for the reptile owner. There are many reasons your beardy may be refusing food, which we are going to outline below, helping you identify the problem and how to encourage them to eat.