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CAN A FEMALE BEARDED DRAGON GET PREGNANT WITHOUT A MALE?

Bearded dragons are common pet reptiles for both beginner and experienced reptile enthusiasts. Some people opt to care for one bearded dragon while others decide to have two or more. But irrespective of how many bearded dragons you have, if one of them is a female, you may one day suddenly discover eggs in the enclosure. Can a female bearded dragon get pregnant without a …

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HOW OFTEN DO BEARDED DRAGONS EAT?

Bearded dragons usually have a very large palate of what they like to eat. As a matter of fact, their willingness to eat all types of food is one of the many reasons they are so easy to care for. Similar to humans, bearded dragons will eat any food they find palatable. While they do best with a varied diet. …

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HOW DO BEARDED DRAGONS MATE?

Bearded dragons are calm and docile creatures. But during the breeding season, they can change into some little aggressive breeding monsters. During this time, bearded dragons will show the typical aggressive, mating behaviour towards their mates and keepers. How do bearded dragons mate? The mating process of bearded dragons is vigorous. Courtship involves climbing and holding on by the male. …

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Are bearded dragons smart?

The question of whether bearded dragons are smart or not has been making the rounds. Most dragon lovers have wondered and discussed the subject of whether bearded dragons can be taught tricks. This topic is a rather sensitive one. Many breeders and vets cannot give straightforward answers to those questions. So I will answer this question with as much honesty …

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HOW TO WAKE UP A BEARDED DRAGON FROM BRUMATING

Bearded dragon brumation is similar to hibernation for mammals. Where your bearded dragon will go through a period of dormancy and dramatically reduced activity. Generally, you will see this happen in bearded dragons that are at least 12 months of age. However, it’s also quite common for them to go into this cycle at an earlier age.  Bearded dragons experience brumation as well, and not just in …

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HOW QUICKLY DO BEARDED DRAGONS GROW?

If you’re looking for a relatively friendly and not too large pet reptile. Then bearded dragon could fill the bill. Thus, several species of native Australian lizard exist in all continents. However,  the type most common in the pet trade is Pogona vitticeps. That is the inland bearded dragon. Therefore, when it fully grows, bearded dragons are smaller than common …

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WHAT DO BEARDED DRAGONS EAT IN THE WILD?

Bearded Dragons are omnivores and they can eat a range of insects, fruit and vegetables. They need a varied diet. Therefore, the amount of edible options makes it fun for them in the wild, as anyone who has seen one chase a cricket will know. What do bearded dragons eat in the wild? In the wild, bearded dragons are omnivorous opportunistic …

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WHY IS MY BEARDED DRAGON SLEEPING ALL DAY?

Bearded dragons have sleep patterns which are mainly dictated by lighting and heating. But in some cases, your bearded dragon might act strange and sleep all day. Why is my bearded dragon sleeping? Bearded dragons may be sleeping all day due to many reasons. Some of which are: brumation bearded dragons brumation signs cold tank wrong lighting setup sickness relocation …

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How to Tell the Gender of a Bearded Dragon

Many people have different believes when it comes to how to tell the gender of bearded dragons. Some think that males show their beards more. Others assert that females are more likely to wave. Many people claim that female bearded dragons are smaller than males. Even though each of these can be true, none of it is a sure marker …

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WHY DO BEARDED DRAGONS TURN BLACK?

Most owners get scared or stressed when their bearded dragon is turning black. The most common questions are ‘why is my bearded dragon turning black?’. Or ‘why is my bearded dragon’s beard black?’ and so on. There are many reasons why your bearded dragon might be turning dark. Thus, in this post, we will discuss different reasons why a bearded …