Bearded dragon facts

Bearded dragons are a type of lizard that are popular as pets due to their calm nature, easy care, and unique appearance.

• Bearded dragons are docile and usually enjoy human interaction.
• They rarely bite and are easy to handle, making them great for beginners.They eat a variety of foods: insects, veggies, and fruits.
• You don’t need special or expensive food — just things like crickets, mealworms, collard greens, and squash.
• Feeding them is straightforward, usually once or twice a day depending on age. 

Age/Size of DragonMinimum Tank SizeBaby (0–6 months)20–40 gallonsJuvenile (6–12 months)40–75 gallonsAdult (1+ years)75–120 gallons is best 🛑 A tank that's too small can cause stress and health issues.. Type of Cage

Glass Terrarium Most common and best option. Easy to see your dragon, holds heat well.Front-Opening EnclosureEasier access than top-opening tanks. Reduces stress when handling your bearded dragon. Many are made of glass, PVC, or wood with glass fronts.PVC or Wood VivariumBetter for heat insulation. These often look cleaner and more "furniture-like" in a room. Ideal in cooler climates

• Basking lamp (placed on one side)
  
• Temp: 100–110°F for basking area
• Cool side of the tank: 75–85°F
• Ceramic heat emitter (optional for night heat, no light)  
• Full-spectrum UVB bulb (T5 HO recommended)
• Stretches across most of the tank
• Needed for calcium absorption and preventing Metabolic Bone Disease
• On for 10–12 hours per day

• Safe options:
  
• Reptile carpet
• Non-adhesive shelf liner
• Ceramic tile
• Avoid:
  
• Loose sand (especially for babies — risk of impaction)
• Wood chips or bark

• Shallow water dish (optional — many beardies prefer getting water from food or misting)
• Feeding dish for veggies and insects 
• Calcium powder with D3 (sprinkled on insects 3–5x/week)
• Multivitamin supplement 1–2x/week 
• Spot-cleaning tools (scoop, paper towels)
• Safe reptile disinfectant (like chlorhexidine or veterinary-grade cleaner)