How Do You Care For A Bearded Dragon?
Owning a bearded dragon can be a great experience, as they are a very interesting lizard. They are named for the way they can puff out the skin below their jaw when disturbed. The bearded dragon can grow up to two feet in length but requires only basic routine care. Purchase an aquarium to house your bearded dragon that is at least a 55 gallon tank for one or two adult dragons. Also purchase a secure screen top for your tank. Add a small layer of reptile sand or sanitized children’s play sand in the bottom of the cage. You will need to scoop the feces similar to a cats litter box every few days. Provide rocks, branches and hiding places for the bearded dragon in the cage. Heat one side of the aquarium to 130 degrees Fahrenheit and the other to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. This thermal gradient is important so the dragon can move from more to less heat as desired. Illuminate the cage with full spectrum lighting to your dragon so that it may properly synthesize calcium and other vitamins. This
