Where do bearded dragons come from, what makes them good pets, and how long do they live?
Bearded dragons come from Australia. While Australia does not currently allow exportation of their wildlife, they did many years ago. All current bearded dragons are descendants of those who were exported in the 1970’s and bred. A properly cared-for bearded dragon can easily live 15-20 years, though in past years, many bearded dragons did not survive due to incorrect husbandry practices. Q: Can we keep several together, how big will they get, and how do we keep them tame? A: Bearded dragons are social animals in the wild, and often will group together. However, do not keep more than one male in a cage, as they will fight once they reach sexual maturity. Inland bearded dragons are the most common beardie (as they are affectionately called), and will reach 15-20 inches. However, there is a strain called the “german giant” from an exceptionally large group that can reach 24+ inches in length. Rankins dragons, on the other hand, are a smaller form that reach 10-12 inches. Dragons are gener
