Last updated on March 10th, 2023 at 03:51 pmBearded dragons are picky eaters. Ours is no exception, especially when it comes to getting her to eat her veggies. Whenever we find something she actually likes and will eagerly eat, it’s always a good day! So when we found out that Bacardi, our beardie, looooooooooved carrots, … Read more
Last updated on March 10th, 2023 at 03:49 pmWhen we first got a bearded dragon, we were starting from scratch. We needed everything and knew nothing. Luckily, there is an amazing reptile store in Chicago (Curious Creatures) that helped us figure it all out. Before we picked up our beardie at the College that rescued … Read more
Last updated on March 22nd, 2023 at 04:53 pmBearded dragons are pretty easy pets to take care of. There are only a few things you need to keep an eye on, as beardies are mostly self-sufficient. One of the key things to watch is the humidity level in their enclosure. Just like humans, humidity can … Read more
Last updated on June 8th, 2023 at 10:39 amWhenever someone gets a new bearded dragon, there are some standard pieces of advice that all pet stores and breeders will give. They’ll almost certainly tell you about the substrate, diet, supplements, regular baths, and how to set up your enclosure. What they probably won’t tell you … Read more
Last updated on March 22nd, 2023 at 04:58 pmIf you are new to bearded dragons but have had other pets, brumation can be a weird and sometimes scary time. If your dog crawled under your bed and went to sleep for 3 months, you’d worry, right? Well, that’s exactly what your beardie might do! And … Read more
Last updated on March 9th, 2023 at 02:48 pmYou would think that whether or not to give your pet water would have a pretty clear-cut answer. When it comes to bearded dragons, it does. The problem is that if you search that question online, you’ll see answers that range anywhere from no to yes and … Read more
Last updated on March 22nd, 2023 at 04:20 pmBy far, the single most Googled question about bearded dragons is, “can they eat (insert food here)?” Google does a nice job of finding the answer for you, but the answers can vary wildly. Sometimes you get a nice, easy yes or no. Other times you get … Read more
Last updated on March 22nd, 2023 at 05:12 pmWe can think of no more hotly debated topic in the world of bearded dragons than finding the best substrate. Everyone has a firmly held opinion. The problem is that, on the whole, those views are based solely on one person’s experience. When selecting a substrate for … Read more
Last updated on March 22nd, 2023 at 05:01 pmAs your bearded dragon ages, it will gain both weight and strength. At some point, your easy-to-hold beardie will become quite poky. Its spikes will start to be stiff and sharp, Its nails will turn into little needle-tipped talons capable of piercing your skin. That’s when you … Read more
Last updated on March 22nd, 2023 at 05:03 pm“Do they bite” is one of the most frequently asked questions we get about bearded dragons. While we answered that question in detail in an article you can see here, the key to preventing bites is knowing how to properly handle your beardie. New owners especially tend … Read more
Last updated on March 9th, 2023 at 02:34 pmImagine eating the same thing every day. The exact. Same. Thing. Even if it was your favorite food, you’d eventually grow to hate it. Pizza… Again?!?!? Not only would you start to dislike whatever your food of choice was, but you would also pretty quickly start to … Read more
Last updated on March 2nd, 2023 at 03:52 pmSupplement. That word can evoke strong reactions among some people. For humans, the supplement industry has grown into a multi-billion dollar behemoth full of hucksters and charlatans. That is one of the many possible reasons that some bearded dragon owners dismiss the importance of buying supplements for … Read more
Last updated on March 22nd, 2023 at 05:05 pmDisclaimer: We are not veterinarians, and this article does not replace the advice given by a qualified vet. The aim of this article is to bring more awareness to a common health issue experienced by bearded dragon owners. This information should be used only as a reference … Read more
Last updated on March 10th, 2023 at 05:11 pmIn another article, we outlined the 12 essential things that all bearded dragons need. These essentials are the minimum for keeping a happy and healthy bearded dragon as a pet, but what about those of us that don’t want just the minimum for our beardie? Your beardie … Read more
Last updated on March 8th, 2023 at 04:20 pmFiguring out what to feed your bearded dragon can be one of the biggest challenges in keeping them healthy and happy. One of the most important yet overlooked aspects of feeding is food size. Food that is too large can be dangerous and even lethal to a … Read more
Last updated on March 8th, 2023 at 04:16 pmGiving our beardies a wonderful place to live should be a primary concern for all bearded dragon owners. That starts with picking out the right size vivarium (terrarium or enclosure). Healthy, captive bearded dragons can grow to be up to 24” (61 cm) long. Being cramped in … Read more
Last updated on March 22nd, 2023 at 05:08 pmOh. My. God. WHAT IS THAT SMELL?!?!? If you are a beardie owner, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Our loveable little dragons can take some mean-smelling dumps. Not only that, the runny piles they leave are a pain to clean up. If only they could … Read more
Last updated on March 10th, 2023 at 05:16 pmOne of the nice things about having a bearded dragon as a pet is that they are relatively low maintenance. Much more so than common household pets like dogs and cats. Once a day is usually all your beardie will need your attention. But what if you … Read more
Last updated on March 22nd, 2023 at 05:11 pmOne of the many things we love about owning a bearded dragon is that they are very hardy animals. Get a few things right and they are happy and healthy and overall great pets. So when Bacardi, our beardie, hadn’t pooped for a few days, we started … Read more
Last updated on March 8th, 2023 at 04:01 pmIt’s bound to happen. You are going to run into a situation where you need to take your beardie somewhere. Whether it’s to the vet, to have them boarded, or on an extended trip, you are going to have to travel with your beardie at some point … Read more
Last updated on March 22nd, 2023 at 05:18 pmAs a previous dog and cat owner, yearly trips to the vet were a normal thing. We assumed that would be the same for our new bearded dragon, and we were surprised at the number of beardie owners who disagreed with this. Opinions online varied from never … Read more
Last updated on March 8th, 2023 at 03:52 pmPets are a commitment of both your time and your money. You will owe them at least a little bit of your day for the entirety of their lives. You will also have an upfront investment and a continuing investment the whole time you have your pet. … Read more
Last updated on March 8th, 2023 at 03:47 pmOne of the first questions that both adults and children ask about a new pet is, “how long will it live?”. Adults often want to know the commitment level involved in bringing home and caring for another living being. Kids just want to know their new buddy … Read more
Last updated on March 22nd, 2023 at 05:21 pmWhen we went to visit our rescue beardie, Bacardi, for the first time, there were several other bearded dragons there as well. Bacardi was sharing a small enclosure with another rather aggressive beardie. She was, and still is, very small for her age. Across the room was … Read more
Last updated on March 3rd, 2023 at 05:24 pmWhen people hear the word “dragon”, it immediately conjures up visions of fire and teeth and epic HBO tv shows. So it’s natural that one of the first questions prospective bearded dragon owners ask is “do they bite?”. While bearded dragons can bite, they rarely do unless … Read more
