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Bearded dragons can’t speak up and tell us if they are sick.
They do tell us in other ways, though.
We take your beardie’s health seriously, just like you do.

8 Ways to Prevent Salmonella From Bearded Dragons

by Tim Steward
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Salmonella in bearded dragons is one of the biggest concerns people have about keeping beardies as pets. It shouldn’t be!

Categories Health, Disease, Prevention 20 Comments

The Easiest Way to Give Your Bearded Dragon Oral Medication – A Video Guide

by Tim Steward
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You will likely have to give your bearded dragon oral medication at some point in their life. Pets get sick, and beardies are no exception. Follow this step by step video guide if you need to give your beardie oral meds.

Categories Health, Care 20 Comments

Do Bearded Dragons Need Vaccines?

by Tim Steward
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Do bearded dragons need vaccines? Vaccines in general are a hot topic these days and this is a common question for new beardie owners.

Categories Health, Care, Disease, Prevention 10 Comments

Bearded Dragon Not Pooping? Don’t Worry! Here’s Why & What To Do.

by Tim Steward
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Is your bearded dragon not pooping? This is a very common issue with several possible causes and some easy solutions.

Categories Behavior & Facts, Care, Health, Prevention 21 Comments

Bearded dragon odor, is it your beardie or their tank that smells?

by Tim Steward
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Bearded dragons should be clean, odor free (most of the time) pets. So if you start to notice a foul odor, it’s time to figure out… Is that your beardie or their tank?

Categories Prevention, Enclosure, Substrate, Tank Set Up 8 Comments

Is it safe to feed your bearded dragon freeze-dried crickets?

by Tim Steward
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Every pet store we’ve been to sells little jars of freeze dried crickets spedifically to feed to bearded dragons. But much like packaged food for humans, freeze dried crickets may not be the best idea.

Categories Prevention, Feeder Insects, Food & Nutrition, Packaged Food 16 Comments

What to do when your bearded dragon sheds

by Tim Steward

Your bearded dragon is going to shed quite a few times as it grows to adulthood. It will keep periodically shedding for the rest of its life. Learn what to expect and what to do to help them with the process.

Categories Behavior & Facts, Care 10 Comments

Humidity levels and bearded dragons. What you need to know.

by Tim Steward
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Bearded dragons in the wild live in an arid climate. Learn how to mimic that for them in their tank and also why this is so critical to get right.

Categories Prevention, Enclosure, Lights & Heat, Tank Set Up 8 Comments

Care & Cleaning of Bearded Dragon Femoral Pores – A Practical Guide

by Tim Steward
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Femoral pores are easy to take care of, but can get out of control fast. Learn what to look for, what to do, and how to prevent problems in this guide.

Categories Health, Care, Prevention 10 Comments

Bearded Dragon Brumation, A Practical Guide to What’s Important

by Tim Steward
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Brumation freaks a lot of bearded dragon owners out. The first time, especially, can be stressful. We cut through all the noise to give you just what’s important.

Categories Behavior & Facts, Care, Health 6 Comments

Do Bearded Dragons Need a Water Bowl?

by Tim Steward
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There are a surprising number of arguments out there on this topic. We think there is a clear answer and we explain why in this article.

Categories Prevention, Enclosure, Tank Set Up 12 Comments

How to trim your bearded dragon’s nails – a step by step guide with pictures

by Tim Steward
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Your going to have to trim your beardie’s nails. We show you how to know when to do this and then give you a complete guide with lots of pictures to make this job extra easy!

Categories Health, Care 4 Comments

Supplements For Your Bearded Dragon, A Helpful Guide

by Tim Steward
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There are a few thing bearded dragons get naturally when living in the wild that they just don’t get in captivity. That’s where proper supplementation comes in.

Categories Prevention, Care, Food & Nutrition, Health, Supplements 2 Comments

Metabolic Bone Disease in Bearded Dragons – What it is and What to do About it

by Tim Steward
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Metabolic bone disease is a crippling disease that can result in pain, deformity, and even death. The good news is that it is preventable as well as treatable if caught early enough.

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Safe Feeder Insect Sizes for Bearded Dragons

by Tim Steward
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Your bearded dragon will try to eat pretty much anything they can force into their mouth. But that doesn’t mean they’ll be able to swallow it. Ensuring that your feeder insects are a safe size is critical to the health of your pet.

Categories Prevention, Feeder Insects, Food & Nutrition 4 Comments

How Long You Can Leave Your Bearded Dragon Alone and How to Do It

by Tim Steward
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Need to go away for the weekend? Staying overnight at a friend’s? Or are you about to leave on a two week get away? Just how long can you leave your beardie home alone while you’re gone?

Categories Behavior & Facts, Health 6 Comments

Impaction in Bearded Dragons. What It is and What to Do About It.

by Tim Steward
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We can learn a lot about our bearded dragons from their poop… Or sometimes lack of it. Impaction is something all beardie parents need to be familiar with. Both spotting and then treating it.

Categories Health, Care, Disease, Prevention 2 Comments

Why and How Often Your Bearded Dragon Should See a Vet

by Tim Steward
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Part of being a good bearded dragon parent is caring for them if they are sick. It’s also important to get them regular checkups. You won’t need to go to the vet often, but it’s important to know the few times you should.

Categories Health, Care, Prevention 6 Comments

How Long Do Bearded Dragons Live?

by Tim Steward
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You love your beardie friend and they love you. So how long is this relationship going to last, anyway?

Categories Behavior & Facts, Health 2 Comments

Bathing Your Bearded Dragon – A Complete Guide With Pictures

by Tim Steward
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A step-by-step guide to giving your bearded dragon a bath. Complete with pictures and frequency instructions.

Categories Health, Care, Prevention 20 Comments

Proper Basking Temperatures For Bearded Dragons

by Tim Steward
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One of the most important things to get right in your bearded dragon’s home is the basking spot temperature. Here we look at the specific temperature ranges by age.

Categories Care, Lights & Heat, Prevention, Tank Set Up 12 Comments

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