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Common name: Bearded Dragon
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Scientific name: Pogona vitticeps (Central or Inland Bearded Dragon, most common in the pet trade)
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Origin: Central Australia — arid deserts, woodlands, and scrublands
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Size:
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Adults: 18–24 in (45–61 cm) including tail
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Weight: 300–600 g
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Lifespan: 8–12 years in captivity (sometimes 15+ with excellent care)
🧬 Appearance
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Body: Stout, flattened body with spiny scales and a wide triangular head
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“Beard”: Expandable throat pouch with spiny scales that darken (turn black) when stressed, excited, or displaying dominance
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Colors: Range from tan, yellow, orange, red, to various morphs selectively bred in captivity (e.g., leatherback, hypo, translucent)
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Tail: Roughly half of their total length
🧠 Temperament
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Personality: Docile, intelligent, and often interactive — one of the best reptiles for handling
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Handling: Generally tolerant; many enjoy basking on their owner’s shoulder or lap
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Behavior:
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Known for arm-waving (submissive gesture) and head-bobbing (dominance or mating display)
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Diurnal (active during the day, sleeps at night)
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Likes to climb rocks and logs for basking
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🏡 Habitat & Care
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Enclosure:
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Juveniles: 20–40 gallon tank minimum
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Adults: 75–120 gallon enclosure recommended
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Substrate: Non-loose (reptile carpet, tile, packed soil/sand-clay mix); avoid loose sand for young dragons
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Temperature:
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Basking spot: 100–110°F
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Warm side: 90–95°F
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Cool side: 75–85°F
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Night: 65–75°F
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Humidity: 30–40% (arid conditions)
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Lighting: Full-spectrum UVB required 10–12 hours daily for vitamin D3 synthesis and calcium metabolism
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Decor: Branches, rocks, hides, basking platforms, climbing enrichment
🍴 Diet
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Type: Omnivore (insects + plants)
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Juveniles: 70–80% protein (insects), 20–30% greens
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Adults: 70–80% greens/vegetables, 20–30% protein
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Staple insects: Dubia roaches, crickets, black soldier fly larvae
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Occasional treats: Hornworms, silkworms, superworms, waxworms (high fat)
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Greens/veggies: Collard greens, mustard greens, dandelion greens, squash, bell peppers
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Fruits: Limited (berries, mango, apple slices)
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Supplements:
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Calcium with D3 (every feeding for juveniles; 3–4x/week for adults)
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Multivitamins (1x/week)
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