41. Books About Bearded Dragons bearded dragon, The Guide to Owning a bearded dragon Selection, Housing This bookcovers the Frilled dragon as well and that are some interesting lizards! http://www.morion.com/teo/english/books/books.html

Your Bearded Dragon's Life Your Complete Guide to Caring for Your Pet at Every Stage of Life by Liz Palika, Richard C. Paull (Editor) My comments: This is the best book about Bearded Dragons that I have read. It covers just about everything. From proper care to "how to train your BD". If you'll only buy one book - buy this one! (=r/and the one below!) The Bearded Dragon Manual by Philippe De Vosjoli, Robert Mailloux My comments: I have to admit that I was a bit skeptic about buying this book at first - but it turned out to be one of the best books I have read about Bearded Dragons = Another favorite! Why I was skeptic? Because it is an updated, revised version of "The General Care and Maintenance of Bearded Dragons". But I found it to be a *completely* new book. One of the best! You can find everything you want to know about dragons here. Even if you already got of "The General Care and Maintenance of Bearded Dragons" you can buy this book, this new one is much more complete and totally different in my opinion. The book covers even the "small questions" that no other book brings up. So - I highly recommend this book! It is the most up-to-date and complete guide available for Bearded Dragons. General Care and Maintenance of Bearded Dragons (The Herpetocultural Library Series) Philippe De Vosjoli, Robert Mailloux (Contributor)

42. The Reptiles Of Australia, Agamid Page lizards Distribution Key ORDER SQUAMATA (lizards AND SNAKES) SUBORDER SAURIA (lizards)family Agamidae Pogona barbata, bearded dragon, NSW,Qld,SA,Vic, K2177. http://www.kingsnake.com/oz/lizards/agamids/agamids.htm

A Listing of Australian Agamid Lizards Distribution Key ORDER: SQUAMATA (LIZARDS AND SNAKES) SUBORDER: SAURIA (LIZARDS) family: Agamidae (Dragons) indicates a new or recently updated page. last updated 12/18/01 Scientific Name Common Name Distribution CODE Amphibolurus muricatus Jacky Lizard NSW,Qld,SA,Vic Amphibolurus nobbi Nobbi Dragon NSW,Qld,SA,Vic Amphibolurus norrisi Mallee Heath Lashtail Dragon SA,Vic,WA Caimanops amphiboluroides Mulga Dragon WA Chelosania brunnea Chameleon Dragon NT,Qld,WA Chlamydosaurus kingii Frilled Lizard NT,Qld,WA Cryptagama aurita Gravel Dragon NT,WA Ctenophorus caudicinctus Ring-tailed Dragon NT,Qld,SA,WA Ctenophorus clayi Black Shouldered Ground Dragon NT,SA,WA Ctenophorus cristatus Crested Dragon SA,WA Ctenophorus decresii Tawny Dragon NSW,SA Ctenophorus femoralis Long Tailed Sand Dragon WA Ctenophorus fionni Peninsula Dragon SA Ctenophorus fordi Malle Dragon NSW,Qld,SA,Vic,WA Ctenophorus gibba Bulldust Ground-Dragon SA Ctenophorus inermis Dragon Ctenophorus isolepis Military Dragon NT,Qld,SA,WA Ctenophorus maculatus Spotted Dragon SA,WA

43. Sauri Care Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus). Collared lizards. Cyclura.com. bearded dragonSPOGONE. Caring for an Australian bearded dragon. Karnivor's herp pages. BD PAGES! http://www.kingsnake.com/reptilia-italia/My_HomePage_file/sauricare.htm

SAURI LIZARDS anoles- anoli green-brown anolis a complete guide to keeping green and brown anoles green anoles basilisk- basilischi basilisks geckos-gechi Gecko-island African fat-tailed gecko (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus) Leaf-tailed Gecko (Saltuarius cornutus) ... White Lined Gecko (Gecko vittatus) IGUANAS-IGUANE Melissa Kaplan's Giant Green Iguana Information Collection The Complete Guide to Keeping Giant Green Iguanas in Captivity The Iggy Lovers Community Page! ... Yamanouchi Iguana Laboratory ENG/JAP OTHER IGUANIDS-ALTRI IGUANIDI Chuckwallas and Desert Iguanas Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus) Collared lizards Cyclura.com BEARDED DRAGONS- POGONE Caring for an Australian Bearded Dragon Karnivor's herp pages BD PAGES! Bearded Dragons and More ... BD CAM OTHER AGAMIDS-ALTRI AGAMIDI Tricia's Water Dragon Page Chinese Water Dragons, Physignathus cocincinus Physignathus lesueurii ... Uromastyx CHAMELEONS-CAMALEONTI (ITA) CCIC Chameleon care and information centre (very good) Chameleons Information Network (chamaeleonidae) Chameleon Crazy Jackson's Chameleon (Chamaeleo jacksoni) Jackson's Chameleons ... Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) SKINKS-SCINCHI Berber Skink Schneider (berber) Skink (Eumeces schneideri) Blue-tongue Skink (Tiliqua) Blue-Tongued Skink Web Page ... Soloman Island Skink (Corucia zebrata) MONITORS-VARANI-TEGU Monitors: A Species Overview for the Beginner Monitor page Mike's monitor Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus) Care Sheet Savannah Monitor (Varanus exanthematicus) ... TEGU!

44. Lizards CARING FOR YOUR NEW bearded dragon. Pet Rating System 1= Lowest 5 = Highestbearded dragon, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Ease Of Care, Temperament, Intelligence, http://www.petinfo4u.com/lizards.htm

Care Sheets Dogs Cats Birds Fish Small Animals Reptiles Horses Adoption Advanced Tips Dogs Cats Birds Fish Small Animals Reptiles Horses Tip of the Week Adding New Fish Pet of the Week Golden Retriever Pet Alerts Pain Medication ASK US! News Games Pet Matcher Videos Pictures Stories Links Travel Communication Lifespans Pet Products Who Are We? www.petinfo4u.com is meant as a resource, not as a replacement for veterinary advice,care or medical treatment. If you have any problems with your pet your first resource should always be your veterinarian. Home Up Below is a care sheet for Bearded Dragons, check out our other lizard care sheets by clicking on the appropriate paw: Chameleon CARING FOR YOUR NEW BEARDED DRAGON Pet Rating System: 1= Lowest 5 = Highest Bearded Dragon Ease Of Care Temperament Intelligence Cost of Upkeep Lifespan Overall Rating: Bearded Dragons are easy to care for requiring weekly cage cleanings. They have a good temperament and are easily tamed, enjoying time on your hand or shoulder. Bearded Dragons do show some recognition of owners and training. Their cost of upkeep is relatively low requiring inexpensive crickets and veggies as food. They are generally hardy not requiring many trips to the vet. A bearded dragons lifespan is an average of about 10 years. Essential Care Items: Aquarium Water Bowl Food Bowl Food Substrate Thermometer Decorations Under-tank heater Basking Lamp Full-Spectrum Lighting Vitamins/Calcium Powder Housing A water proof enclosure such as an aquarium or plastic terrarium work best. The minimum size of an aquarium should be about 40-50 gallons. Bearded dragons as adults, with a lifespan of around 10 years, can reach about 2 feet long and need ample room to move about their enclosure. Be sure to have an escape proof screen mesh for a cover on the aquarium. The bottom of the aquarium should be lined with a substrate consisting of sand or half sand and half bark. The sand should be about 2 inches deep. The substrate should be sifted through daily for potty material and completely changed as needed when dirty. Provide a water bowl for drinking, soaking and cooling off. You will need to change this daily if your lizard is an avid soaker. Shallow food bowls are necessary for holding food so your dragon does not ingest sand.

45. CHS Care Sheets - Lizards General The inland or central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) is rapidlybecoming one of the most popular lizards in the pet trade. http://coloherp.org/careshts/lizards/beardeds.php

The Colorado Herpetological Society Care Sheets Lizards The CHS Care Sheets Snakes Lizards Miscellaneous Articles ... CHS Home Page Inland Bearded Dragon Pogona vitticeps by Eileen Underwood Originally published in the Cold Blooded News , Vol.24, No,3, March 1997. Contents: General Housing Substrate Temperature ... References General: The inland or central bearded dragon ( Pogona vitticeps ) is rapidly becoming one of the most popular lizards in the pet trade. A moderate-sized lizard, attaining a maximum length of about 22 inches (half of which is tail), it has a melow dispostion and seems to enjoy interacting with humans. A native to south, central Australia (see range map at right) Pogona viticeps can be found in arid, rocky, semi-desert regions and arid open woodlands. They are diurnal (active during the day) and seem to fall asleep within minutes of the light going off in the evening. With proper care bearded dragons have lived for 10 years in captivity. Because of very restrictive wildlife export laws in Australia, all individuals available in the United States are captive bred from founder animals imported from Europe. Housing: Initially a relatively bare enclosure is preferred, either glass aquarium or large plastic enclosure. A screen cover is recommended, primarily to protect the lizard from children and / or other pets. Within the first year the dragon will grow to almost its full length, so while a 10 gallon aquarium may be suitable for a new hatchling, within 6 months or less the animal will require an enclosure 24 inches long (e.g., a 20 gallon long aquarium). As adults, a 50 gal tank (or larger) is preferable, especially if two or more animals are to be housed together. As adults bearded dragons love to climb branches and bask, be sure if several animals are housed in one large enclosure to provide multiple basking sites. They also benefit from having hiding spots. Females especially appreciate having a safe place to escape from the male's attentions during breeding season.

46. Bearded Dragon As Pets - Care Of Beardies to care for as they have, like many other lizards, strict nutritional most commonlyavailable variety is the central or inland bearded dragon, Pogona vitticeps http://exoticpets.about.com/library/weekly/aa061200a.htm

zfp=-1 About Exotic Pets Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Exotic Pets with Lianne McLeod Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS Photo Gallery Exotic Pets 101 Selecting a Pet ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Bearded Dragons Part 1: Introduction Related Resources Housing Diet Related Resources Reptiles and Salmonella Reptile Light and Heat Elsewhere on the Web Bearded Dragon Care Tosney Herpetoculture Page Popular as pets, bearded dragons or "beardies" are moderately sized lizards native to Australia. They are not inexpensive to care for as they have, like many other lizards, strict nutritional and environmental requirements that need to be met for them to thrive. However, they are social and easy to tame and handle, and show a range of fascinating behaviors that make them interesting to watch. Although several other species are becoming available to the pet trade, the most commonly available variety is the central or inland bearded dragon, Pogona vitticeps . This species is native to arid, rocky areas of Australia, and is typically tan/brown in coloration (several color morphs are also available). Their name is derived from the spines that line their throats. These spines usually lie flat but if the dragon feels threatened the throat is expanded causing the spines to stand up, making the dragon look more intimidating (especially combined with their tendency to flatten their bodies to appear wider). However, bearded dragons are generally docile, and their aggressive displays are rarely seen in captivity. It is reported that even wild bearded dragons will sometimes allow themselves to be picked up without a struggle.

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50. BEARDED DRAGON - Care Sheet Buying your bearded dragon. If you are new to lizards you should buy from somewherethat is recommended to you Or where you are happy that the staff will be http://www.reptilehouse.net/care/bearded.htm

BEARDED DRAGON Distribution: Australia Habitat: Almost anywhere they are very adaptable but some of the sub species live in only one small area i.e. certain forests but the basic care is the same. Size: Average 45-60cm depending on species. Some of the smaller types only reach @30cm these are full size including tails. Number of eggs: 5-27 with an average of 20-25 for most five or six times a year Introduction This is an ideal first lizard, as it generally has a very good disposition. This lizard is also very Capable of withstanding a large temperature range so it is very hardy making it an excellent First lizard. Another good lizard is the leopard gecko. Bearded dragon may be kept single or in-groups but males need to establish a peer system and whilst this is being established males may/will fight and toes and bits of tail can be lost in this process. Buying your Bearded Dragon If you are new to lizards you should buy from somewhere that is recommended to you Or where you are happy that the staff will be able to help you if you have any problems. It is a good idea to buy from specialist shops, as they should have a better knowledge of the reptile You wish to buy. All good dealers will give at least a 14-day money back trial period should you Find your lizard not as easy to feed or handle as you had hoped. As babies they are very hard to sex and most shops/sellers will be unable to sex reliable. They are easy to sex as adults. Care of your Dragon Temperature should be 90-100 F during the day at the hot end of the vivarium, with a 15-20 F Drop at night. It is best to have two thermometers, one at each end of the vivarium so you know the temperature at the hot and cold ends.

51. Bearded Dragon You can eat it. It can change colours to hide and protect itself and itcan run on all four legs. The bearded dragon eats smaller lizards. http://ninti.com/projects/bushtucker/dragon.htm

Home Centralia Habitats Languages ... Bush Coconut BEARDED DRAGON by Jamey English Name: Bearded dragon Scientific Name: Pagona vitticeps Arrernte Name: ankerte Luritja Name: angkata DESCRIPTION The Bearded dragons are medium sized lizards that live in the desert. The Bearded dragon is a common lizard in Central Australia. You can eat it. It can change colours to hide and protect itself and it can run on all four legs. The bearded dragon eats smaller lizards. HABITAT It lives in woodlands, near creeks and in the sand country. The soil is usually sandy. Bearded dragons are found just walking around, in trees and in burrows sometimes you can catch it in trees where it cools down. HUNTING AND COOKING When the Bearded dragon is in the hole you have to look for its entrance and exit and then dig it out. When you have got it by the tail you have to pull it fast and hard. When it lets go you knock it on the head. You break its legs, and then you cut its guts open and pull its guts out. Then you put it in the hot coals. When there is blood coming out from its back it is cooked.

52. Bearded Dragon The bearded dragon can reach the length of between 18 to 24 with about half ofthis being the tail. They are also quite stout lizards. Requirements (heating). http://www.hvs.k12.ny.us/projects/reptiles/bearded_dragon.htm

Bearded Dragons Home [ Bearded dragon ] Information on the chinese water dragons Leopard gecko Flying gecko Bearded Dragons are from east and central Australia so they like their vivariums to be hot. They live in may different areas, ranging from woodlands to deserts. Size: The Bearded dragon can reach the length of between 18" to 24" with about half of this being the tail. They are also quite stout lizards. Requirements (heating) As stated before Bearded Dragons like it hot, the hot spot must be around 100F with the cooler part of the tank around the mid to high 80's. Night time temperatures can be allowed drop to 65F- 75F Lighting: One very important aspect of caring for Bearded Dragons is the fact that they must access to U/V light. the one I would recommend is the Reptile-sun 5.0 light from Zoo Med which releases the required amount of UV light. Humidity: Bearded Dragons like quite a dry environment as they originate from the deserts of Australia. Some keepers only

53. Bearded Dragon Care (feeding Bearded Dragons, Caring For Bearded Dragons) you need to have more than one bearded dragon, but I In my experience, Spike, mydragon, liked the company of They are very curious lizards, and I think they http://www.mydog8it.com/doghouse/bearded_dragon_care.htm

home web design the dog house contact us ... links Bearded Dragon Care Sheet General Information: Bearded Dragons make wonderful pets, especially for kids. They are extremely friendly and social lizards, and it is very unlikely that one will ever bite if unprovoked. Hatchlings are typically about 2 inches in length. Adult sizes vary between 10 inches and 2 feet. They will live for around 15 years if cared for properly. Bearded Dragons will explore by licking everything. Don't be afraid if they lick you - they're just seeing what you're all about. Set-Up: A minimum of a 20 gallon long tank should be used for a juvenile, and a minimum of a 50 gallon long tank should be used for an adult. Alfalfa pellets, corn cob bedding, newspaper, or reptile sand should be used for bedding. Do not use any type of humidity-holding bark such as pine or cypress - since the dragons come from the desert they are unable to tolerate humidity. I also do not recommend using aspen bark since it can cause mouth rot (a mouth infection caused by tiny punctures in the gums that dragons can get when they lick the bedding). They are arboreal lizards (they spend most of their time in trees) so plenty of branches and climbing rocks should be placed in the cage. A small water bowl should be placed at one end of the tank. A 1/2 log or other hiding spot should also be placed at the same end of the tank. A pegboard or screen top should be placed on the cage. Do not put plastic or poisonous plants in the tank with your Bearded Dragon! They will try to eat them.

54. Inland Bearded Dragon soft, nonheavy rocks should be used so the lizards cannot harm themselves. A largewater bowl should be provided at all times so the bearded dragon can drink http://www.reptileallsorts.com/bearded dragon cj-cs.htm

The REPTILE House Animal Allsorts Inland Bearded Dragon ( Pogona vitticeps Care in Captivity by Chris Jorden Introduction Bearded dragons are extremely popular at the moment, and are becoming even more increasingly so all the time. They have wonderful temperaments, and some even seem to enjoy being handled, the breed fairly easily and they display interesting social behaviour like courtship, threat and recognition. Bearded dragons grow to between 40 and 60 cm (16 - 24 inches) in length, although the males are usually bigger than females. Bearded dragons are a greyish brown in colour, although many colour types can be encountered, the prettier of these include lime phase, gold phase and sandfire red phase. Although these Australian lizards can be a great choice for beginners, their need for ultra-violet light, regular feeding and cleaning, and a very large vivarium can make them harder to keep than other smaller species such as leopard geckos and green anoles. Selecting A Bearded Dragon Before your decide to purchase one of these comical lizards, you must do a lot of research using books, web pages and by talking to experienced herpotologists or herpoculturists, and you must be sure you have the time and space for one of these quite demanding animals.

55. Http://amethyst/repsarusnew/weekcount.asp Monitors/Tegus/Ameivas/and similar lizards Ameiva/Dwarf Tegu/Jungle Runner Agamidsbearded dragon (Pogona) by Melissa Kaplan bearded dragon (Pogona) by Kathryn http://www.reptileallsorts.com/caresheetlinks.htm

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56. Bearded Dragon bearded dragon Our bearded dragons are breeding prolifically and there are currentlymore than are just a few quick photographs of some of our adult lizards. http://www.cityofgosford.com/lizards/beardeddragon.htm

Bearded Dragon Bearded dragons Our bearded dragons are breeding prolifically and there are currently more than 80 eggs being incubated. Here are just a few quick photographs of some of our adult lizards. Bearded dragons love the sun! Our tip for success keeping these lizards is to provide a secure, escape proof outdoor enclosure with plenty of high perches and basking spots, offer plenty of food, and then let the lizards do the rest! Baby bearded dragons are especially demanding, and must have plenty of attention from their keepers if they are to do well. Again, a balanced diet and adequate natural light/warmth are critical to proper growth and strong bone development. Keepers wanting to maintain these lizards indoors should ensure that appropriate artificial lighting is provided. In recent years, Pogona barbatus has become increasing rare, not just in the wild, but also in Australian private collections. Although amateur herpetologists have picked up on this rather disturbing development, wildlife authorities and conservation groups seem not to have noticed. In many areas where these lizards were once common sights, either basking on fence posts or near roadways, they are now entirely absent.

57. Animal Fact Sheets back. Inland bearded dragon Pogona vitticeps. Classification and Rangebearded dragons belong to the Old World family of lizards, Agamidae. http://www.zoo.org/educate/fact_sheets/day/dragon.htm

back Inland Bearded Dragon Pogona vitticeps Classification and Range Bearded dragons belong to the Old World family of lizards, Agamidae. Together they are members of the genus Pogona , a group of terrestrial and semiarboreal lizards found throughout most parts of Australia and New Guinea. There are seven species of bearded dragons: inland or central ( Pogona vitticeps ), common ( Pogona barbata Pogona microlepidota ) [no common name], western ( Pogona minima ), dwarf ( Pogona minor ), northwest ( Pogona mitchelli ) and Nullarbor ( Pogona nullarbor ). They range through nearly all of Australia except the extreme north. If you like this animal and find it particularly fascinating you can adopt it! Habitat Length and Weight Inland bearded dragons average 18-22 inches (46-56 cm) from snout to tip of tail. Average weight is about 10-18 ounces (283-510 gr). Males are generally larger than females. Although smaller in overall size, however, females are more stockier than males. Life Span Estimated 4-10 years Diet In the wild: Inland bearded dragons are omnivorous, and eat a variety of animal and plant materials. These include insects and other small animals they can overpower, plus occasionally fruits, leaves and flowers.

58. Bearded Dragon Care Sheet bearded dragon Caresheet. GENERAL The inland or central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps)is rapidly becoming one of the most popular lizards in the pet trade. http://www.paulfirlotte.com/beardie.html

H E R P S Bearded Dragons Herp Links Bearded Dragon Forum Fat Tail Caresheet Day Gecko Caresheet Bearded Dragon home mountain bikes audio system paintball ... downloads Bearded Dragon Caresheet GENERAL The inland or central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) is rapidly becoming one of the most popular lizards in the pet trade. A moderate-sized lizard, attaining a maximum length of about 22 inches (half of which is tail), it has a melow dispostion and seems to enjoy interacting with humans. A native to south, central Australia (see range map at right) Pogona viticeps can be found in arid, rocky, semi-desert regions and arid open woodlands. They are diurnal (active during the day) and seem to fall asleep within minutes of the light going off in the evening. With proper care bearded dragons have lived for 10 years in captivity. Because of very restrictive wildlife export laws in Australia, all individuals available in the United States are captive bred from founder animals imported from Europe. HOUSING Initially a relatively bare enclosure is preferred, either glass aquarium or large plastic enclosure. A screen cover is recommended, primarily to protect the lizard from children and / or other pets. Within the first year the dragon will grow to almost its full length, so while a 10 gallon aquarium may be suitable for a new hatchling, within 6 months or less the animal will require an enclosure 24 inches long (e.g., a 20 gallon long aquarium). As adults, a 50 gal tank (or larger) is preferable, especially if two or more animals are to be housed together. As adults bearded dragons love to climb branches and bask, be sure if several animals are housed in one large enclosure to provide multiple basking sites. They also benefit from having hiding spots. Females especially appreciate having a safe place to escape from the male's attentions during breeding season.

59. Inland Bearded Dragon We house 34 lizards in custom made aquariums that are 4 feet long and 32 incheswide. One bearded dragon can be housed comfortably in a 30 gallon aquarium http://www.envirosciences.com/inland_bearded_dragon.htm

Pogona vittaceps deannefaust@hotmail.com Food: Bearded dragons need a wide variety of food. We feed our dragons crickets, superworms, baby Madagascar hissing roaches, along with plenty of leafy greens and other veggies. Some of the veggies we feed include: kale, turnip greens, collared greens, mustard greens, chopped apples, carrots, squash, okra, green beans, and occasionally frozen mixed veggies. The adults are fed every day to every other day, while youngsters are fed daily. Non-breeding adults get their food dusted with miner-all or a similar calcium powder every third feeding. Juveniles and breeding females get their food dusted every other feeding. Housing: Many different things can be used successfully to house bearded dragons. We house 3-4 lizards in custom made aquariums that are 4 feet long and 32 inches wide. One bearded dragon can be housed comfortably in a 30 gallon aquarium, and you can add 10 gallons of space for each additional lizard. Cages can be built out plywood with screen tops. Another idea, especially for housing a large number of lizards is livestock watering tanks found at feed stores. Even a large rubber-maid tub can be used if you provide the correct lighting. Lighting and Substrate: Full spectrum lighting is very important to the health and well-being of bearded dragons. I recommend using 1-2 fluorescent bulbs that give off UVB rays 18 inches above the bottom of the cage. Lizards bask in the sun and absorb the rays for vitamins and to help digest their food. Without these lights they would have a much shortened lifespan, and be a lot more prone to metabolic bone disease. For heat, a spot lamp or two with regular 100 watt bulbs. This is sufficient to keep the basking area 100-115 degrees. Leave the lights on 10-16 hours a day.

60. Care - Bearded Dragon As they mature, bearded Dragons gradually shift in dietary This should allow thedragon to choose from higher In addition, these lizards require UVB light to http://www.vmsherp.com/CarePages/CareBearded.htm

Bearded Dragon Pogona vitticeps Native Range: Inland areas of eastern and south-central Australia. There they inhabit dry desert regions, particularly areas studded with rock outcroppings. Size and Appearance: Approximately four inches long at birth. Adult males may grow eighteen to twenty-four inches in length while females are smaller, usually twelve to sixteen inches in length. There are numerous color morphs available, with some catchy names attached. All of these involve the tendency for adults to develop yellow or reddish coloration to some degree. The intensity and amount of this coloration is quite variable and impossible to predict, so use caution when paying extra money for 'desirable' color morphs. Recently, hypomelanistic dragons have appeared under the trade name 'Pastel' and another trade name ("Snow') may in fact be leucism. Handling: Bearded Dragons are among the easiest to handle pet lizards available. Many seem to enjoy handling, or at least the stimulation it provides. Almost all will quickly learn to recognize their keepers. If startled, they may attempt to circle behind something and remain out of sight. If pressed, they will run. These lizards rarely bite, although they may do so if restrained. Most will sit quietly in the hand or climb up onto a shoulder if allowed the chance. Caging: Hatchlings are best maintained in small enclosures (a 10 gallon aquarium is acceptable) as they frequently get ‘lost’ in larger cages and cannot find food and water. Adults are large active creatures and require considerable space. A 29 gallon aquarium is a minimum for females, while the larger males may need twice this much space. Whatever cage is selected, be sure to provide adequate ventilation. A typical aquarium with screen cover is fine. Try to keep the cage very clean, dry and odor-free. Be sure to provide sturdy climbing and basking areas. Use caution when decorating with live plants as these lizards will readily consume them. Certain plant species can be toxic. Adult dragons have even been known to consume silk plant leaves!

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