The basic legal requirements vary from state to state and are outlined below. New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory and A.C.T All reptiles are protected. Exotic pet, #145961653 - Bearded dragon lizard on a rock. They go through many phases in life which might look like illness but is the natural process of life. Of the three species, the pygmy dragon’s beard is less pronounced. #128651095 - Closeup of a Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps). Bearded Dragons like digging burrows in sand, therefore it is recommended to use sand in tanks of adult bearded dragons. Any quanity. Selective breeding, especially amongst United States based herpetologists, has influenced colour variation such that distinctive oranges, blues, reds, apricot and tiger stripes are apparent in the central bearded dragons and white is known to occur in the eastern bearded dragon. Showing aggression and appeasement is a normal part of their social interactions. The tail of each of these species is about the same length as their body. Hatching rates may be as high as 95%. Healthy and vitamin-rich food should be given to your Bearded Dragon to maintain its health. One reason for their popularity is the relative ease of breeding. Bearded dragon isolated on bright background.

Measuring 10 -15 cm from head to vent (the anus), it is roughly half the size of the central and eastern bearded dragons (each of which can grow up to 30 cm from head to vent). While they are generally considered good pets, even for beginner reptile owners, they do have fairly complex nutritional and environmental needs. Perfectly chopped vegetables should be provided to these lizards. #128651097 - Closeup of a Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps). Similar Images . A juvenile bearded dragon eats three times a day.

All rights reserved. Breed: Bearded Dragons Temperament: docile Cost: $60 – $400 Lifespan: 10 -15 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: Home units. Baby Bearded Dragon on white background. Bearded dragons also open their mouth so that they can look more frightening and dominant. Shedding skin is lost in flakes rather than one long sleeve, as with snakes. Western Australia It is currently regarded as a serious offence to keep any reptile for hobbyist purposes. Ultra violet light is very important for calcium absorbtion so provide suitable UV fluorescent lighting.

#115624646 - Agama. #156511365 - two bearded dragons sitting together in their terrarium, black.. #157373968 - Robotic vacuum cleaner and bearded dragon lizard indoors. They can be a tan or yellow color. Vitamin D3 plays a vital role in calcium absorption and calcium is important for biological functions in the body.

The flighty nature of the eastern bearded dragon perhaps makes it unsuitable for children though the pygmy and centralian can make great pets for responsible kids. Not ready to purchase a subscription? If you reference any of the content on this page on your own website, please use the code below to cite this page as the original source. Added stimuli is provided by releasing live crickets or cockroaches into the enclosure for the lizards to hunt. Sign Me Up, Editing resources is available exclusively for KidsKonnect Premium members.To edit this worksheet, click the button below to signup (it only takes a minute) and you'll be brought right back to this page to start editing!