Bearded Dragons (Bearded Dragons)

Member Name: Boppy

Product:	Bearded Dragons
Date:	26/07/08 (48 review reads)
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Advantages: Affectionate - Easy to keep

Disadvantages: The weekly cost isn't cheap.

We have a bearded dragon in our family, although he is never called that, he is just purely 'Harvey' and everyone knows who Harvey is. We got him given to use when my partners father no longer had the time for him and to start off with I was scared of him, huge mouth, beady eyes but boy how much do I love him now??

Bearded dragons are one of the easiest pets to keep, the require a heated vivarium and a diet of locusts, crickets, pinkies and vegetables. Harvey is a typical male though, very stubborn and isn't overly fond of vegetables unless its brocolli!

They also love to climb and will climb anything, currently we have a plastic plant in his vivarium, a log and a wooden ladder, he also sleeps in his hammock where he is now.

They love to have a good run around the house to stretch their legs, they are very affectionate too and will quite happily sit watching tv with you whilst you tickle their heads.

The cost of a bearded dragon isn't cheap or expensive, borderline, we spend weekly around £10, thats for his meals and also bedding. Harvey has a mixture of wood chippings and smallers bits of wood which are soft and squidgy. A lot of people use calcium sand for their bearded dragons but I don't like to as Harvey loves running around and I would hate for it to get in his eyes, every bearded dragon keeper is different though. For instance many don't put water in their bearded dragons vivarium but Harvey has a pot bowl, not deep with some water in which he either drinks or poops in. We also bath him occasionally in the bath to keep his skin hydrated.

Bearded dragons need a heat lamp in their vivarium which will keep the temperature at a steady heat of around 95F, you will also need a UV light for daytime use.

There are a wide range of books available online and instore which I would recommend getting before your beardie so you know what to expect.

All bearded dragons have their own personalities and it is essential you let them shine through, for instance Harvey can be very grumpy if woken up but loves to play and will happily let you chase after him, when hes had enough if tells you.

Summary: A different kind of pet thats easy to look after and fun to watch.