In addition to the feeding of prey and vegetation, bearded dragon supplements should be regularly included. Yes, Bearded Dragen needs Vitamin and calcium Supplements. Providing suppplements will help your dragon get the calcium and vitamins they need. It is very important to make sure your dragons diet is supplemented with calcium and vitamins. In the […]
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My Bearded Dragon Won’t Eat
There are many bearded dragon owners that look forward to feeding time. They love to see their beardies chase after crickets and devour them voraciously. This is actually one of the best parts of bearded dragon ownership. It’s even fun to watch as your dragon moseys up to their food dish to to nibble on some greens. Even though this is […]
Why Your Bearded Dragon is Not Eating
One of the most worrying things that can happen with a bearded dragon is that it will sometimes stop eating. There are a variety of reasons for this, some simple and some more complex. Temperature If temperature is too low during the day, a dragon will go off his food. It should be around 100 […]
Bearded Dragon Shedding
All reptiles shed their skin as they grow and bearded dragons are no exception! Here’s what you will have to expect when it comes time for your dragon to start shedding. What does ‘shedding’ mean? As reptiles grow, they get rid of the first layer of skin and replace it with a new, fresh layer. […]
Some Considerations When Buying Cheap Beardie Cages
Housing for a reptile will, of course, vary with the type and size of your pet. A tree dwelling or climbing reptile will be happiest in a tall narrow cage with branches for climbing. A terrestrial reptile will be happiest in a wide, low cage. Aquariums with screen covers or glass fronted wooden cages make […]
What You Need To Know About Constipation In Bearded Dragons
A common issue in the health of bearded dragons is the risks associated with impaction or constipation. Impaction occurs when the lizard is unable to digest the food they eat fully, which causes blockages in the intestines. The typical causes are related to improper diets and substandard living-conditions. However, before you decide to take your […]
Beardies’ Early Warning Signs Of Ilness
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: POSSIBLE PROBLEM: Dark circles under the eye, in the area of the lower lid Sign of illness. Darkening of their facial, beard or head color Sign of unhappiness. A general look of peakedness and apathy Sign of illness. Loss of flesh around the tail base Sign of not eating enough. Noticeable […]
Testing Your Beardie For Salmonella
“Is there any possibility of a family that wishes for herps of any kind to have the animal tested for Salmonella?” This is an excellent question and one for which there is an excellent multi-part answer. Sure, you can spend upwards of $40 or more to check your herp for salmonella by stool culture. But […]
Vitamins And Your Beardies
Your concern regarding the overuse of D3 or any other multivitamins is certainly legitimate. Yes, you can overdose using D3 and vitamins. The more I keep reading about the problems with the dying dragons’ liver failures, etc. I question the use of vitamin supplementation. How much are these people giving? I worry about that quite […]
Coccidiosis in Bearded dragons
What is coccidia? Coccidiosis is an infection with a one-celled organism; these organisms are classified as protozoa and are called coccidia. Coccidia are not worms; they are microscopic parasites that live within cells of the intestinal lining. Because they live in the intestinal tract and commonly cause diarrhea, they are often confused with worms. The […]