Guide to Bearded Dragons

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So, I've done guides on getting your first puppy, now it's the Bearded Dragons also scientifically known as Pogona Vitticeps. They originate from Australia's desert regions. Bearded dragons love basking in branches, stumps or rocks and can grow 12-24 inches. Well I can go all day telling you their background but it'd be boring. Let's skip to the nice part!

Bearded dragons are awesome pets and they got their names from the bottom of their neck which turns into solid black when they're threaten or stressed out.

So, before getting one, you need to get the enclosure or which I like to call home. You can use any resources possible but I recommend Exo Terra (www.exo-terra.com). Be sure to check out their website for full product info. Below are the list of items needed to build a descent enclosure for your baby dragon.

1. Glass Aquarium (40-120 gallons) depending on the size of your bearded dragon. The bigger they get, the more space they need and they'll definitely be much happier :)
2. A heating and UVB/UVA bulb. Like I said, they seriously love sun basking. It makes them sexier
3. Calcium powder which will be mixed into their food as supplements so they can have stronger bones
4. A thermometer to monitor the heat and humidity which is very important to maintaining their health
5. Tank beddings such as paper, artificial grass mat and many more
6. Water bowl
7. Food bowl
8. Rock/Stumps/Hammocks/Hides for them to hangout on while basking   

Easy right? Next step is to choose the right bearded dragon. My suggestion, go with whichever you like or fell for at first sight.

They eat various stuffs. Juvenile beardies normally eat more mealworms, small crickets, dubia roaches and less vegetables. As they grow older, they consume more vegetables and less mealworms, crickets or even superworms. Just so you know, they love the crunchy stuffs and the juicy goodness of crickets and superworms.

Also, they love swimming in warm water. So do shower them at least twice a week in warm water. You'll also notice, each time they bath, they poop. It's normal because they're suppose to.

If you think you're ready, you are!

Here's a few picture of Richqi my beardie.

Richqi was pretty darn small
when I first got him.

Richqi's enclosure. This is at least what your beardie's enclosure should look like.

With the help of a dragon, I could rule the world. Joke joke :)

And there you have it! I'll be putting some videos of Richqi soon.

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Go get your beardie now! As always, be nasty, stay happy!