Bearded Dragons
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Julirs
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I keep beardies and they are a fair amount of work. For an adult you will need at least a 40 gallon breeder tank-they take up alot of space. Of course you need the proper UVB and heat lamps-and heat lamps that create temps from 90-100 degrees on one side. You will end up making salads for them several times weekly, as well as keeping a variety of healthy gutloaded feeders. Beardies can get quite big, so you want to handle them frequently as youngsters so they get used to you. Nothing quite like getting your hands scarred up from a floppy beardie that is not used to being handled. You will also need to give them "baths" a few times a week. I accomplish this with a large clear plastic tote that gives them plenty of room to swim. This is where they drink 90% of their water weekly. So-if you take on a beardie-make sure you want to put in the work! They are more work than the chams by far. I enjoy them because they do like to be out, and they are pretty fun to watch.
Julirs
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Did you breed her? How old is she?
Julirs
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They scares me a little. Beardies should not be bred until they are 2 years old, and then the females are generally kept separate from the males. I have not bred them so I am not up to speed on what happens after they lay. Beardeddragons.org is the place to go for that.
americanchameleon
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hi i am new to chameleons but know alot about bearded dragons and have been breeding them for a few years now. they will take about 2 months(60 days) at 83 to 84 degrees and bearded dragons can be breed at 1 year old and they will lay up to 6 cluthes but the usual being 4. some of mine have even layed at 5 months but none were fertile and she is fine. tony
Julirs
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As with chameleons, just because they can breed at an early age does not mean they should.
americanchameleon
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you are right with that i dont breed mine until a certain weight and age but somtimes you cant control it cause they will lay eggs fertil or not wether your ready or not. tony
camshaft
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skully23
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Same with people.
Lol I was going to say that but figured someone would be negative. Animals breed when ready but if you control it then they can't..
longtongue
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bearded dragon
there prickly lol
but seriously this is what i found on wikipedia:
Pogona are a genus of lizards containing seven species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. Members of this genus live in the arid, rocky, semi-desert regions and dry open woodlands of Australia. They are adept climbers, spending time on branches and in bushes, even found on fence posts when living near human habitation. Pogona bask on rocks and exposed branches in the mornings and afternoons. The species are found throughout Australia.[1]
Several species of this genus have been domesticated, especially Pogona vitticeps and are often kept as pets or exhibited.
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1 Description
2 In captivity
3 Diversity
4 References
5 External links
[edit] Description
The genus is in the subfamily Agaminae of the family Agamidae. Their characteristics include spiny scales arranged in rows and clusters. These are found on the throat, which can be expanded when threatened, and at the back of the head. The species also displays a hand-waving gesture, thought to draw an attack from any predator that may be in the area, however this can also be used as a form of communication between the species. They have the chameleon-like ability to change colour during rivalry challenges between males, and in response to temperature change and other stimuli.[1]
[edit] In captivity
Main article: Bearded dragons as pets
Bearded dragons are very successful in captivity and are one of the favourites among hobbyists and experts alike. They have a very friendly nature towards people, and are very calm when they grow into adults. Juveniles are generally very active but still very friendly, and even make good pets for children. Pogona have an average life span of 10–20 years, although some have been known to live longer.
,longtongue
there prickly lol
but seriously this is what i found on wikipedia:
Pogona are a genus of lizards containing seven species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. Members of this genus live in the arid, rocky, semi-desert regions and dry open woodlands of Australia. They are adept climbers, spending time on branches and in bushes, even found on fence posts when living near human habitation. Pogona bask on rocks and exposed branches in the mornings and afternoons. The species are found throughout Australia.[1]
Several species of this genus have been domesticated, especially Pogona vitticeps and are often kept as pets or exhibited.
Contents [hide]
1 Description
2 In captivity
3 Diversity
4 References
5 External links
[edit] Description
The genus is in the subfamily Agaminae of the family Agamidae. Their characteristics include spiny scales arranged in rows and clusters. These are found on the throat, which can be expanded when threatened, and at the back of the head. The species also displays a hand-waving gesture, thought to draw an attack from any predator that may be in the area, however this can also be used as a form of communication between the species. They have the chameleon-like ability to change colour during rivalry challenges between males, and in response to temperature change and other stimuli.[1]
[edit] In captivity
Main article: Bearded dragons as pets
Bearded dragons are very successful in captivity and are one of the favourites among hobbyists and experts alike. They have a very friendly nature towards people, and are very calm when they grow into adults. Juveniles are generally very active but still very friendly, and even make good pets for children. Pogona have an average life span of 10–20 years, although some have been known to live longer.
,longtongue
americanchameleon
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if the eggs didnt hatch they were probally infertile if they were yellow or sunkin in they were in fertile. did you breed her or brumate her. tony
Julirs
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Lol I was going to say that but figured someone would be negative. Animals breed when ready but if you control it then they can't..
In the wild I would say this is true-about them breeding when ready, but captive conditions do not equal wild conditions.
Correct me if I am wrong-but I thought that Beardies did not tend to lay eggs unless bred???
Most reputable breeders I have talked to say females should be 2 years old.
americanchameleon
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hi some people might but for my past years i have been breeding at the age of 1 year and it works fine, that one that layed at 5 months was an accindent that was not supposed to happen try going on dachiu i have bought many beardeds from her and she breeds hers at 1 year old you put them down for brumation at 10 months old for 2 months i even have some baby leather backs from her i bought the mom at one year old and before she shipped her she accidently breed her to one of her males but that was actually great cause her male was beautifl and they just hatched a week ago . tony
