Australia: Bearded Dragon bearded dragons are omnivorous and consume many types of insects, This defensive display has earned these lizards the common name of bearded dragon . http://www.oaklandzoo.org/atoz/azdragon.html
Extractions: This unusual mid-sized stocky agamid lizard has prominent spines along its sides and a large, essentially triangle-shaped head. Forming a sort of shield around the snout is a spiney jaw pouch which, when swollen, looks like a beard and makes any predator think twice before attacking. This wide-ranging species shows considerable geographic variation; its basic color varies from shades of brown, gray, and reddish-brown to bright orange. The ventral surface ranges from pale to dark gray, with white elongated spots edged with black. Mature males have dark "beards" which become black during courtship and breeding. Adults can grow as large as ten inches in body length or two feet in total length, including the tail. Males are larger than females. II. GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE AND HABITAT:
Home Page Of Sidney The Bearded Dragon Is a bearded dragon the Right Pet for You? lizards can be very nice pets, Very extensive lizard care site, with good bearded dragon info and nutrition http://users.erols.com/ziring/dragon.html
Extractions: Technically speaking, Sidney is an Inland Bearded Dragon; by far the most common species found in the North American pet trade. The full taxonomic name for Sidney's species is: This picture was taken in late August 1999. Sidney came to live with Neal and Julie Ziring on August 2, 1999. Before that, he lived at House of Tropicals in Glen Burnie, MD [no web site yet] ; he was hatched by a Maryland reptile breeder in June, 1999. Is a Bearded Dragon the Right Pet for You?
Sidney's Bearded Dragon Care Tips Like most lizards, bearded dragons maintain their internal temperature by adjusting their bearded dragons are active lizards, and like to climb around. http://users.erols.com/ziring/dragon-care.html
Dragons Down Under: The Inland Bearded Dragon bearded dragons are agamid lizards belonging to the genus Pogona (formerly Amphibolurus, under which name they are found in books published up to just a http://www.anapsid.org/bearded.html
Extractions: Last updated August 18, 2004 Dragons Down Under: The Inland Bearded Dragon "Oh! A horned toad! I haven't seen one of those in years!" is a comment I often hear when event-goers see my bearded dragon. To me, the resemblance is superficial: the flattened body liberally supplied with sharp-looking spikes of various sizes. The head shape is very different, however, with the bearded dragon's being bluntly triangular as opposed to the slightly rounded head shape of the horned toad (whose proper name is horned lizard, Phrynosoma sp.) which is also furnished with longer spikes protruding from the back of the skull. The horned lizards are native to the American Southwest while the bearded dragons are native to Australia and New Guinea. Australia is home to a number of dragons, a name given to many of their agamid lizards which include the popular bearded dragons and water dragons. Australia has very restrictive export laws relating to its wildlife; thus, the bearded dragons found in the U.S. pet trade are descendants from founder animals imported from Europe. Bearded dragons are gaining popularity as pets. Wonderfully tempered, intriguing in appearance, quizzical in countenance, these lizards do not get very large (especially in relation to the green iguana), and require little in the nature of active training or taming to make them calm and handleable. As with all reptiles, there are important things to know before buying a bearded, and to keep them healthy and long-lived.
Animal Planet :: Reptile Guide :: Iguanas & Other Lizards bearded dragon. bullet. More Information. Iguanas Other lizards Main Reptile Guide Main. bearded dragon Stats Facts. small text. large text http://animal.discovery.com/guides/reptiles/iguanas/beardeddragon.html
Extractions: More Information Reptile Guide Main Bearded Dragons originate in Australia. The most common species in the pet industry is the Inland Bearded Dragon, Pogona vitticeps, which was formerly called Amphibolurus vitticeps. The Inland Bearded Dragon is sometimes referred to as the Central, or Yellow-headed Bearded Dragon. Other members of the Pogona genus include: Natural Environment The Inland Bearded Dragon lives in the arid woodlands and deserts of central Australia. It spends much of its waking hours in bushes and trees, and is also found basking on rocks. When it is extremely hot, the bearded dragon will burrow underground. The bearded dragon is diurnal and an omnivore. It forages for food such as insects, small lizards and mammals, fruit, flowers, and other plant material during the day time. Physical Characteristics The Bearded Dragon is tan to yellow in color. It is called "bearded" because of the dragon's ability to flare out the skin in the throat region when it is threatened or territorial. Its body has a flattened appearance, which becomes even more pronounced if the dragon is alarmed. There are spines on the throat, sides of the head, and sides of the body. The head is wedge-shaped, and the Bearded Dragon has a tail that is almost as long as the body. It is difficult to distinguish males from females among hatchlings and juveniles. When they become adults, sexual differences become more apparent. The males generally have larger heads and larger, darker beards. The femoral pores of males also help to distinguish them from females.
Animal Planet :: Reptile Guide :: Iguanas & Other Lizards Iguanas Other lizards Main Reptile Guide Main. bearded dragon Stats Facts A male and female bearded dragon can generally be kept together, http://animal.discovery.com/guides/reptiles/iguanas/beardeddragon_04.html
Extractions: More Information Reptile Guide Main cont'd If You Have More Than One Reptiles are territorial and may fight when caged together. A male and female Bearded Dragon can generally be kept together, however, the male may become too aggressive during the breeding season and have to be removed. Larger Bearded Dragons may keep smaller cage mates away from food and heat sources, and may even see them as an appetizer. If housing Bearded Dragons together, a larger cage will decrease the possibility of aggression; nevertheless, monitor the Dragons closely. Temperament and Handling Bearded Dragons tend to be mellow and docile, even in the wild. Although hatchlings and juveniles may be skittish, the adults will often appear to enjoy human company, making Bearded Dragons one of the better reptilian pets. Bearded Dragons tend to be curious, and will enjoy exploring, so if you can, provide a safe, larger enclosure. To pick up a Bearded Dragon, place your hand under its abdomen and gently scoop it up. As the dragon lays on your palm, gently curve your fingers around its abdomen. Behavior and Body Language To better relate to your Bearded Dragon, you need to understand what various behaviors and body positions mean. During breeding season, to display dominance, or if startled or threatened, a dragon may puff out its beard. Both males and females will display this behavior. To appear even more menacing, the Bearded Dragon may also "gape," or open his mouth very wide. This can certainly make him look more aggressive, since his mouth is quite large. Another way Dragons show dominance, is to bob their heads. To show submission, a dragon will hold up one front leg and may slowly wave it.
Animal Fact Sheets bearded dragons belong to the Old World family of lizards, Agamidae. Together they are members of the genus Pogona, a group of terrestrial and semiarboreal http://www.zoo.org/educate/fact_sheets/day/dragon.htm
Extractions: Bearded dragons belong to the Old World family of lizards, Agamidae. Together they are members of the genus Pogona , a group of terrestrial and semiarboreal lizards found throughout most parts of Australia and New Guinea. There are seven species of bearded dragons: inland or central ( Pogona vitticeps ), common ( Pogona barbata Pogona microlepidota ) [no common name], western ( Pogona minima ), dwarf ( Pogona minor ), northwest ( Pogona mitchelli ) and Nullarbor ( Pogona nullarbor ). They range through nearly all of Australia except the extreme north. Habitat
THE CARE OF THE AUSTRALIAN BEARDED DRAGON The Inland bearded dragon, Pogona vitticeps, is becoming increasingly popular as a pet lizard in the US bearded dragons are among the tamest of all lizards, http://www.phy.ohiou.edu/~mash/herp/bearddrag.html
Australia, Victoria - Lizard, Victorian Lizards, Images - Dragon bearded dragon or Jew Lizard Pogona barbata, bearded dragon or Jew Lizard Pogona vitticeps, Central bearded dragon or dragon Lizard. Mountain dragon http://www.museum.vic.gov.au/bioinformatics/lizards/images/lthumblivdra.htm
CyberSleuthkids: Lizards - Bearded Dragon A comprehensive educational directory and homework helper that provides a wide variety of resources on bearded Dragons. http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/Science/Animals/Reptiles/Lizards/Bearded_Drag
PetPlace.com - Choosing A Bearded Dragon bearded dragons are one of the more ideal pet lizards. bearded dragons are heliothermic (sunbasking) lizards that are quiescent when the illumination http://www.petplace.com/Articles/artShow.asp?artID=3793
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Bearded Dragon Care Sheet Glass is a great choice for display of adult bearded dragons, allowing for We have found that it is difficult to monitor the lizards calcium intake if http://www.sundialreptile.com/care sheet--bearded dragon.htm
Extractions: The brighter the light, the better. Dragons thrive under a good full spectrum UV source. We recommend active UV/heat or mercury vapor bulbs. These bulbs work double time to give your dragon quality UV and producing heat at the same time. You may also use fluorescent UV full spectrum tubes, although they do not produce the same UV quality. The colors and health of your lizard depend on good heat, bright light and UV. Your dragon will also benefit from natural sunlight and we recommend bringing your lizard outside in an outdoor basking enclosure. However the more natural sunlight you expose them to, the less supplements you should give, especially vitamin D3 (this may also be the case when using the active UV/heat bulbs). We also think that younger dragons may become stressed when taken outside, and therefore suggest holding off on outdoor excursions until your dragon is older . Sexing dragons, especially young dragons, takes a lot of trial and effort. We personally feel it is not possible to 100% guarantee sex on young dragons. However there are differences between male and female dragons. Generally the male has a larger head, wider tail base, larger pores, and most noticeably, hemipenal bulges. Young male dragons have two bulges, with a slight space between them just behind the vent. Lifting the tail and twisting gently may allow for the hemipenal bulges to appear more pronounced. Females generally have one central or no bulges where the hemipenes would be. However its not uncommon for what is thought to be a female, to turn out to be an undeveloped (at the time of sexing) male, and vice versa.
Habitat Checklist Bearded Dragon Like all lizards, the coldblooded bearded dragon seeks out heat to raise his body temperature. Proper maintenance of body temperature is important for http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?dept_id=0&siteid=8&acatid=293&aid=
Care And Feeding Of Bearded Dragons Uromastyx The bearded dragon and the uromastyx are recognized as wonderful pets due to Juvenile lizards should be fed crickets, mealworms, wax worms and other http://drexotic.com/care_dragons.htm
Extractions: Care and Feeding of Iguanas By Christine Hancock Bearded Dragons and Uromastyx The bearded dragon and the uromastyx are recognized as wonderful pets due to their calm, easy to handle, domestic nature. Full grown, these lizards reach approximately one foot, making them a moderate and reasonable size. Both the bearded dragon and the uromastyx are colorful, and can be extremely impressive in a uniquely designed vivarium. These easy to care for animals are becoming one of the top selling lizards in todays reptile trade. These reptiles are generally ground or rock dwellers, and dig deep tunnels in the wild. Long hot days and nights are spent keeping cool in these tunnels. Some of these reptiles like to climb, and bask in the sunlight on top of branches, fence posts, large rocks and wood. Diet Bearded dragons and uromastyx eat both plant products and insects. Juvenile lizards should be fed crickets, mealworms, wax worms and other various insects at least 3-4 times weekly. Most juvenile lizards favor insects over plant matter. Adult diets include 60-75% of leafy greens, such as mustard greens, collard greens, kale, endive, and spinach. Twenty-five to 40 percent of the plant diet consists of frozen vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, lima beans), grated carrots, squash, or other such vegetables. Adults should be offered fresh plant matter daily and live foods every 7-10 days. Bearded dragons and uromastyx obtain most of their water intake through the plant products they obtain. It is a good idea to mist them off daily, several times a day for juveniles, and soak them weekly. To soak these reptiles, place them in a shallow bowl of lukewarm water for about ten minutes. If you decide to leave a water bowl in the lizards cage, be sure to clean it well every few days to prevent bacterial and fungal growth.
Extractions: Bearded Dragon Husbandry HOUSING Bearded dragons can be housed singly, in breeding pairs, or in groups with one male and two or more Females. Provide a terrarium size of at least 72 inches long by 16 inches wide by 17 inches high for a single adult dragon. A minimum of eight square feet is needed for up to three adults with another four square feet for each additional dragon. A minimum of 10-20 gallon aquarium is necessary for juveniles. It is recommended that juveniles be housed singly, but small groups of similar sized juveniles can be placed together if ample food is provided and if the smaller ones are separated out if they are not thriving. Newspaper or paper pulp material is recommended as a substrate as it is easily cleaned and will not cause gastrointestinal problems if eaten. Play sand (no finer than #30) or decomposed granite can also be used but, is not recommended as sand ingestion may cause problems and sand is difficult to keep clean.
