The smallest enclosure for one or two adult bearded dragons is either a 4-foot x 2-foot tank or a 6-foot x 18-inch tank. As the baby grows a larger area will need to be provided. Keeping a baby in a larger area can sometimes cause problems as the baby may have a hard time finding his food, water, basking sites and shelters. You can start a baby for the first 4 to 6 months in a 30-inch long enclosure. Other housing that is sometimes used are custom wood cages (which can be hard to clean), cages made from molded plastic, which can be pricey but they are lightweight and easy to clean.

Housingīearded dragons are often kept in a glass aquarium tank with a screen top. The German giant morphn type can reach up to 26 inches in length. Adults typically are 19-23 inches and weight at least 3/4 of a pound (250 grams). When first born, baby bearded dragons are just under 4 inches in length and weigh about 1/10 of an ounce (2 1/2-3 grams). Some show more signs of intelligence than others. Some are more personable and responsive than others. Bearded dragons vary in their personality.

They can even make good pets for children, if properly supervised, and their relatively small size makes them very manageable. Their spikes make them look like dinosaurs, however, they are usually quite tame and easy to handle. They will watch your every move, sometimes pacing their tank as if begging for attention and to be fed (they love to eat!). They are diurnal (up during the day and sleep at night), which means you can watch them during the day. With one of the best temperaments of all lizards, they are generally docile, and many seem to actually enjoy being handled. Diurnal (up during the day and sleep at night) Temperamentīearded dragons make excellent reptile pets.

Cold-blooded reptile in the lizard family.

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