Wondering how old your bearded dragon is — or whether it’s growing at the right pace? While you can’t tell an exact age without a hatch date, size is the best clue, because bearded dragons grow on a fairly predictable schedule. This guide provides a bearded dragon growth chart by age and how to estimate … Read more

Between about 4 and 12 months, a bearded dragon is a juvenile — a rapidly growing teenager with a big appetite. This is when you’ll see the most growth, and it’s also when you should start planning their adult enclosure. This guide covers juvenile bearded dragon care (4–12 months). Juvenile Quick Facts Item Guidance Age … Read more

Baby bearded dragons are tiny, fast-growing, and a little more delicate than adults. Getting the first few months right sets them up for a healthy life — and the care is slightly different from adult care. This guide covers baby bearded dragon care (0–4 months): enclosure, feeding, temperature, and handling. Baby Bearded Dragon Quick Facts … Read more

Bearded dragons and uromastyx (also called “spiny-tailed lizards”) are both popular desert reptiles with similar-looking setups — but their diets are very different. If you want a reptile you don’t have to feed insects to, the uromastyx is worth a look. This guide compares bearded dragons and uromastyx to help you choose. At a Glance … Read more

Bearded dragons and crested geckos are both hugely popular pet reptiles — but they come from completely different environments and need very different care. One is a daytime desert dweller, the other a nocturnal rainforest climber. This guide compares bearded dragons and crested geckos to help you choose the right pet. At a Glance Bearded … Read more

Bearded dragons and leopard geckos are two of the most popular pet reptiles in the world — and both make great first pets. But they have very different care needs, activity patterns, and personalities. This guide compares bearded dragons and leopard geckos side by side to help you choose. At a Glance Bearded Dragon Leopard … Read more

When a bearded dragon flattens its body against the ground and spreads out, it’s called pancaking — and it’s a normal, healthy behavior with a few different meanings. This guide explains why bearded dragons pancake and when it might mean something more. Why Do Bearded Dragons Pancake? 1. Absorbing Heat (Most Common) Flattening the body … Read more

Bearded dragons are diurnal — they’re active during the day and sleep at night. So when a dragon starts sleeping a lot during the day, it’s worth figuring out why. This guide explains why bearded dragons sleep so much and when it’s a concern. Normal Sleep vs. Too Much Sleep A healthy bearded dragon sleeps … Read more

Bearded dragons hide for many reasons — some completely normal, some worth investigating. A dragon that hides occasionally is usually fine; a dragon that hides constantly may be stressed or sick. This guide explains why bearded dragons hide and when to worry. Why Is My Bearded Dragon Hiding? 1. New Environment (Normal) A newly rehomed … Read more

If your bearded dragon suddenly stops using its basking spot, something is usually off — and the answer is often simpler than you think. This guide explains why bearded dragons stop basking and how to fix it. Why Is My Bearded Dragon Not Basking? 1. The Basking Spot Is Too Hot The most common reason: … Read more