How to Pick Up & Handle a Bearded Dragon
Bearded dragons are famously docile and tolerant of handling — which is a big reason they’re so popular. But picking one up correctly matters:…
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Category: Care Guides
Bearded dragon care guides covering enclosure setup, lighting, temperature, handling, behavior, bathing, cleaning, and everyday husbandry.
Bearded Dragon Growth Chart: Size by Age
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…
Read guideJuvenile Bearded Dragon Care (4-12 Months): Complete Guide
Between about 4 and 12 months, a bearded dragon is a juvenile — a rapidly growing teenager with a big appetite. This is when…
Read guideBaby Bearded Dragon Care (0-4 Months): Complete Guide
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…
Read guideBearded Dragon vs Uromastyx: Which Pet Is Right for You?
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…
Read guideBearded Dragon vs Crested Gecko: Which Pet Is Right for You?
Bearded dragons and crested geckos are both hugely popular pet reptiles — but they come from completely different environments and need very different care.…
Read guideBearded Dragon vs Leopard Gecko: Which Pet Is Right for You?
Bearded dragons and leopard geckos are two of the most popular pet reptiles in the world — and both make great first pets. But…
Read guideWhy Is My Bearded Dragon Flat? (Pancaking Explained)
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…
Read guideWhy Is My Bearded Dragon Sleeping So Much?
Bearded dragons are diurnal — they’re active during the day and sleep at night. So when a dragon starts sleeping a lot during the…
Read guideWhy Is My Bearded Dragon Hiding?
Bearded dragons hide for many reasons — some completely normal, some worth investigating. A dragon that hides occasionally is usually fine; a dragon that…
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