Common Name: Bearded Dragon
Latin Name: Pogona vitticeps  

Native to: Australia
Size Range: 6 - 24 inches 
Life Span: 4-10 years 

General Appearance: Medium sized lizard with a large triangular shaped bead, flattened body and a tail measuring half the length of the animal. Gray, brown or reddish brown in color with small spiny scales covering the body with longer scales from the back of the head. When threatened a bearded dragon will puff out its throat resembling a spiky beard. 

Housing Requirements: 

Enclosure: Hatchlings can be kept in a 10-gallon aquarium for a few months. Adults will need a 30 Gallon Long aquarium or larger sized cage if more than one lizard is housed. Branches and rocks are needed for climbing and basking. A screen top is needed for ventilation. Do not house two adult males together. 

Temperature: 
Day 80-85 F.
Night 68-75 F
Basking 85-95 F. 

A heat lamp should be positioned over one end of the tank to produce the basking spot. Use thermometers to measure temperature. 

Heat/Light: Exo-Terra Sun Glo Daylight Heat lamps, which provide heat as well as UVA light, can be used for the basking spot. It is also recomended that you also consider using full spectrum lighting using one of the fluorescent bulbs made for reptiles that produce both UVA and UVB wavelengths.

Substrates: All Natural Reptilite Calcium Substrate provides a sandlike natural desert looking environment and is fairly easy to clean. All Natural Reptilite Calcium Substrate is ideal for desert dwelling reptiles and arachnids. The naturally spherical grains won’t scratch your valuable animals inside or out! There are no artificial dyes or chemicals in Reptilite. This low impact substrate also contains strontium and magnesium; while being free of silica and phosphates.

Though not intended as a food source or supplement, it is 100% edible and easily digestible. In fact, Reptilite is made of aragonite, the most soluble form of calcium carbonate available, allowing reptiles to easily ingest necessary calcium for proper bone development.

In addition for an easier and quick way to clean your Bearded Dragon's home, Zilla Terrarium Liner can also be used. 

Environment:  Desert habitat 

Diet: Bearded Dragons are omnivores. They need both animal and plant material in their diet. Crickets can be the primary food source. Hatchlings should only be fed crickets ½ the size the width of their head. Superworms can also be given to adult animals. Insects should be gut loaded prior to being fed to the dragons. Vegetables can include greens (turnip, mustard, and collard) green beans, carrot, squash and peas. Water should be provided in a dish. Some dragons like to be misted and will lap up drops of water this way. Some vitamin/mineral supplementation is needed in captivity. A powdered Calcium with D3 should be used 2-3 times weekly. Vitamin and Mineral Sprays should also be provided. 

Maintenance: Cleanliness of the enclosure is essential. Waste products should be removed daily. Handlers are advised to thoroughly wash their hands after holding any animal or animal related product. 

Recommended Products:
Carib Sea All Natural Reptilite Calcium Substrate
Zilla Terrarium Liner
Exo-Terra Sun Glo Daylight Heat Bulbs
Exo-Terra Thermometer
Herpcare Cricket Dust
Zoo Med Juvenile Bearded Dragon Food
Four Paws Nature's Vitamin Reptile Spray
ESU Reptile Iguana Vitamin Spray - Don't let the name fool you, this is a great supplement for your Dragon.
ESU Reptile Iguana Calcium Spray - Don't let the name fool you, this is a great supplement for your Dragon.
Live crickets, mealworms, superworms and pinky or fuzzy mice