This new edition of the best-selling The Bearded Dragon Manual will help you take quality care of your pet and describes why these attractive lizards are the best reptiles to own. From breeding, egg-laying, and basic genetics to creating a comfortable habitat, understanding typical bearded dragon behavior and personality quirks, diet and nutrition, and so much more, each detailed chapter will bring you closer to this remarkable reptile! Also included are insightful answers to dragon owners’ frequently asked questions, as well as illustrated chapters on color morphs and the care and breeding of frilled dragons. New edition includes updated information on care and feeding, breeding, habitat, and habits, as well as eight new sections.

Bearded Dragons are one of the most popular reptiles to keep as a pet and require some specialist knowledge. They're not hard to keep once you have the basic knowledge, but they do require a special, well balanced and appropriate environment to keep them happy and healthy. This book gives you tips, tricks and knowledge to help your Bearded Dragon thrive and help you save money by avoiding expensive Veterinary bills and avoid purchases you don't need ( that pet stores will say you do ). Topics covered: * Deciding whether to own a Dragon * How to choose a dragon when buying * General dragon history and information * How much they cost, initially and ongoing * What to look for when buying equipment * What NOT to buy – save your money * What bearded dragons eat * Common diseases, how to avoid them and how to treat them * How to deal with shedding skin * What is brumation * Correct lighting and temperature * Which are the best substrates * Common behaviours * Common pitfalls

Bearded Dragons are one of the most popular reptiles to keep as a pet and require some specialist knowledge. They're not hard to keep once you have the basic knowledge, but they do require a special, well balanced and appropriate environment to keep them happy and healthy.This book gives you tips, tricks and knowledge to help your Bearded Dragon thrive and help you save money by avoiding expensive Veterinary bills and avoid purchases you don't need ( that pet stores will say you do ).Topics covered:* Deciding whether to own a Dragon* How to choose a dragon when buying* General dragon history and information* How much they cost, initially and ongoing* What to look for when buying equipment* What NOT to buy - save your money* What bearded dragons eat* Common diseases, how to avoid them and how to treat them* How to deal with shedding skin* What is brumation* Correct lighting and temperature* Which are the best substrates* Common behaviours* Common pitfalls

Going against the common misconception that lizards as pets are distant and aloof, bearded dragons are friendly and love being handled-in fact, in most respects, bearded dragons aren't your typical lizard. Hardy, sociable, and relatively low-maintenance, they're a fabulous pet for a first-time lizard owner, and can give you up to a decade of loving companionship. Whether you're living alone in an apartment or have a household full of children and other pets, a bearded dragon will quickly become a part of your family once you bring it home. But how can you tell if a bearded dragon is the right animal for you? And once you get one-how do you care for it? This book will answer those questions and more, giving you an in-depth look at bearded dragon care and ownership, from where to find your new pet (and how to pick a healthy individual) to setting up the terrarium and formulating the perfect diet-and even giving you an introduction to breeding practices. Once you have it in the right home with a good basking light, regular care of a bearded dragon is surprisingly fun and easy. Provided they get regular care and attention, bearded dragons aren't prone to illness or injury-but just in case, this book also introduces you to some of the more common ailments affecting this species and the proper ways to diagnose and treat them. You'll also learn how to prevent these illnesses from occurring with a clean and properly heated enclosure and a proper balance of vegetable and protein food and regular administration of calcium supplements. With their dramatic spiked heads and variety of colorations, bearded dragons have taken the pet world by storm since becoming a world-wide option in the early 1990s-and with the information provided in this book, you too can become a proud dragon owner.

Called "the puppy dog of lizards," what makes a Bearded Dragon the most popular, charming and frisky of lizard pets. Readers learn how to care for and where to get this friendly little lizard. They also learn the basics and responsibilities of good pet ownership. Includes 27 colour photos and lively writing for kids in grades 3 to 7.

Bearded dragons: The Essential Guide to This Amazing Animal with Amazing PhotosThe Pogona is a group of reptiles that includes different kind of species of lizards often called "bearded dragons." The name "bearded dragon" comes from the little thorns that reside beneath the head of the animal which resemble beards. The bearded dragon is often found in Australia. In the wild, it inhabits the arid and subtropical woodlands, savannas, shore areas, deserts, and scrublands. The bearded dragon is usually kept as a pet. In fact, this is fast becoming one of the most popular pets in the UK because they are easy to take care of, have a long life span, and eat a wide variety of food.

Describes bearded dragons, including what they look like, where they live, some of their behaviors, how they reproduce, and how they fit in the world.