How do you measure a bearded dragon for lenght?

Question

do you measure with or without the tail 8" body length and 18" with tail included

Answer 1

most people measure it separately.  they say the body is a foot and with the tail it is two feet.  it depends.  what ever way you want to do it.  you can say 8" with out the tail or you can say 18" including the tail

it is up to you  

Answer 2

it doesn't matter but i think most people measure from nose to vent, but you can measure it from nose to tip of tail if you want

Answer 3

generally it's the lenght of the whole body but you can do it anyway you want, just specify what your measurement includes.