I really want a bearded dragon but my parents want me to prove that i am responsible enough?

Question

i really really really want one they are so awesome and possibly if you guys say that they are cool and gentle and loving and everything like that that would be a huge huge bonus thanks just leave good comments about them..and any information about them like eating habits and eating scheduals would be great thanks and other like certain basking lights that have worked for you and such THX!!!!!!

Answer 1

Well iv got a bearded dragon and i think hes amazing. When i 1st brought up the idea of getting one my parent disagreed, but a couple of month later i took them into a pet store, and there was a bearded dragon and a full set up for £120! (which is cheap for everything including the beardie) but there thoughts  changed when they saw him. Well i brought him home that day, and ever since they have been getting him out, talking to him lol. They are really easy to look after and dont cost that much to maintain.

The main things you need is a decent tank.... Mines 3x2x2ft which is ideal because i get him out everyday for a good couple of hours.

I use calci-sand as subtrate, it is easier to digest for aldult lizards for smaller ones i suggest reptile carpet or paper towels.

I have 2 lights i have a UVB light which stretchers right across the tank...this light is really important to them. The other one is a basking bulb 100watt they normally spend most of the time under it :)

I also have a heat mat on one side at night, which he lys on to keep himself warm.

I feed my bearded dragon cricket which i get £1.60 a tub a week.... he will eat dandlion leaf from the garden (make sure u wash them 1st) He will eat fruit aswell.

My beardie loves his warm bath. Make sure when he/her is sheddign give him a bath a day to help him shed easier. Put a few longs into his tank to make it more interesting for him.

Enjoy him/her they are wonderfull pet and really easliy looked after :)  

Answer 2

Bearded Dragons are really affectionate they love being handled and coming out of the tank. They are really friendly and rarely bite.

Feeding:

When young beardies have to eat between 40-50 small cricks a day       (80% cricks and 20% veg). When older they will eat between 10-15 (20% cricks and 80% veg). Never feed your beardies cricks too big for it (the with of their mouth is the right size !NO BIGGER!

Veg: Beardies should eat leafy greens like romaine lettuce (never feed iceberg lettuce as it has no nutritional value and  is very watery).

!!! NEVER FEED AVACADO OR RHUBARB- DEADLY FOODS !!!

Housing:

Bearded dragons grow between 18-2 inch's (usually on 20" but there is German giants). When young, beardies should be given at least a 10 gallon tank AT LEAST. When older they should be given a 30 gallon tank at AT LEAST although a 50 gallon tank is recommended.

Substrate:

Sand: looks nice in tank and does not harm your bearded dragon although i would recommend getting it from a reptile store.

Bark: i would not recommend using bark because crickets get underneath and will hide and distress your beardie.

Newspaper: this is a cheap and easy substrate! Although not very attractive it is very easy to clean up and is also very cheap!

I would recommend calcium sand because it looks very nice and isn't too expensive.

Answer 3

THEY ARE THE GREATEST THING AND IF YOUR SHOWING THIS TOO YOUR PARENTS PLEASSSSEEEE MOM LET HIM GET ITTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im sure that you guys will take great care of it JUSTMAKE SURE YOU DO YOUR RESEARCH and they are so nice and gental

Answer 4

if u have a dog start showing u take care of it and or a cat just take care of them and they will see u are reponsable

Answer 5

Here is a care sheet, remember most of it and the key facts, learn about them and your parents will see your ready for an reptile. Bring up loads of facts you learn't about themwhen you can. Here the sheet is:

The Bearded Dragon

Bearded Dragons are found only throughout Australia. They are a large species growing to a total length of 15-24 inches when adult.

What does the Bearded Dragon look like?

Bearded Dragons obtain their name due to puffing out their throat during defence and courtship displays. Both sexes do this, but males have a darker throat that turns jet black during a display. There are more morphs becoming available now, but the general colour of the Breaded Dragon is a mixture of brown shades. They have small spikes protruding from their throat, on top of their head and around their ears and running down the side of the body.

Bearded Dragons are a large species measuring a total length of 380-610mm (15-24”). Hatchlings are very small compared to the adults measuring 75-10mm (3-4”). Bearded Dragons are long lived and can live up to 10 years in captivity.

Where are Bearded Dragons from?

Bearded Dragons are found within Australia only. They are widely distributed throughout the Eastern states to the Eastern half of South Australia and South-eastern Northern territory.

Their habitat also varies from subtropical woodlands, scrublands, savannas, shore areas and deserts.

How do you keep Bearded Dragons?

Bearded Dragons are one of the easiest and hardiest species of lizards to keep as long as their requirements are met.

Large enclosures are best for Bearded Dragons so they can maintain their body temperature. Depending on the size of the Bearded Dragon you obtain, there is a high chance you will have to purchase a larger vivarium as the Bearded Dragon grows and matures.

As a rough guideline, we recommend the following sized vivariums for housing two Bearded Dragons together:

x2/3 Babies: 10-20mm (3-5”) Use 24x15x15”

x2/3 Juveniles: 180-255mm (7-10”) Use 36x24x24

x2 Sub/Adults: 330-610mm (13-24”) Use 48x24x24

You should provide a basking area with a daytime temperature between 35-43C (95-110F) the cool end of the vivarium should be in the range of 26-30C (80-85F). During the night the temperature should drop no lower than 16C (60F), most house temperatures don’t drop below this, but if yours does, use a heat mat on the warm side of the vivarium. UV light must be used to help Bearded Dragons obtain the Vitamin D-3 they require. Do not use a UV light with a percentage any lower then 5%.

While young, it is best to keep your baby Bearded Dragons on kitchen towel to prevent compaction of the substrate, this can be fatal. When older you can use a Reptile Sand, there are many different products on the market. You should also place cork bark branches and rocks for your Bearded Dragon to climb on.

Bearded Dragons are “Omnivorous” which means they feed on both plant and animal matter. When feeding live insects, ensure that the food is no larger then the width of the Bearded Dragons eyes. If too large, this could cause impaction or they could choke on the food. It is also best to feed young Bearded Dragons three times a day instead of one large meal to prevent this.

Bearded Dragons will eat a number of live insects such as crickets, locusts, mealworms, wax worms and cockroaches. When feeding plant foods, wash and finely chop and place in a dish. Your Bearded Dragon should be fed on 40-60% of plant matter when it is adult, while young offer this along side the live foods every other day.

We have listed below all the plant foods Bearded Dragons will take:

Escarole

Fancy dark lettuces (not iceberg)

Bok Choy

Endive

Carrots

Peas

Yellow Squash

Zucchini

Green Beans

Mustard, Collard, Kale and Beet Greens

Nasturtium, Hibiscus and Dandelion leaves and flowers

The below foods should be fed as treats only:

Romaine

Strawberries

Raspberries

Apples

Bananas

Squash

Melon

Mice Pinkies

and hope this helps.. for more info on these creature( i have lots more but it won't let me write it) get back to me..

Good luck.