Bearded Dragons may be the best pet reptiles around but they still require more care than a budgie or hamster . Read the following before you buy your Bearded Dragon.
Your Cage Setup Will Cost More Than Your Bearded Dragon
At present a baby Bearded Dragon costs around R100-R200 depending on where you buy it from. A good starter cage with basking lamps, UVB lighting, substrates, calcium powder,thermometers can cost around R1000.
Second Hand Fish Tank Syndrome
Do not go home after buying a Bearded Dragon and dump it into a second hand glass aquarium without basking lamps or UVB lights.
Cant Afford A UVB Lamp Don’t Buy A Dragon
Bearded Dragons need access to a UVB light without one they will get sick and die. If you cannot afford UVB lights don’t buy that R100 Bearded Dragon.
Buying More Than One Bearded Dragon
Bearded Dragons do not need friends . If you have never kept a Bearded Dragon Before always start with a single animal.
Bearded Dragons are Easy to keep If you Buy the Right Products
If you buy the correct cage, basking lights, UVB lights, substrate, calcium andthermometers your Bearded Dragon will be a happy healthy pet for the next 8-10 years. If you do not provide the correct conditions your Bearded Dragon will not be a happy healthy pet and it life span will be much shorter.
Timothy Zedi
Tim Zedi is a seasoned reptile enthusiast with over 25 years of experience in keeping and breeding a wide variety of reptiles. Tim was the former chairman of the West Rand Herpetological Association and volunteered at the Transvaal Snake Park.Tim has been instrumental in creating knowledge in the reptile community. He is a regular contributor to Practical Reptile Keeping magazine, where he shares his expertise and insights. Through his work, Tim has become a respected figure in the herpetology field, dedicated to educating others and promoting responsible reptile care.