

This dissolves quicker than other sands and will even benefit your gecko with calcium additives when swallowed. If sand is used, calcium based sand is recommended. These however are dirty and dusty and should be sieved through regularly to remove any waste. If you want something to look natural, then sand and soils can be the most aesthetically pleasing. A choice of substrate very much depends on what is more important for you. Substrate & Décorīearded Dragons come from dry, arid areas which should be re-created in a captive environment. Many vivariums are available on the market today already made to suit most reptiles, with ventilation holes and even fittings for the various heat and light appliances. Be sure to have plenty of ventilation holes. If you use regular chipboard or other non-coated woods, the vivarium will not last long with the water spillage and waste products related to keeping any animal. I suggest a wooden vivarium, which is coated with melamine to allow the enclosure to last much longer. A vivarium can be made from a number of materials wooden with melamine coating, glass, plastic and even good quality metal enclosures have been made. Housingįor a single or pair of Bearded Dragons a vivarium 120cm Length x 60cm Width x 60cm Height will be ample room. Some of the most popular are the Citrus Yellows and Blood Reds dragons. In recent years breeders have been producing Bearded Dragons in a range of colours and even scaleless forms. Bearded Dragons are more active during the day and appear to be more at home with being held and interacting with people.

Whilst larger and more expensive to keep than Leopard Geckos Bearded Dragon Care is relatively simple and they can make great beginner pets.

Bearded Dragons are perhaps the most ideal beginners pet lizard.
