| It's important that you provide your dragon with a | | | | ground space. |
| proper enclosure. There are a few things you need | | | | Material |
| to consider when buying one. This article will give you | | | | Another important consideration when choosing |
| a few tips for choosing bearded dragon habitats. | | | | habitats for bearded dragons is material. You should |
| Size | | | | get one made from wood or glass. These two |
| The most important consideration by is size. Your | | | | materials will help retain heat inside the enclosure. |
| beardie will be unhappy and unhealthy if you keep | | | | Avoid wire cages because they don't retain heat. |
| him in an enclosure that's too small. Dragons up to | | | | Also, your dragon may injure his nose or feet if he's |
| seven inches long can be kept in a 10 gallon aquarium. | | | | kept in this type of cage. If you must get one of |
| 20 gallon tanks are suitable enough for those | | | | these cages, look for one that has plastic-coated |
| measuring up to 12 inches. Adults over 12 inches long | | | | wire. |
| should be kept in 20 gallon aquariums. | | | | Lid |
| Space | | | | You may be wondering why you'll need a lid if |
| Whatever size enclosure you choose, it's more | | | | bearded dragons don't like to climb much. Well, your |
| important to have more ground space than vertical | | | | lizard will certainly climb towards the opening if he |
| space. Unlike many other types of lizards, bearded | | | | sees it's a way to freedom. Therefore, make sure |
| dragons don't spend a lot of time off the ground. | | | | you get a lid that fits tightly so that it can't be |
| They only climb trees and other objects occasionally, | | | | pushed open easily. |
| so you need to make sure they have plenty of | | | | |