| Many times people get a beardie and just love the | | | | Good signs |
| creature but unfortunately the animal dies in a couple | | | | When buying a dragon, look for good signs. This is a |
| of weeks or months. In fact, statistics show that | | | | good start. If the dragon can claim these signs, then |
| more than 70% of beardies die in their first year of | | | | you might have found your new pet: |
| life, if they live together with a new owner. | | | | 1. No missing toes or tail nip |
| So, when you want to get a Bearded Dragon, you | | | | 2. A tail curled up towards the head |
| should look it over carefully. Some things you should | | | | 3. An active animal or basking |
| notice right away is how alert and active the Dragon | | | | 4. Eyes are clear and open. |
| is. Do not buy a Beardie which looks to be lethargic | | | | Bad signs |
| and is unable to lift its head. | | | | Also, check for these bad signs: |
| Before deciding which Beardie to buy, do ensure that | | | | 1. Lethargy |
| you check them for sores, burns, external parasites | | | | 2. Any form of excretions around the eyes |
| or any deformities. One of the most important things | | | | 3. Missing toes, tail nip |
| is to look at the size of the Beardie. If too young, | | | | 4. No movement |
| bearded dragons can be very fragile and more apt to | | | | 5. Depressions in back of head |
| become ill or overly stressed. It is much easier to | | | | You should also pay attention where the dragon is |
| care for a more developed Bearded Dragon. If you | | | | kept. If the place claims poor conditions, there is a |
| are a beginner owner it is highly recommended to | | | | good chance you'll get an animal with a poor health. |
| start with a juvenile rather than a hatchling. | | | | |