| Reptiles are fast becoming the most popular pets | | | | friendly and inquisitive, which makes for an interesting |
| around, and in the number one spot in the popularity | | | | interaction between pet and owner, as well as |
| stakes are the bearded dragons. If you don't know a | | | | ensuring the survival of the bearded dragon after |
| lot about these reptiles, you may be excused for | | | | purchase, as he will happily fit right in without a lot of |
| wondering what all of the fuss is about. | | | | fuss. |
| Bearded dragons make great pets for a number of | | | | The bearded dragon is an ideal pet for those who |
| reasons; the most obvious is because they are so | | | | have children, and as long as younger children |
| cute. To start off with, they are one of the smallest | | | | understand that the bearded dragon is very fragile, |
| reptiles available, so they can easily be comfortably | | | | and can be hurt easily, the bearded dragons are safe |
| housed in an enclosure that doesn't use up the whole | | | | to be handled by children, and won't bite, or scratch. |
| of your home. Like all reptiles, they will require some | | | | They will quite happily lie on their owner's hands, and |
| special equipment to simulate their habitat, such as | | | | show no signs of discomfort, or distress while being |
| lights, and heating pads. | | | | handled. |
| When you see a bearded dragon, your first impulse | | | | Bearded dragons are easy to care for, as long as |
| will be to want to buy him right on the spot. The | | | | you know the equipment that is needed to simulate |
| bearded dragon wins many hearts because of his | | | | their environment, and will breed easily in the right |
| stunning looks. There are a number of different | | | | conditions. Reptile owners will all agree that if you are |
| bearded dragon colorings available including red, | | | | new to reptile ownership, the bearded dragon is the |
| orange, lemon, and white. They have exquisite | | | | best reptile to start off with because of his friendly |
| markings from head to toe, and have prickly looking | | | | disposition, hardiness and gentle nature. |
| spikes around their throats, which gives the | | | | If you are new to reptile ownership, and want to get |
| impression of them having a beard. | | | | a bearded dragon, make sure that you have all of |
| Not only does the bearded dragon look good, he is | | | | the necessary equipment and food ready for your |
| also one of the tamest, friendliest reptiles around. | | | | bearded dragon before bringing him home. Make sure |
| Many bearded dragons that are bred in captivity | | | | to ask your supplier, or local pet store what the |
| need no taming down, and can be handled | | | | dragon has been fed previously, and make sure that |
| immediately. They are very comfortable with their | | | | you simulate his environment to resemble his natural |
| human companions, and will often hold onto their | | | | habitat. By doing this, you will ensure the long, |
| owner's hands to avoid being put back in their | | | | healthy, happy life of your reptile companion for |
| enclosures. By nature, the bearded dragon is very | | | | many years to come. |