Buyer question
How long does a bearded dragon live?
Our Animal Library gives the Bearded Dragon a lifespan of 10–15 years.
Source: the Normal bearded dragon page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Bearded Dragon in the Animal Library
The detail
The normal bearded dragon is the wild-type form of an inland Australian lizard that has become one of the most popular reptile pets. It is calm, curious and easy to handle, but it needs strong UVB, heat and a large enclosure.
- Origin
- Central Australia
- Best fit
- First lizard, families
What to weigh
Bearded dragons need a big enclosure, bright UVB and daily feeding of live insects and greens. Poor UVB causes metabolic bone disease.