Buyer question
Is a bearded dragon good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Bearded Dragon 4 out of 5 for beginners (good first lizard).
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.
- Best fit
- First lizard, families
- Handling
- 5 out of 5 (Calm, handles well)
- Setup complexity
- 4 out of 5 (UVB, heat, large tank)
- Feeding ease
- 3 out of 5 (Live insects plus greens)
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.