Bearded dragons are a type of lizard that can be found in the wild, but they also make great pets! In this blog post, we will discuss 11 things you didn’t know about bearded dragons. One thing you might not have known is that some types of bearded dragons can eat raspberries. We will go into more detail about what makes these lizards so interesting below!
Bearded dragons can be found throughout the world, but are most commonly seen in Australia. They were also named after their bearded appearance that is created by scales on its throat and chin.
- Their habitat ranges from deserts to forests, often near streams or ponds for moisture and shade - they need both to survive (ex: a forest environment may not have enough water). The temperature of the region will determine how much time they spend underground during the day vs out in sunlight too. For instance, if it’s cold outside with low humidity then you might find them hiding underground more than usual because there isn’t as much heat to warm up these regions which makes it harder for them to regulate their body temperatures when active outdoors without sun exposure.
- Many bearded dragon species can live with a wide variety of other lizards, but they are more likely to be aggressive towards one another so it’s best to keep them in separate enclosures within the same home. In captivity, if you have two males that are housed together then they may fight or show signs of aggression like tail whipping and pushing their bodies against each other during cage cleanings.
- Bearded dragons need vitamin D from UVB rays - this is because without enough exposure to these types of light sources then calcium can’t be absorbed properly which leads to serious bone issues later on (ex: too many fractures). This will also lead to metabolic bone disease where animals develop problems such as seizures due to an imbalance in the body.
- If you want to take your bearded dragon outside of its home, then it’s important that you do so cautiously by ensuring there are no chemicals in the air or any obstacles nearby - if they’re going to dig under something like a plant pot for example then this can lead to them becoming stuck and stressed out which will make their owners panic even more. It’s best to keep an eye on them when taking them outdoors because things can get lost easily as well as being able to locate items with ease again once back inside the house (ex: plants).
- The beard is not actually part of their skin but instead made up from scales; these give off colors depending upon what color pigment is mixed into it at the time of shedding.
- Bearded dragons can actually eat raspberries (as well as other fruits and vegetables). They don’t need a lot to get the necessary nutrients they require, so it’s important not to overfeed them which will lead to weight gain and obesity just like with humans!
- There are many different types or breeds available on the market: some males have a vibrant “beard” that is more orange in color while others may be dark red or yellow. Females usually have much less noticeable coloring at the end of their mouth; this doesn’t mean she won’t paint her beard pink when trying to attract the male though because females can also do this! These kinds of bearded dragons tend to shed once every couple months, but can shed more often if they’re stressed.
- The lifespan of these lizards is about 20 years, and it’s important to have a good habitat for them with proper heating because their environment should be as close to the natural one in Australia as possible. Bearded dragons also need a UV bulb so they can get enough sunlight on their skin through basking!
- Males will display dominance by inflating themselves until they look like fireballs-if you ever see this behaviour from your bearded dragon, make sure he gets plenty of space before trying to pet him again or else he’ll just keep getting bigger! Females may seem docile but are actually very protective mothers who always want her babies safe-she will puff herself up when she feels threatened.
- Bearded dragons are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and animals-they’ll typically eat fruits (especially raspberries!), vegetables such as tomatoes or spinach, eggs from their own clutches of babies if female, meat products like worms or insects, crickets and mealworms.
- You can tell the gender of your bearded dragon by looking at his throat: males have a bony ridge on either side while females don’t. Females also tend to be bigger than males!
- Your beardie will shed its skin every four months or so-it’s important not to pick it up when this is happening because that could cause the shedding process to stop prematurely and lead to infections in later shedding periods.
- Bearded dragons can live to be around 12 years old!
- Bearded dragons are typically nocturnal, meaning they sleep during the day and come out at night-they’re also really good at telling time so if you want your pet to wake up for feeding or other tasks make sure it’s a reliable clock source that sets off every morning.
- They don’t like being wet because of their dry skin: unlike some lizards who can drink water while soaking in it bearded dragon will have trouble breathing underwater which means they need an artificial heat source such as a lamp with UVB rays when outside somewhere cold (like Canada). This is especially important in winter months!
- If your beardie has a bad day and won’t eat, try putting live crickets in their enclosure for the next meal.
- They can be territorial so it’s important to keep them away from other animals and high traffic areas such as where people are sitting or walking on your floor!
- Bearded dragons shed skin just like humans do-they will typically go through this process every few weeks when they’re young but can last up to around six months depending on age; shedding periods usually happen late at night (again because of their nocturnal tendencies) which is why you’ll find piles of dry scales scattered across your bedroom floor sometimes. Shedding may also occur out in the open if there isn’t enough space within their terrarium.
- Bearded dragons are very, VERY sensitive to light and can’t handle it at all.
- They can eat a variety of food items including cut up fruits and vegetables, carrots (raw or cooked), strawberries, oranges-you know the drill. There’s also the occasional live prey with meals too!
- It is important for bearded dragons to have access to UVA rays during their day; they get this exposure by basking under sunlight outside in warmer climates but if you’re not able to do that then special reptile lamps will work as well: make sure the lamp has a UVB rating on it of close to 12% or higher before purchasing one though. The other thing about these bulbs is they need around 14 hours of use each day in order to be effective.
- The average life span for a bearded dragon is about 15 years if you can believe it!
- Bearded dragons are great at climbing-they’ll even do so on their own without any help from the owner of the terrarium, which is crazy considering they’re so heavy and have no hands or legs!
- They also enjoy lounging outside their cage during periods when temperatures allow; this will give them some sun exposure too as long as there’s not an excessive amount of light coming through. It’s important that they don’t get left out for extended periods of time though because it can cause heatstroke and potentially death.
- When purchasing a tank, make sure it’s at least 45 gallons so they have plenty of room to roam around and be comfortable.
- Bearded dragons can eat raspberries! This is a recent discovery that scientists made in the last few years, but it turns out bearded dragons love them just as much as we do-maybe more. It’s important not to feed too many berries because they’re high in sugar content, but you can sprinkle some on their food once in awhile for an added treat.
- They also need UV light exposure every day; make sure you purchase one with this function if your tank doesn’t already come equipped with one.