Bearded Dragon Advice
Whether you are new to owning Bearded Dragons or an experienced reptile keeper, here is some useful information regarding health issues, diet recommendations and general care advice.
Bearded Dragon Diet - Safe Food List
A list of healthy live insects, salad leaves and wild weeds/flowers that are safe to include in your Bearded Dragons diet.
Bearded Dragon Caresheet
Bearded dragons are a medium-sized (<18”) desert-living lizard, originally from Australia.
Bearded Dragon Health Issues
Common health issues related to bearded dragons (and other lizards) and how to prevent and cure them.
Why does my Bearded Dragon sit with their mouth open?
Ever wondered why your Bearded Dragon sits with its mouth open? Find out why!
Safe Leafy Greens
A non-exhaustive list of safe leafy greens to feed your bearded dragon or tortoise and other vegetation loving reptiles
UVB Lighting for Reptiles
A detailed look at different types of UVB lighting available for reptiles, their uses, advantages and disadvantages of each and the best positioning for each type of bulb. Which brands are the best to use for your reptile.
How Much UVB Does My Reptile Need?
A quick list of the correct UVB % bulbs for the most commonly kept reptiles
Best Temperature For Keeping A Bearded Dragon
Colder viv end should be no hotter or cooler than 85°F/30°C but the hottest area which is the basking spot can be anything on or above 110°F/45°C during a 12 - 15 hour period of the day.
Beardie Basics
A basic list of requirements needed in order to keep a bearded dragon, including temperature, viv size and uvb
Reptile Substrates - The Good, The Bad And The Unsafe
Reptile substrates - a list of various reptile substrates, which ones are safe, which are unsafe as well as what reptiles are most suited to each type
A Word About Impaction In Reptiles
A word about impaction in reptiles and a short case study example explaining why often cases of impaction can be mistaken for vitamin deficiency
Keep Your Lizard Cool In Hot Weather!
This weeks Tip of the Week describes how to keep lizards that prefer cooler temperatures cool in hot weather
Wild Treats for Bearded Dragons, Tortoises and Other Vegetation-Loving Lizards
This weeks Tip of the Week is a quick note about feeding dandelion flowers as a great treat for reptiles such as tortoises and bearded dragons
Does Your Reptile Have Mites?
This weeks Tip of the Week is a summary of my longer blog article on reptile mites providing tips about where reptile mites come from and how to prevent them
How To Get Rid of Reptile Mites
3 methods to get rid of reptile mites which include using Frontline spray, reptile mite spray and a slower, non chemical method as well as ways to prevent mites in the first place
Gut Loading Feeder Insects
This weeks Tip of the week is a reminder not to forget to gut-load your feeder insects to make them more nutritious!
Trimming Lizard Claws
A tip on when and how to trim your lizards claws safely for their general health written by someone who has trimmed the claws of numerous species and sizes of lizards.
What To Feed Your Bearded Dragon
What food to feed your bearded dragon, types of leaves that are & are not suitable as well as some advice on healthy & not so healthy bugs
Feeding Tips for Insect-Eating Lizards
What types of insects are best to feed your lizards & how to ensure the most nutritional diet with each of of the types of feeder insects listed for their suitability
The Importance of Vitamin A
The importance of vitamin A in lizards. Problems & symptoms of a lack of vitamin A and ways to correct them