by beardiepedia | Nov 30, 2025 | Health & Wellness
Bearded dragons are masters of disguise. In the wild, showing weakness makes them an easy target for predators. This instinct stays with them in captivity, meaning they will hide their illness until they can no longer physically mask it. By the time you notice...
by beardiepedia | Nov 30, 2025 | Enclosures & Tanks
If you walk into a generic pet store, you will likely be sold a “Bearded Dragon Starter Kit.” These usually come with a 40-gallon glass aquarium (or even smaller). The employee might tell you this is perfectly fine for your lizard’s entire life. They...
by beardiepedia | Nov 29, 2025 | Substrate & Decor
Ask ten bearded dragon owners what the best bedding is, and you will get ten different answers. The debate over substrate (flooring) is heated, confusing, and often scary for new owners. The main fear is Impaction—a life-threatening condition where a dragon...
by beardiepedia | Nov 29, 2025 | Lighting & Heating
When you bring a bearded dragon into your home, you aren’t just a pet owner; you are becoming the Sun. In the wild Australian outback, bearded dragons rely on the sun for two things: intense heat to digest their food and ultraviolet (UVB) rays to synthesize...
by beardiepedia | Nov 29, 2025 | Diet & Feeding
Let’s be honest: keeping boxes of live crickets or a colony of roaches in your house isn’t for everyone. They can be noisy, smelly, and occasionally escape. It is very tempting to walk into the pet store and grab a jar of “Freeze-Dried Crickets” or a...
