Bearded Dragon Care Guide

Bearded dragons are omnivores needing UVB, a basking spot, leafy greens, and live insects. One of the best beginner reptiles.

Bearded dragons are one of the most rewarding reptiles you can keep — interactive, calm, and genuinely personable. They thrive with proper UVB, a basking spot of 110-120°F, an omnivore diet that shifts from insects to greens as they age, and a minimum 4x2x2-foot enclosure.

Quick Care Facts

• Diet: 70% insects (juveniles) → 70% greens (adults); dust every insect feeding with calcium
• Lifespan: 10-15 years
• Enclosure: Minimum 4x2x2 ft for adults
• UVB: T5 HO 10.0 required — replace every 6 months
• Basking: 110-120°F hot spot; cool end 80-85°F

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