Bearded Dragon

The group of people who would like to have this exotic reptile as a pet increases every day. Its scientific name is Pogona Vitticeps, and it is a medium size animal. It is originally from Australia, and inhabits semi-arid woodlands and savannah habitats.

They are called “bearded” because of their particular skin underside of their throat, which is covered of spiky scales; although they also have the rest of their body covered by those, yet they are not very sharp. Each one shows a variety of colors that include chestnut, brownish gray, reddish, gray, green and orange. They have the ability to change the color of their skin to regulate their body temperature or to express their mood.

This reptile grows up to 16-24 inches long and usually weighs about 14-16 ounces. They also have a big head, strong legs and a long tail, which has the same size of their torso.

Like any exotic animal they require specific care. They are omnivorous and voracious; they eat insects, small mice, fruits and vegetables. Among the insects, they prefer cockroaches, silkworms, flour moths and grasshoppers. They also eat fruits and vegetables such as pear, mango, blackberry, apple, fig, papaya, parsley, spinach, celery, alfalfa, chard, carrot and watercress. They can also eat canned food for cats and a baby mouse, once a week.

Dragons should be kept inside big terrariums with UV lamps, allowing them to have a temperature of 30 to 40 degrees Celsius during the day, and 20 degrees C at night. They need to be carefully sprayed with water. Because of their beauty and uniqueness, it is an ideal partner for exotic animal lovers.