Baby Bearded Dragons
The Bearded Dragon is a docile and “easy-to-care” for species that has been captive bred in the USA and Europe for over 30 years. The Bearded Dragon is available in it’s natural color and pattern, but more and more designer color morphs are being bred, making this species attractive for both the beginning reptile enthusiast as well as for the advanced hobbyist. Bearded Dragon facts:Scientific name: Pogona vitticepsFamily: Bearded Dragon’s belong to the family AgamidaeDistribution: Deserts & scrubland to subtropical woodlands of Central and parts of Southern AustraliaAverage hatchling size: 3 ½ – 4 inches (8-10cm)Average adult size: 16 – 24 inches (40-60cm)Average life span: 8 to 12 years (some individuals even live 14+ years)Housing: Exo Terra’s Natural Terrarium LARGE/LOW is ideal for Bearded Dragons. Bearded Dragons are very territorial, so males should never be housed together.Substrate: the Exo Terra Sand Mat resembles the compacted substrate in the Bearded Dragon’s natural env