What are the 9 types of bearded dragons?

What are the 9 types of bearded dragons?

There are 9 different types of Bearded Dragons species, these are:

• Pogona Barbata / Coastal or Eastern Bearded Dragon.
• Pogona Henrylawsoni / Rankins or Lawsons Bearded Dragon.
• Pogona Microlepidota / Small Scaled or Drysdale River Bearded Dragon.
• Pogona Minor Minor / Dwarf Bearded Dragon.

How long does it take for a bearded dragon to recover from MBD?

Depending on the severity of the Metabolic Bone Disease will determine how long it takes for your bearded dragon to properly recover. In minor instances, it may only take a few weeks; in more severe cases, it could take 6 months up to a year to fully recover.

What type of bearded dragon is the best pet?

Bearded dragons are popular, well-known lizards, currently considered one of the best pet lizards. There are eight species of bearded dragons, but the most popular one is the inland or central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) from the arid to semi-arid southeastern parts of Australia.

Do bearded dragons recognize their name?

So do Bearded Dragons actually know their name? Bearded dragons can actually learn to respond to their name if they associate it with something that will benefit them such as food. Using the same tone of voice and repetition are both vital if you want your Bearded Dragon to know their name.

How do I rehydrate my bearded dragon?

Bearded dragons drink water, need water and continual mild dehydration causes long term health issues. When a bearded dragon is dehydrated, it is also likely constipated. Provide water by a combination of hydrating routines including bathing, misting (spraying), food, drinking from a bowl and syringe or eye dropper.

Is tap water safe for bearded dragons?

Bearded dragons can drink tap water; however, it is a good idea to use one of the commercially available dechlorinating products to treat the water. There are chloramines and chlorine in the water that you want to remove as well as unwanted minerals present in the water.

Do Bearded dragons eat every day?

Bearded Dragons should be fed at least once a day, how much will depend on their age. Baby Bearded Dragons will need to eat more insects than vegetables, and they will need to be fed more often than older Beardies. They can be fed up to three times a day.

Can you sleep with your bearded dragon?

To put it quite plainly, no, they cannot, at the very least they should not sleep in the bed with you. Due to their sleeping habits and small stature, it is extremely dangerous for your bearded dragon to be sleeping in the same bed as you and is highly advised against for the safety of your bearded dragon.

Do Bearded dragons eat their shed?

Why Do Bearded Dragons Eat Their Own Shedding Skin? It’s actually a perfectly natural behaviour for your Bearded Dragon to eat its own skin once it’s been shed. In captivity, a Bearded Dragon will display exactly the same behaviour so you will often see them eating their own skin.

Is shedding painful for bearded dragons?

One thing you must never do though, is pull skin off, or peel skin. I’ve witnessed many reptiles, not just Bearded Dragons, get damaged skin/scales due to keepers “aiding” the shed process. This does cause them pain and can lead to infections, so don’t do it.

Can I handle my bearded dragon while its shedding?

You can hold a bearded dragon while shedding but you should keep the handling time to a bare minimum and only handle them if it’s necessary. Shedding can be a stressful and painful time for bearded dragons and holding them too often can make the process much more difficult and even cause injury.