The Essential Guide for Bearded Dragon Pet Owners
Bearded dragons are the true charmers of the reptile pet world.
Hardy, happy and easy-going, clean and very quiet, it's easy to see why they've become such popular pets!
Beardies are interesting to meet and fun to know. They can also be fairly easy to care for if you know what you're doing, when, why and exactly how to do it.
Sadly, there's a lot of confusion among new owners about good bearded dragon care:
Should their tank be a bit warmer? A bit cooler?
Should their lights be on? Off? Does it matter?
And what is your pet trying to tell you, when they unfurl their impressive beard, or turn their nose up at dinner, or suddenly start twitching?
Is what they're doing normal? Or is it time to call the vet?
All this and much more is covered in this complete guide for new to intermediate beardie dragon owners to help them grow in pet knowledge, skills and confidence.
You'll find out:
- How and where to buy the best, healthiest dragon.
- How to set up their new home properly.
- What to feed them and what they must never eat.
- All the behaviours you're likely to see. How to understand what your pet is trying to tell you.
- What to expect at each stage of your bearded dragon's life.
- What's safe for your pet? What isn't?
- How do you keep them healthy?
- How long will they live?
- Is it better to have two, so they keep each other company?
- What are morphs? Hets? Dunners?
- How to connect with the community of bearded dragon lovers.
And much more.
Many thousands of bearded dragons will be adopted as pets this year. Sadly, too many will die within months, simply because their owners didn't understand their pets' simple needs. This suffering is almost entirely preventable. All it takes is the right knowledge along with a smart pet care routine.
It's all thoroughly explained in this book. You'll learn everything you must do, starting even before you bring your new pet home. The result is worry-free pet ownership and a happy, healthy pet who enjoys a long and strong life.
Written in a friendly, casual style, you can dip into this book on a need-to-know basis. You'll find exactly the information you need when you need it with clear descriptions. Or read it cover-to-cover, if you want a deep dive into all things dragon!
Suitable for adults, teens and older children, it's the must-have book for expectant, new or recent bearded dragon owners, or anyone who wants to join them!
Bauer, Kaitlin: - Drawing, and especially drawing birds and animals, "always feels like coming home," says Canadian wildlife artist, advocate and art educator Kaitlin Bauer. A West-coast native, she spent every summer hiking and camping, a family tradition that sparked her love of encountering animals in their natural surroundings. She recalls her desire to show their intelligence, wit and resilience in her art starting almost from the time she learnt how to hold a drawing pencil.Attending an elementary school where students had the advantage of learning First Nations cultures is where she first came to understand her own spiritual connection to the animals she was drawing. That sense of connection and love for animals has become her favourite aspect of wildlife art. Her commitment to her art increased with a move to rural Nova Scotia in 2013, where she was able to establish her studio in the home she shares with her husband and beloved dogs. Crows, foxes, owls and wolves now feature in the works it excites her to share with her students and collectors of her art.
Johnson, Jacquelyn Elnor: - Jacquelyn Elnor Johnson is the author of ten books about pets and animals, including the bestselling bearded dragon book for kids, I Want A Bearded Dragon. She believes that every pet deserves a caring, responsible owner and has made it her mission to write books that help pet owners and pets have many happy, healthy years to enjoy together.
