Are you the owner of a red-bearded dragon? If so, you're probably fascinated by these creatures and curious to learn more about them. In this blog post, we'll provide some interesting facts about red-bearded dragons that you may not have known before. We'll also share some tips on how to care for these lizards. Keep reading to learn more!
MORPH:
The Australian Pogona vitticeps, or bearded dragon, is a well-known reptile that comes in a variety of colors and patterns. One of the most striking variations is the all-red morph, which is caused by a genetic mutation. While not all bearded dragons express this mutation, those that do are truly stunning to behold. In addition to their vibrant coloration, red bearded dragons also tend to be larger than their more common cousins. As a result, they are highly sought-after by reptile enthusiasts and make for impressive display animals. Although they are typically calm and easy to care for, red-bearded dragons can be quite territorial, so it is important to provide them with plenty of space. With proper care and attention.
Appearance
The bearded dragon, as a species, is quite prehistoric in appearance. They have scales, spines, and a spikey collar that they can inflate when stressed or when they are trying to attract a mate.
Beardies can grow to 24 inches, in length, and weigh approximately 1 pound. Their tail accounts for approximately half of their body length, and their exact coloring can vary according to their morph.
The red-bearded dragon is one morph that is easy to spot. These do not occur in the wild and have been bred in captivity. The exact shade of red depends on the precise morph, but fully red and ruby red morphs attract high price tags.
Feeding Your Red-Bearded Dragon
Consisting of a combination of insects, vegetables, and fruit, a bearded dragon’s diet can seem somewhat complicated. Especially when you incorporate the need to gut load and dust feeders. However, once you’re in the habit of proper feeding, it is not too difficult to maintain.
Young beardies grow quickly and need a diet to sustain this growth. Feed 75% insects and 25% plants. Young hatchlings are fed insects every quarter of an hour, and by 2 months of age, they will still need feeding protein three times a day.
Adults, which are beardies aged 18 months or older, should be fed once a day and be given 25% insects and 75% plants. Alternate and change the types of insects and plants you feed to keep your beardie interested in its food.
Are Red-Bearded Dragons Friendly? Our Handling Advice
Bearded dragons rarely bite, and when they do it is usually for good reason. For the most part, this little reptile not only puts up with handling but seems to quite enjoy being in human hands and arms. Wash your hands before and after handling a beardie. Start with just a few minutes a day, and increase the time up to 20 minutes a day, but remember that your beardie needs warmth and the confines of its tank, so do not keep it out of the tank for too long a period.