Rocko's Dragon Ranch
Bearded Dragon Care Sheet
Fruits
Mango
Melon
Peaches
Apples
Kiwi
Pears
Grapes
Raspberries
Strawberries
Cantelope
Vegetables/ Greens
Carrots
Sweet potato
Squash
Kale
Peas
Parsley
Collard greens
Mustard greens
Insects
Crickets
Mealworms
Roaches
Superworms
Silkworms
Cockroaches
Earthworms
Wax worms "as treat"
Fruit and Veggies to Avoid
Tomatoes
Lemons
Oranges
Iceberg lettuce
Toxicity Plants
Other acidic fruits and vegetables
Supplements
--Multivitamins and calcium with D3 supplements.
Housing
--Baby bearded dragons should be housed in a 10 gallon tank. Adults should be kept in a 40 gallon breeder tank or bigger.
Temperature
--One side of the cage should be 100-110F and the other side should be approximately 80-85F. Night temperature should be 65-70F. The temperature and humidity gauge are very important.
Humidity
--Moderate 40-60%
Substrates
--Paper towels, newspaper or indoor/outdoor carpet are all adequate. Always use carpet for your baby bearded dragon.
Life-span
--10 plus years with proper care.
Feeding
--Fruits, vegetables, greens and insects.
Grooming
--A light mist shower every other day will help your dragon to shed. This can be done with a spray bottle. Also, placing your dragon in warm, distilled water once or twice a week for 10- 20 minutes will help keep your beardie hydrated.
Cage furniture
--Log or branch for basking, shallow water bowl, shelter to hide in and potted, non-toxic plants.
Size
--Bearded Dragons can get up to 15-24 inches.
Handling
--Wash your hands before and after touching your Bearded Dragon to avoid Salmonella.
Lighting
--UVB 5.0-10.0 and UVA . These lights should be on for 10-14 hours a day and should be replaced every 6 months. Whenever possible, bearded dragons love the natural sunlight.