Baby bearded dragons. There are many different kinds of bearded dragons, the most common ones are desert-dwellers found in Australia. Generally, they do not require much attention to keep them happy and healthy.
A baby bearded is about 8 weeks old when they are born. They average about 12 cm long including their tails. For comparison, adult males can grow up to 45 cm long. The smallest lizards of all known reptiles, the short-horned lizard, typically stay under two inches (5 cm) long.
Though they can generally consider as “easy” pets for their lack of required upkeep. Compared with other pets like cats or dogs. You should always research your particular type of pet. Before committing to taking care of it full time.
Choosing healthy baby bearded dragons
It’s important to remember that all types of bearded dragons are not the same. And they can divide into three main categories:
Desert
Living in deserts, they have adapted to hiding during the heat of the day and coming out at night. They usually eat bugs or plants. Examples include yellow-headed, sandstone, Centralia blackhead, etc.
High humidity
As their name suggests, these bask in high humidity to keep themselves hydrated. As other species avoid soaking up water like a sponge to stay cool.
Snow-dwelling
These animals live in colder climates than others. So they have “adopted” by living underground. Or near mountains without many predators around them. These types include Beardies from the Blue Mountains. New South Wales, in the small town of Wentworth Falls. Which import in the nineties.
Though all bearded dragons share some physical characteristics. Each has its own unique traits due to its geographic location. For example, beardies from Western Australia tend. To have light spots on their underbellies. Desert-dwellers tend to be brown with shades of red and orange around their mouths. While high humidity beardies are green/ yellow or blue /red (the same “cool” colors that lizards like). Snow-dwellers are usually white. Or grey with tiny dark spots dotted across their bodies. Used for camouflage in snowy areas.
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How to feed baby bearded dragons?
Hand-feeding your baby bearded dragon is an easy way to make sure he gets his daily intake of vitamins. And nutrients necessary to support healthy growth. Not only that. Hand-feeding will help your lizard form a bond with you which will encourage him to be tamer. When handled later on – something that’s very important. If you want your Bearded Dragon to be a part of your family.
Prepare some ‘Bearded Dragon Pellets’ – pellets specifically made for Bearded Dragons. If these aren’t available in your local pet store, then you should look online. One good brand is Nash’s. You should feed an 18-month old baby bearded dragon two to three tablespoons of food (pellets) each day. Divided into three portions.
When hand feeding any kind of animal (including dogs and cats). It’s important not to overfeed them as this may lead to obesity due to overeating. Which can affect their health and well-being. So make the food pellets are moist before you hand feed them to your Bearded Dragon.
Baby Bearded Dragon Diet & Hydration
You can soak the pellets in water so they’ll soften up. Leave the pellets to sit until they absorb most of the moisture. Only then should you feed it to your lizard.
For more information about how often and how much you should feed a bearded dragon, take a look at this article on ‘feeding bearded dragons’.
If your Bearded Dragon lizards are healthy enough. There’s no need to force food down their throats if they’re not hungry. This is true especially after feeding time. Always let your lizard rest for at least thirty minutes before trying to feed him again.
It should be noted that only baby bearded Dragons should be hand-fed because adults have different dietary requirements compared to juveniles. This way, you won’t give your pet any infections. Or diseases from contact with bodily fluids on your hands during feeding time.
So now that you know how often and how much you should feed a baby bearded dragon. Go grab a few pellets – or better yet some moistened pellets – and get started.
