Mouth rot in bearded dragons, also called stomatitis, is a common health issue that can have serious consequences if left untreated. White et al. (2011) highlight that stomatitis is one of the most common health issues in lizards, affecting nearly…
Knowing when and how to clean bearded dragons teeth is part of our preventative care to keep them healthy. Gum infections or tooth loss that can make eating difficult. Luckily for us, it’s quite simple. If your bearded dragons teeth…
Dental disease is a widespread issue in captive bearded dragons. A UK study found that over 50% of bearded dragons in the UK had dental disease (Mott et al, 2020). Things that made the difference included age, body condition, concurrent…
Can bearded dragons recognize fake lizards, or are their reactions more about instinct than recognition? It’s a question that sparked the curiosity of scientists Frohnwieser et al., (2018). Guess what? These scientists found out that bearded dragons can recognize fake…
Bearded dragons taste their food, but it’s a little different from how we do! Our beardies sense of taste is all about survival, helping them figure out what’s safe to eat and what to avoid. Our bearded dragons taste buds…
The story of how bearded dragons choose their gender is about the incredible world of what determines whether they will be male or female. It’s more than chance—it’s a fascinating blend of genetics, temperature, and evolution. This story is based…
Let’s take a walk, or rather a crawl 😊, through a day in the life of wild bearded dragons. From sunbathing to purposeful treks, our little lizards live surprisingly purposeful lives in their natural habitats. More in this series: Missions…
The Curious Travels of Bearded Dragons Have you even wondered how far do bearded dragons travel in the wild? And why do they move at all? For bearded dragons travelling in the wild it’s a constant juggling act: move too…
Clogged femoral pores in bearded dragons are kind of like a broken mailbox. Femoral pores release a special waxy substance packed with chemical messages. It’s our bearded dragon’s way of sending messages to other lizards about important things like territory,…
