Bearded Dragons: The Essential Guide

Book excerpt: Bearded Dragons are one of the most popular reptiles to keep as a pet and require some specialist knowledge. They're not hard to keep once you have the basic knowledge, but they do require a special, well balanced and appropriate environment to keep them happy and healthy. This book gives you tips, tricks and knowledge to help your Bearded Dragon thrive and help you save money by avoiding expensive Veterinary bills and avoid purchases you don't need ( that pet stores will say you do ). Topics covered: * Deciding whether to own a Dragon * How to choose a dragon when buying * General dragon history and information * How much they cost, initially and ongoing * What to look for when buying equipment * What NOT to buy – save your money * What bearded dragons eat * Common diseases, how to avoid them and how to treat them * How to deal with shedding skin * What is brumation * Correct lighting and temperature * Which are the best substrates * Common behaviours * Common pitfalls