Choosing A Healthy And Happy Bearded Dragon
- Date: 2007-04-16 - Word Count: 300
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Many times people get a beardie and just love the creature but unfortunately the animal dies in a couple of weeks or months. In fact, statistics show that more than 70% of beardies die in their first year of life, if they live together with a new owner.
So, when you want to get a Bearded Dragon, you should look it over carefully. Some things you should notice right away is how alert and active the Dragon is. Do not buy a Beardie which looks to be lethargic and is unable to lift its head.
Before deciding which Beardie to buy, do ensure that you check them for sores, burns, external parasites or any deformities. One of the most important things is to look at the size of the Beardie. If too young, bearded dragons can be very fragile and more apt to become ill or overly stressed. It is much easier to care for a more developed Bearded Dragon. If you are a beginner owner it is highly recommended to start with a juvenile rather than a hatchling.
Good signs
When buying a dragon, look for good signs. This is a good start. If the dragon can claim these signs, then you might have found your new pet:
1. No missing toes or tail nip
2. A tail curled up towards the head
3. An active animal or basking
4. Eyes are clear and open.
Bad signs
Also, check for these bad signs:
1. Lethargy
2. Any form of excretions around the eyes
3. Missing toes, tail nip
4. No movement
5. Depressions in back of head
You should also pay attention where the dragon is kept. If the place claims poor conditions, there is a good chance you'll get an animal with a poor health.
All the best for you and your dragon(s),
Florian Ross
Bearded Dragons Definitive Guide
So, when you want to get a Bearded Dragon, you should look it over carefully. Some things you should notice right away is how alert and active the Dragon is. Do not buy a Beardie which looks to be lethargic and is unable to lift its head.
Before deciding which Beardie to buy, do ensure that you check them for sores, burns, external parasites or any deformities. One of the most important things is to look at the size of the Beardie. If too young, bearded dragons can be very fragile and more apt to become ill or overly stressed. It is much easier to care for a more developed Bearded Dragon. If you are a beginner owner it is highly recommended to start with a juvenile rather than a hatchling.
Good signs
When buying a dragon, look for good signs. This is a good start. If the dragon can claim these signs, then you might have found your new pet:
1. No missing toes or tail nip
2. A tail curled up towards the head
3. An active animal or basking
4. Eyes are clear and open.
Bad signs
Also, check for these bad signs:
1. Lethargy
2. Any form of excretions around the eyes
3. Missing toes, tail nip
4. No movement
5. Depressions in back of head
You should also pay attention where the dragon is kept. If the place claims poor conditions, there is a good chance you'll get an animal with a poor health.
All the best for you and your dragon(s),
Florian Ross
Bearded Dragons Definitive Guide
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Florian Ross is a freelancer and small lizard expert. His Guide on Bearded Dragons is considered the Definitive Ebook on Bearded Dragons. For more tips on raising Bearded Dragons Lizards and having them live 3 times longer, visit www.pets-lovers.com/bd/beardeddragons.htm. Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
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