Bearded dragons, and most reptiles, naturally carry salmonella, which is a zoonotic disease, or spreadable to people. Make sure to wash your hands before and after handling a beardie to prevent illness. Beardies often make great pets and are generally docile.
Size: 16-24 inches Life expectancy: 8-10 years
Diet: Live insects should make up approx. 25% of their diet. It’s also important to offer a variety of insects – mealworms, crickets, grasshoppers, etc. Veggies should make up 50-55% of the diet. Dark, leafy greens should be provided daily and multiple different kinds should be offered. Other veggies can comprise around 20% of the diet. Fruits should be given sparing and only as occasional treats. Calcium/Vitamin D powder can be dusted on to food 2-3 times a week to provide nutrients. Always consult with your veterinarian if you have feeding questions.
Habitat: Terrariums should be no less than 40 gallons. An enclosure should be at least 3x the Beardie’s snout to tail length. The top of the terrarium should be secured and screened for proper ventilation. Appropriate substrates can include tile, newspaper indoor/outdoor carpeting or reptile carpet
Lighting, Temperature and Humidity: Beardies need a proper temperature gradient. Basking areas should be around 95-105 degrees. The cool side should range from 80-85 degrees. They also must have UVB light. Lack of UVB will lead to serious health issues, deformation and/or death. Beardies should have complete darkness at night. The humidity within the terrarium should be approximately 30-50%. You can use a hygrometer to measure humidity. Inadequate humidity will affect their ability to shed and can cause serious health problems. Always keep fresh water in the enclosure. To keep your beardie hydrated you can – give a light bath or mist 2-3 times a week, provide a shallow soaking pan 1-2 times a week or any other similar techniques.
Handling: Bearded dragons should spend at least 30 minutes outside of their terrarium a day. The more often they are out (without getting too cold) the more docile and social they can become.
Bearded dragons, and most reptiles, naturally carry salmonella, which is a zoonotic disease, or spreadable to people. Make sure to wash your hands before and after handling a beardie to prevent illness. Beardies often make great pets and are generally docile.
Size: 16-24 inches Life expectancy: 8-10 years
Diet: Live insects should make up approx. 25% of their diet. It’s also important to offer a variety of insects – mealworms, crickets, grasshoppers, etc. Veggies should make up 50-55% of the diet. Dark, leafy greens should be provided daily and multiple different kinds should be offered. Other veggies can comprise around 20% of the diet. Fruits should be given sparing and only as occasional treats. Calcium/Vitamin D powder can be dusted on to food 2-3 times a week to provide nutrients. Always consult with your veterinarian if you have feeding questions.
Habitat: Terrariums should be no less than 40 gallons. An enclosure should be at least 3x the Beardie’s snout to tail length. The top of the terrarium should be secured and screened for proper ventilation. Appropriate substrates can include tile, newspaper indoor/outdoor carpeting or reptile carpet
Lighting, Temperature and Humidity: Beardies need a proper temperature gradient. Basking areas should be around 95-105 degrees. The cool side should range from 80-85 degrees. They also must have UVB light. Lack of UVB will lead to serious health issues, deformation and/or death. Beardies should have complete darkness at night. The humidity within the terrarium should be approximately 30-50%. You can use a hygrometer to measure humidity. Inadequate humidity will affect their ability to shed and can cause serious health problems. Always keep fresh water in the enclosure. To keep your beardie hydrated you can – give a light bath or mist 2-3 times a week, provide a shallow soaking pan 1-2 times a week or any other similar techniques.
Handling: Bearded dragons should spend at least 30 minutes outside of their terrarium a day. The more often they are out (without getting too cold) the more docile and social they can become.
At the Denver Animal Shelter, we have many wonderful animals available for adoption! View our online database of adoptable pets or stop by to see our animals in person:
1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223
Mon – Fri 10:30 a.m – 6:30 p.m.
Sat & Sun 11:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Adoption visits end one hour before closing (all adoptions must have a visit prior to paperwork being started).
Adoption lobby is closed to visitors 30 minutes before closing.
We constantly have new animals coming to the shelter. Keep in mind that adoptions occur frequently and we can not guarantee the availability of an animal listed online. The shelter's adoption package includes the adoption fee, spay or neuter cost, vaccinations, and a one-year pet license.
At the Denver Animal Shelter, we have many wonderful animals available for adoption! View our online database of adoptable pets or stop by to see our animals in person:
1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223
Mon – Fri 10:30 a.m – 6:30 p.m.
Sat & Sun 11:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Adoption visits end one hour before closing (all adoptions must have a visit prior to paperwork being started).
Adoption lobby is closed to visitors 30 minutes before closing.
We constantly have new animals coming to the shelter. Keep in mind that adoptions occur frequently and we can not guarantee the availability of an animal listed online. The shelter's adoption package includes the adoption fee, spay or neuter cost, vaccinations, and a one-year pet license.
1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Adoption visits end one hour before closing (all adoptions must have a visit prior to paperwork being started).
Adoption lobby is closed to visitors 30 minutes before closing.
1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Adoption visits end one hour before closing (all adoptions must have a visit prior to paperwork being started).
Adoption lobby is closed to visitors 30 minutes before closing.
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Denver Animal Protection (DAP) provides animal care and protection services for all of Denver County. DAP operates Denver Animal Shelter (DAS), an open-admission shelter that is home to more than 7,000 lost and abandoned pets each year.
Denver Animal Protection (DAP) provides animal care and protection services for all of Denver County. DAP operates Denver Animal Shelter (DAS), an open-admission shelter that is home to more than 7,000 lost and abandoned pets each year.
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