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Are Bearded Dragons Easy to Care For?
Are bearded dragons easy to care for? That’s a relative question. I have read quite a few sources that say bearded dragons are easy to care for and are great beginner reptile pets.
While I agree with most of these statements, there are some challenges involved with owning a bearded dragon. If you already own one, you might know what I’m talking about. They aren’t as simple to care for as it may seem. They require some specialized equipment and knowledge.
Bearded Dragons and Other Reptiles
What do you compare the care of bearded dragons with? The answer to this is with other reptiles, at least I think that’s the answer. Compared to other reptile pets, bearded dragons are hardier and easier to care for.
This includes a wide range of reptiles that are for experienced keepers only.
There are some great pet reptiles that require quite a bit of knowledge and care. Some of these other reptiles include, but are not limited to, chameleons, large snakes (pythons, boas), monitors, tegus, and just about any other large reptile pet. I didn’t include venomous species, because it should be a given that these reptiles are more difficult to care for.
Putting these things into perspective, bearded dragons are good beginner reptiles. However, they…