Big decision has been made.

     After many hours of consideration I have narrowed my search for the breeder that I will get my Beardie (or 2) from down to 4 options, Blood bank dragons, Fire and Ice dragons, Rainbow dragons, or my local Repticon that will be this Spring!

     This is a very important step for preparing to get a Bearded Dragon. To choose a breeder I suggest these 3 things,

      1. Talk to them. 

It's always best to create a  relationship with the breeder(s). If you know the breeders personally, then you will know whether or not you want to deal with them as you go through this process.

      2. Ask to see the parents. 

If they won't show you the parents, I promise there is something going on. Either they are selling Lizards that are not theirs (bought from someone then sold to you.) Which can cause major relocation stress. Or they over breed their animals to the point where they don't know the parents anymore.

      3. Look at the prices.

If you don't like the prices, LOOK SOMEWHERE ELSE. 

     If you aren't happy with the prices or customer service, just remember it's your choice where to buy from!

Cage progress!!!

I have been working on my cage (I wish that I knew how to share photos). It is so close to being done! It is 5/8 melamine, with soft Maple borders, and I am making Rustic Cherry cabinet Doors. 

The dimensions are 49 1/2" - 24" - 25" 

I sealed it with Polycrylic. I plan on painting a background on the cage. 

I plan on buying a Baby Beardie, so I am also making a divider to split the cage in half for a few months.

It's going to be Amazing!!!!!!  I promise that I will post pictures As soon as I can.

Until next time, A boy with a dream.

Description of cage I will build...

     I like to build things. I know that I could get a nice cage for $40 at PetCo (if I watch for their sale). But I want to build mine!

     My dimensions will be 4'x 2'x 2'  It will be made of Melamine. I will be making a flip down door (I like to use the Router)!

     I will be painting the inside to look like a Desert scene! (with added Psychedelic Items)!

More to come.

Sheet to fill out..

This is a "Health chart" that I put together. It is to track the progress of your new Bearded Dragon! Feel free to use, and edit for your needs.

Stats on Bearded dragon
Gender:
Name:
Bought from:
Scale morph:
Color Morph:
Age:
Hatch date:
Company said Weight:
Company said Length:
Arrival Weight:
Arrival Length:
Length at 2 years:
Weight at 2 years:

Info on Bearded Dragon
Favorite Bug:
Favorite Green:
Favorite Veggie:
Favorite Fruit:
Favorite Toy:
Favorite Hide:
Favorite Basking Platform:
Favorite Bed:

Life style of Bearded Dragon
Pinkies? Y or N
Bug supplier:
Substrate:
Preferred Calcium:
Preferred Multi-Vitamin:

food for little Pogo's...

     First we should cover that under 6 months your Beardie should be feed 80% Bugs 20% Veggies. 6-12 months it should be 50 50 and after 12 months 80% Veggies 20% Bugs.

     Your Dragon's diet should consist of DARK Leafy (not lettuce), Vegetables, and Bugs. 

The following list is not from experience, just research.

My favorite Leafy greens are, 

• Collard greens
• Dandelion greens
• Mustard greens
• Turnip greens

My current list of Veggies are,

• any kind of Squash.
• Green beans.
• Bell peppers.

My bugs of choice Bugs of choice are,

• Dubia roaches.
• Phoenix worms.
• Madagascar Hissing cockroaches.
• Super worms. (only for Adults and Sub-Adults)

Fruit that I like,

• Apples
• Melons
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Melons
• Prickly pears
• Papaya

Herbs (I have an herb garden that all of my pets love.)

• Basil
• Apple mint
• Peppermint 

Ocasional treats,

• Silk worms (can be a Staple, but very expensive and fragile) 

• Horn worms 

•  Butter worms.

things to avoid feeding all the time are,

• Spinach, contains oxalates which can bind to Calcium, which in great quantity can cause MBD.
• Kale. same as Spinach.
• Lettuce, contains a lot of water, but not many Nutrients.
• Anything high in sugar.
• Bell Peppers

 Things to avoid,

• Avocados (Poisonous)

That is it for now. If you have any suggestions please put them in the comments

Intro...

     My name is Donovan! I am looking into getting a Pogona Vitticeps (Bearded Dragon). I have been looking into getting a Beardie for the last 10 Months. This blog is mostly to help me organize my thoughts and discoveries, but also to inform any who find their way to my Blog.

     Enjoy! I hope that you find something new, and helpful!