How do I know if my beardie is happy?
The simplest answer to this is if your beardie eats well, poops regularly and his/her nose stays moist. Another sign that your beardie is happy is if he or she has a strong appetite, which causes them to become healthy and shiny. A common problem with pet reptiles is the poor shedding of skin which could be due to dehydration. However, a bearded dragon's face will always remain black so look out for any changes! Beardies like climbing up high because they feel safe there. If you notice your lizard on top of the caging every day then it probably means that it feels secure in its surroundings. Bearded dragons can often be seen basking at a certain temperature range during the day (32°C/90°F) but night time temperatures can drop down to as low as 13°C/55°F. The bearded dragon's enclosure should allow a gradient so that the temperature is higher at one side and cooler at another. Bearded dragons like to bask in warm areas out of direct sunlight. However, they will need access to wa...
