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Description:
Bearded Dragons (Pogona Vitticeps) have broad triangular heads and flattened bodies, with adults reaching approximately 18 to 24 inches (45-60 cm or 1 1/2 ft-2 ft) from head to tail. When threatened, they will expand a spiny pouch under their jaw, as well as inhale air and puff up to make them appear larger. The pouch resembles a
beard, lending the animal their name. Males have a distinct set of pre-anal pores between the back legs and have hemipenal bulges at the vent area. Females lack both the pores and bulges. The pores are easy to see by simply looking at the underside of the dragon. With the tail vertical it is easier to see the two bulges formed by the hemipenes on the males. Females do not have the two bulges or the indentation between the lumps, rather females have one small broad lump that is closer to the vent. Males and females are of comparable size, although males usually sport a larger head and a thicker tail base than the females. Mature males will turn their throat pouches black during courtship and to signal dominance,
[1] although females have also been known to do the same.
Bearded Dragons have a distinctive series of lateral spines (specialized
scales) radiating horizontally from the head to the base of the tail. Their color ranges from light tan to dark brown, depending on their native soil, often with highlights of black, brilliant red, or gold, and can change somewhat depending upon their internal condition, mood or temperature [darkening when cool]. Some captive populations have been
selectively bred for more brilliant colorations. As juveniles, they are semi-
arboreal. As adults, they are more terrestrial, but will climb to bask and search for prey. Bearded Dragons can occupy a large range of habitats from the
desert to dry
forests and
scrublands [2]
All species are from
Australia, but they have been exported worldwide and bred successfully in captivity. In the wild, the various species are widely distributed throughout different regions of Australia. Bearded Dragons live about 8–15 years with proper care in captivity, though some can live up to 20 years old
[3].
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Our newest Mascot sad sa TechIsland
Finally got mine today
2 actually, but the other one is because of a special deal I made with the petshop. I am hoping they will male and female because as of the moment there is no way to tell them apart, well there is one way but me and alain of pipers (the pet shop) are too scared to try it out coz we mite injure them.
Anyway, This is still a temporary enclosure, Im going to build them a 42"x24"x20" one but they will stay here until they are big enough, and when they are big Ill be needing 2 reptariums as well coz you cant mix'em gyud. (Right?)
I'm albeit anxious about this since my wife is giving birth also anytime soon. But I have read all I can about it and I will just make sure to keep my hands clean all the time after handling or even touch the terrarium.
No names yet, but the one shedding I want to call cheecha and the timid shy one on the log chong, of course I am hoping cheecha will be the female one as "she" seems to be a little smaller and the other one has a wider head. But again there is no way to tell.
Its a very small enclosure, with a 50 watt ordinary bulb. I hope this will do for now till I get my hands on reptile equipment. UV will be from morning basking under the sun, planning to take the lid off, bask them and spray them with water for about 1 hour? is this enough?
Crickets will be delivered tomorrow by gilbz, but pipers gave me some worms to last for the weekend and vitamins as well. worms are in the "Fridge" coz they "hybernate" or else if I leave them out they will become beatles. Well when the crickets arrive I will stick to crickets for awhile and veggies.
Bearded Dragons
If you dont know what I Mean, you tube it, bearded dragon arm waving. I never expected it at this young 
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