2006-12-02 03:35:23 · 10 answers · asked by § gαввαηα § 5 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Bearded Dragons (aka Beardies) are large, terrestrial lizards from Austrlia.
They are so named for a 'beard' of thorny snails under their chin.
http://homepage.mac.com/wildlifeweb/reptile/bearded_dragon/bearded_dragon_03tfk.jpg
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images12/BeardedDragonKillerGrown.jpg
They are friendly, and they are omnivorous. They make good pets for someone who accomodate them (they need fairly large cages, and daily salads)
2006-12-02 03:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally own one, so I know from fact the they are normally light brown, but that differs by species. Sometimes, marking on their body will become darker, but for my lizard that seems to be a random occasion or when she gets wet. I underbelly is a much lighter color than the back. Despite having spikes, these spikes are not that sharp, and when you try and touch one they sort of move out of the way. The bearded dragon got it's name from the flappy layer of skin on it's neck that (of course) looks like a beard. At will, the dragon will "puff up", or inflate the beard when ever threatened (or in my case, play really loud music!). They have five toes on both front and back feet, and these toes do have sharp claws. The teeth can be sharp, even though they don't look it. The ear holes are also fairly big and noticeable, and don't really look like ears at all. And now you have an incredible detailed description of a bearded dragon!
2006-12-02 21:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by sawlmw2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bearded dragon is a medium sized lizard from Australia related to the United States' horned lizards. They are commonly kept as pets and make great beginner ones. They don't bite, show personality, and are very tame. Gor http://www.beardeddragon.org for info.
2006-12-02 15:27:57 · answer #3 · answered by lizardnut182 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bearded Dragon is the common name for any agamid lizard in the genus Pogona. Bearded Dragons are popular exotic pets in many places, notably the Inland Bearded Dragon. They are quickly gaining popularity and may soon be more common pets than green iguanas (Iguana iguana)
Bearded dragons have broad triangular heads and flattened bodies, with adults reaching approximately 50 cm(19.5 inches) head-to-tail. Males are slightly longer than females, but females are slightly heavier. They owe their name to a distinctive series of lateral spines (specialized scales) radiating horizontally from the head and base of the tail. As juveniles, they are semi-arboreal. As adults, they are mostly terrestrial, but climb to bask and search for prey. They inhabit mostly open woodlands, scrub, and desert.
All species are native to Australia, but have been exported worldwide, and due to their convenient size, hardiness, and omnivorous diet, are popular reptile pets. They are one of the most popular pet lizards in the United States.
Recognized species of bearded dragons:
Eastern or Common bearded dragon, Pogona barbata
Black soil bearded dragon, Pogona henrylawsoni
Kimberly bearded dragon, Pogona microlepidota
Western bearded dragon, Pogona minima
Dwarf bearded dragon, Pogona minor (some authorities group this with Pogona minima)
Northwest bearded dragon, Pogona mitchelli
Nullabor bearded dragon, Pogona nullarbor
African Rocky Gama, Rockygama
Central or Inland bearded dragon, Pogona vitticeps, the most commonly kept pet. Bearded Dragons can puff out the spiny protrusions under their chin beard when they are angry, giving them the appearance of having a humanlike beard. They may bob their heads or wave either of their forearms as communication. A commonly used enclosure size for baby bearded dragons is 10 gallons; adults tend to thrive in enclosures 40 gallons and larger. An average life span for a bearded dragon is eight to ten years.
2006-12-02 19:32:07 · answer #4 · answered by Teej 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a Bearded Dragon is a reptile from Australia, i have two. the have small spikes on there sides and under there heads. i have posted a page that has a picture of one and more information on them
2006-12-02 19:30:05 · answer #5 · answered by zispinhoff2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A light beige colored lizard that has rough, but small, spikes and rough scales. They have a generally passive nature, eat crickets and make good pets.
2006-12-02 11:44:48 · answer #6 · answered by Twister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
small lizard with thorny scales that look like a beard
2006-12-02 11:42:11 · answer #7 · answered by Nisey B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you ever heard of an Iguana because they are both kept as pets more than any other reptile.
2006-12-02 17:34:15 · answer #8 · answered by jason c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a lizard that has like a thorn under where its neck is
2006-12-02 12:01:25 · answer #9 · answered by d9olinedotcom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol
2006-12-02 11:42:11 · answer #10 · answered by Leroy Jenkins 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋