On Most Questions About Bearded Dragons. People Say You Must be Joking. Theres No Such Thing As Dragons! So Do You Believe Them?
2006-12-06 05:57:32 · 21 answers · asked by Ben W 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Common Name: Agama - Bearded Dragon
Other Common Names: Yellow-headed Bearded Dragon, Inland Bearded Dragon
Scientific Name: Pogona vitticeps (Full Taxonomy)
Group:
Origin or Range: Australia
Relative Size: Larger Than Average
(as compared to other lizards)
Average Lifespan: 12 year(s)
Compatibility: Relatively Non-Aggressive
(as compared to other lizards)
Category: Reptiles » Lizards
Animal Description:
The Bearded Dragon is a type of agamid lizard native to Australia.They are often mistaken for Horned Toads. The Bearded Dragon is quite docile and does not require much handling to become a docile pet. The most common subspecies of the Bearded Dragon is P.vitticeps, also known as the Yellow-Headed Bearded Dragon.
Bearded Dragons make their homes in semi-desert regions and open woodlands characterized by arid climates and rocky landscapes. While not arboreal, they are very good climbers and spend a lot of time in bushes and on branches or posts near humans. They enjoy warm temperatures and spend a lot of time on warm mornings and afternoons basking on rocks or branches. Bearded Dragons are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day. They eat both plants and animals, making them omnivores. They will eat almost anything they can catch, including invertebrates and small vertebrates such as mice. They also eat flowers, greens, and fruits. Bearded Dragons like many other animals that live in the desert, spend the hottest hours of the day underground in burrows and venture out again in the evening. Bearded Dragons, when threatened, flatten their bodies and try to make themselves appear broader. They also expose their 'beard,' a flaring of the throat, when threatened. They are social animals, making them entertaining in captivity. They use their tongue to explore their environment and young Beardeds, if they feel safe, will 'wave' to display non-aggression. Bearded Dragons live from 7 to 12 years on average, though some may live as long as 20 if they are well cared for.
Bearded Dragons are fairly large lizards that grow to about 20 inches (50cm), and have a very wide body. Like many other agamids, they have a triangular, blunt head. The scales on the throat and head are pointed, as are the scales on the sides of the body. When threatened, the Dragon opens its mouth and flares out its throat.
The Yellow-headed Bearded Dragon is often found in Central Australia, and is one of seven different species of Bearded Dragon.
2006-12-06 10:13:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not belive those people i have two and i work at a petshop that sells them. Other than the Bearded Dragon the also the Water Dragon, Komodo Dragon, Frilled Dragon. Get The BEARDED DRAGON GUIDE book for info if you are thinking about getting one.
2006-12-06 08:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by Nfsracer300 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is alizard and if you would like to know more about them then type : bearded dragons into the google search and you should find some more info on there if you want to see some images then go on the google images search and you should get some images up.
2006-12-06 06:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bearded Dragons are a lizard, domestic, that grow up to 2 feet long. they do not fly, breath fire or hijack princesses. they are just named dragons because they are lizards and are kinda spikey.
2006-12-06 16:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by apollo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bearded dragon is a lizard. http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=bearded+dragon&safe=active here are some pictures. They are super cool.
2006-12-06 06:01:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm... Yes? I'm up to my elbows in them at work. The people who don't believe in them are just answering to fish for points, and either know nothing about reptiles, or are trying to be cute.
2006-12-06 06:09:06 · answer #6 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a lizard that's native of Australia.
It is also probably the easiest of all lizards to keep as a pet, They are friendly, fascinating and fun
2006-12-06 06:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by maggot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a Lizard. I slept with a bearded lady once when drunk
2006-12-06 06:01:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its the largest of the Komodo Dragons. I got this info from the Animal Planet, Steve Irwin.
2006-12-06 06:05:25 · answer #9 · answered by Bren 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
yes they are real... its a type of lizzard i think in australia... i think... when they feel thretened they poof out this thin layr of skin to make themselfs look bigger to scar off enimes.... im pritty sure that we're talking about the same thing so yea here u go dude!
2006-12-06 06:05:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋