I know of Beardies in classrooms that do OK. But, I don't feel it's the greatest environment usually. The biggest concern I have is that no one is usually around to feed him/her on the weekends and there will be stress involved when relocated for the summer.



If you decide to get one I'd recommend you find an adult. Babies would be too fragile to handle all of the attention and lack of weekend care.



The recommended minimum enclosure size for an adult is 4' x 2'. They also need UVB that cannot be filtered through glass so you'd have to buy a UVB fixture. They also have specific temp. requirements that would need to be met. Heat should come from above so a heat pad should not be used.



Babies should have crickets as their primary live food. Mealworms should not be fed as they have a chitin shell that can cause impaction in Bearded Dragons. Superworms are an acceptable primary live food for adult dragons. There is no prepared food that has been proven as a good alternative to live food and a nutritious salad.



Beardie personalities change from animal to animal. I have some that crave personal attention and others that want nothing to do with me. This is another good reason to consider an adult dragon.



In all I'd recommend you google "Bearded Dragons" and read a variety of care sheets before making your decision. Here's a couple to start with.



http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.com/GeneralCare.html



http://www.dachiu.com/beardeddragoncare/hatchlingcaresheet.html

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