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We have had a beardie for 2 yrs and it seems she has stoped growing.

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I don't believe that's a 2 year old Inland Bearded Dragon. Maybe a Lawson's Dragon aka Rankins Dragon.

Otherwise you better go back to Dragon care 101. At 2 years it's not going to grow anymore.

no need to be rude about it. When they were given to me I was told they were a bearded dragon and I've had her for 2 yrs ok. So next time don't post if your goning to be rude. This place is to learn and teach. And I'm learning.

First of all I apologize for coming off as rude. It wasn't my intent and I really kinda thought your post must have been a joke.

There are 8 species of "Bearded Dragons" the one we speak of mostly is the Inland Bearded Dragon (Pagona Vitticeps). You may have a Lawson's Dragon (Pagona Henrylawsoni) aka Rankins Dragon or improperly Pogona Brevis. They only grow to about 12"

I guess that I would have figured that if your dragon was growing so little that you would have posted sooner. Sorry.

I have pasted below care instuctions I copied from a post by PHLdyPayne. Hope this helps. Again, my apologies.

Basic are info for bearded dragons:

Adult size: 18-24", average around 20"
Adult cage size: min 4'x2'x2' (height can be as low as 16" with 18"-24" being best)

Baby care: insect feedings 2-3 times daily, dust one feeding a day. Mist a few times a day. A shadow dish of water can be provided though misting the dragon is better.

juvenile care: feed 1-2 times a day, dust once every other day. offer greens all day.

adult care: 1-3 insect feedings a week, dust 1-2 times a week, greens daily

Basking temps: 95-115F with babies at the higher range (100-115F)
Cage heat: 85-90F warm end, cool end 75-80F. Night time temps can fall to room temps (no lower than 65F)

UVB producing bulb a MUST! (must say on box UVB is produced. Full spectrum lights dont' produce enough UVB to make them worth while. good brands repti-glo, repit-sun 5.0 and up)

Substrate: papertowel, newsprint, non stick shelf liner is best for babies. Adults can be kept on washed childrens play sand.

Crickets must not be bigger than the space between teh dragons eyes in length.

Other good insects: silkworms, butterworms, roaches, hornworms, pheonix worms as frequently fed insects. Juvenile (at least 10" long) to adults can have superworms and large silkworms/hornworms.

Babies can have waxworms and a few newly molted superworms as treats. Do not feed these regularly, as they are fatty (waxworms) and hard to digest (superworms). Mealworms should be avoided or offered in small amounts for babies. (a couple mealworms mixed with crickets is fine for a treat once in awhile but not regularly).

Greens: collard greens, endive, dandelion greens, mustard greens, escaroli, plus other wholesome calcium rich greens and vegetables. Romaine should never be a staple but is fine mixed with several other greens and vegetables. Avoid spinach. Kale is fine when used sparingly, see comments about spinach.

Well that covers all the important basics for bearded dragons.