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Bearded Dragons

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
Photo: Bearded Dragon
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Pogona are a genus of lizards containing seven species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. Living in the arid, rocky, semi-desert regions and dry open woodlands throughout Australia, they are adept climbers, spending time on branches and in bushes, and often found on fence posts when living near human habitation. Pogona bask on rocks and exposed branches in the mornings and afternoons. Several species of this genus, especially Pogona vitticeps, are often kept as pets or exhibited. A typical captive bearded dragon's diet consists mostly of leafy greens and vegetables, supplemented regularly with insects . Pogona have an average life span of 10-12 years, although some have been known to live longer. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Bearded Dragons. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.

Topic Replies Last Post
Curious about the color of toe nails
by Scubaqueen - Nov 17, 2003 06:16 PM
1 Nov 19, 2003 12:34 PM
by dragonlady1
I have my first beardie and............
by jlizard - Nov 17, 2003 04:55 PM
6 Nov 18, 2003 01:36 PM
by jlizard
Not sure what to do now?
by nchoochie - Nov 17, 2003 04:30 PM
1 Nov 18, 2003 09:24 AM
by Christyj
Housing multiple bearded dragons. - long post
by bubba66 - Nov 17, 2003 03:49 PM
3 Nov 18, 2003 09:19 PM
by LizardLadyAma
13 Nov 18, 2003 09:01 PM
by grimdog
Misting and water spots
by JLJ2018 - Nov 17, 2003 03:30 PM
2 Nov 17, 2003 04:41 PM
by JoeyP
Fruiflies.net
by chamsrcool - Nov 17, 2003 03:30 PM
0 No replies
A few questions
by Roko - Nov 17, 2003 02:56 PM
4 Nov 17, 2003 04:48 PM
by JoeyP
Concerned about new baby/juvenile BD
by OrangeJuice - Nov 17, 2003 02:38 PM
6 Nov 17, 2003 08:58 PM
by chappylestrange
Online Stores
by BlackTetra - Nov 17, 2003 02:25 PM
5 Nov 18, 2003 03:36 PM
by BlackTetra
Butterworms???
by shortydsm - Nov 17, 2003 02:02 PM
1 Nov 17, 2003 09:12 PM
by pacman101
7 Nov 17, 2003 12:59 PM
by Christyj
Tank Heating
by mr_velocity - Nov 17, 2003 11:49 AM
4 Nov 17, 2003 09:51 PM
by wideglide
Substrate vs Liner - What's your experience?
by mismodliz - Nov 17, 2003 11:49 AM
12 Nov 17, 2003 04:01 PM
by BeginnersBasics
couple little Qs (and no talk of UVB!)
by somegirl - Nov 17, 2003 11:26 AM
5 Nov 17, 2003 12:48 PM
by wideglide
Need Help With Screen Top for 75 gallon
by JLJ2018 - Nov 17, 2003 10:46 AM
8 Nov 18, 2003 10:35 AM
by mismodliz
Baby BD supplement schedule
by JLJ2018 - Nov 17, 2003 10:34 AM
3 Nov 17, 2003 11:28 AM
by JLJ2018
Seems I am in the UVB debate, I didn't want to be
by grimdog - Nov 17, 2003 10:21 AM
8 Nov 17, 2003 08:55 PM
by pacman101
0 No replies
Is this normal size?
by Davidmore1 - Nov 17, 2003 09:55 AM
2 Nov 17, 2003 10:28 AM
by Davidmore1
abandoned bd sick?
by reptilicus81 - Nov 17, 2003 09:05 AM
1 Nov 17, 2003 09:06 AM
by BeginnersBasics
Silkworm Chow Question
by JLJ2018 - Nov 16, 2003 10:44 PM
3 Nov 17, 2003 09:55 PM
by wideglide
Need some advise on young female just laid egg?
by crazyloco - Nov 16, 2003 10:23 PM
1 Nov 17, 2003 12:12 AM
by Mattman
1 Nov 16, 2003 10:32 PM
by CheriS
5 Nov 17, 2003 06:27 AM
by BeginnersBasics
i need ideas on fatteing up a female beardie for burmation
by carbonatom13 - Nov 16, 2003 09:18 PM
1 Nov 16, 2003 11:04 PM
by CheriS
Is it bad to have a snake and a bearded dragon?
by smurfskill - Nov 16, 2003 09:16 PM
6 Nov 18, 2003 07:40 PM
by LizardLadyAma
bearded dragons name
by pacman101 - Nov 16, 2003 09:01 PM
3 Nov 17, 2003 12:04 PM
by oogieboogie
Help with my babie dragon
by stacie102501 - Nov 16, 2003 08:09 PM
4 Nov 17, 2003 07:52 PM
by stacie102501
Alternative to Liquid Parasite Meds
by cws - Nov 16, 2003 07:44 PM
1 Nov 17, 2003 01:11 AM
by Christyj
0 No replies
A lesson...
by clickman - Nov 16, 2003 07:16 PM
2 Nov 18, 2003 11:15 AM
by gary1
Help, my beardie just laid eggs!
by poisonfrog420 - Nov 16, 2003 07:05 PM
10 Nov 16, 2003 07:36 PM
by chompers
My first dragon
by newtoleos - Nov 16, 2003 07:04 PM
1 Nov 16, 2003 08:30 PM
by pacman101
Is lettuce bad for BD
by darren179 - Nov 16, 2003 05:52 PM
3 Nov 17, 2003 08:51 AM
by rdmendoza
reflection intimidating?!?!?!?!
by BeardedDragon357 - Nov 16, 2003 05:34 PM
1 Nov 16, 2003 05:52 PM
by Mattman
3 Nov 16, 2003 06:58 PM
by azteclizard
Pet, store
by pacman101 - Nov 16, 2003 03:52 PM
6 Nov 17, 2003 01:20 PM
by chappylestrange
Questions about wax worms:
by smurfskill - Nov 16, 2003 03:46 PM
1 Nov 16, 2003 06:10 PM
by somegirl
Nocturnal Beardie??
by tool_u2 - Nov 16, 2003 01:40 PM
2 Nov 17, 2003 07:06 AM
by wideglide
7 Nov 16, 2003 06:56 PM
by pacman101
any expeirience with ESU Super UV Coil Lamp?
by beardiedragon - Nov 16, 2003 11:26 AM
6 Nov 16, 2003 02:42 PM
by Axe
How can I lower my humidity?
by sk8erdude360 - Nov 16, 2003 11:11 AM
5 Nov 18, 2003 06:50 PM
by sk8erdude360
repcal pellets
by beardiedragon - Nov 16, 2003 10:19 AM
2 Nov 16, 2003 07:17 PM
by beardiedragon
prepared "all in one" foods.
by sutmae - Nov 16, 2003 10:09 AM
3 Nov 16, 2003 12:12 PM
by LdyPayne
19 Nov 17, 2003 10:00 PM
by LdyPayne
No UVB
by Ody - Nov 16, 2003 09:44 AM
19 Nov 16, 2003 10:56 PM
by Axe
BABIES?
by chamsrcool - Nov 16, 2003 09:26 AM
1 Nov 16, 2003 09:30 AM
by beginnersbasics
not impacted
by pacman101 - Nov 16, 2003 08:30 AM
1 Nov 16, 2003 08:37 AM
by beginnersbasics
Tail Slowing Falling Off?
by soulp97 - Nov 16, 2003 05:44 AM
5 Nov 16, 2003 02:36 PM
by figuerres
Bobbing head
by shyne - Nov 16, 2003 03:54 AM
2 Nov 16, 2003 06:29 PM
by shyne
Question for everyone
by Priest - Nov 16, 2003 12:25 AM
3 Nov 16, 2003 12:49 PM
by Turtlegirl
German Giant
by jacsoncham - Nov 15, 2003 11:32 PM
1 Nov 16, 2003 07:34 AM
by beginnersbasics
My MVB has burned out....
by djfuente - Nov 15, 2003 11:19 PM
11 Nov 16, 2003 10:22 PM
by Axe
guy on ebay
by pacman101 - Nov 15, 2003 10:41 PM
0 No replies
bd ate mealworms
by pacman101 - Nov 15, 2003 10:23 PM
3 Nov 16, 2003 07:44 AM
by pacman101
mineral oil question
by varanus69 - Nov 15, 2003 09:06 PM
11 Nov 16, 2003 08:56 PM
by azteclizard
UV lighting again... no just info for those interested
by beardiedragon - Nov 15, 2003 08:56 PM
0 No replies
2 Nov 16, 2003 12:29 AM
by Christyj
power outage; what do you do?
by K1LOS - Nov 15, 2003 08:23 PM
8 Nov 23, 2003 08:22 PM
by bmendyk
350 Small Silkworms Coming....enclsoure size???
by JLJ2018 - Nov 15, 2003 08:05 PM
9 Nov 16, 2003 06:02 AM
by clickman
Residue...
by clickman - Nov 15, 2003 07:16 PM
0 No replies
5 Nov 15, 2003 07:45 PM
by Heather
Do bearded dragons feel lonely......?
by raffertyreptiles - Nov 15, 2003 06:20 PM
5 Nov 15, 2003 11:44 PM
by CheriS
new bearded
by jlizard - Nov 15, 2003 05:03 PM
5 Nov 16, 2003 10:08 AM
by beginnersbasics
tank
by pacman101 - Nov 15, 2003 04:50 PM
1 Nov 16, 2003 12:39 AM
by Christyj
Growing and geting a bit more color.
by dynamohum1 - Nov 15, 2003 02:33 PM
5 Nov 16, 2003 12:37 AM
by Christyj
5 Nov 15, 2003 11:54 PM
by CheriS
Impaction...how can you tell?
by smurfskill - Nov 15, 2003 01:51 PM
2 Nov 15, 2003 06:39 PM
by -ryan-
cage building idea for all interested......
by beginnersbasics - Nov 15, 2003 01:20 PM
1 Nov 15, 2003 05:57 PM
by Christyj
twitching
by pacman101 - Nov 15, 2003 11:36 AM
19 Nov 16, 2003 08:18 AM
by azteclizard
pellets need to be shinier
by smurfskill - Nov 15, 2003 09:17 AM
0 No replies
Babies are here!
by Ody - Nov 15, 2003 12:30 AM
2 Nov 15, 2003 12:59 PM
by beginnersbasics
Help!!!! New bd wont eat anything.
by Jthmpsn - Nov 14, 2003 09:53 PM
3 Nov 15, 2003 01:02 PM
by beginnersbasics
Building a cage?
by AzLunchbox - Nov 14, 2003 09:22 PM
2 Nov 16, 2003 02:19 AM
by oogieboogie
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