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Bearded Dragons

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2005.
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.

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Summer UV requirements?
by celeste - Mar 27, 2005 08:32 AM
1 Mar 27, 2005 05:16 PM
by PHLdyPayne
Leucistic bearded dragons
by guy2 - Mar 26, 2005 09:35 PM
8 May 25, 2005 10:27 PM
by barker109
Sort of Off topic questions
by Spinecrawler - Mar 26, 2005 07:39 PM
5 Mar 28, 2005 10:07 AM
by James Tu
Just thought it was some cool lighting
by dmlove - Mar 26, 2005 06:09 PM
1 Mar 26, 2005 06:10 PM
by dmlove
Bleach Safety Question...
by funnyman527 - Mar 26, 2005 04:38 PM
0 No replies
red vs. normal PIC!!!
by robertmisiewicz - Mar 26, 2005 02:00 PM
1 Mar 26, 2005 04:40 PM
by funnyman527
Pic of Red/Orange Hypo Pastels!!!
by robertmisiewicz - Mar 26, 2005 01:54 PM
2 Mar 26, 2005 03:42 PM
by Mystical-Dragons
eggs starting to collapse at 45 days
by reptichik - Mar 26, 2005 08:37 AM
8 Apr 04, 2005 08:26 AM
by reptichik
Pooping Problem>>
by blixs - Mar 25, 2005 10:12 PM
0 No replies
where to find deli cups?
by jz929rr - Mar 25, 2005 04:57 PM
1 Mar 25, 2005 06:38 PM
by dragonbirds
Bratty Beardy
by sunbirdx - Mar 25, 2005 12:35 PM
2 Mar 25, 2005 10:43 PM
by LizardMom
What UVB light should I use?
by stumpy041486 - Mar 25, 2005 12:12 PM
2 Mar 26, 2005 09:32 PM
by stumpy041486
wishing you a hippity hoppity happy easter
by beardiedragon - Mar 25, 2005 11:02 AM
5 Apr 09, 2005 08:46 AM
by beardiedragon
New Owner
by Brainz1212 - Mar 25, 2005 10:44 AM
4 Mar 26, 2005 10:10 AM
by AlteredMind99
OT but some cool pics
by AlteredMind99 - Mar 25, 2005 09:48 AM
2 Mar 25, 2005 10:19 AM
by banana
Size question
by DragonLvr3 - Mar 25, 2005 09:09 AM
2 Mar 27, 2005 06:14 PM
by denise1
bearded aggression
by vegtam2003 - Mar 24, 2005 05:18 PM
3 Mar 25, 2005 11:25 AM
by Samurai33
2 Mar 25, 2005 07:14 PM
by kevinBD1
MVB?
by gmoneee - Mar 24, 2005 03:17 PM
12 Mar 24, 2005 09:53 PM
by gmoneee
beardie won't eat...Help!!!
by denise1 - Mar 24, 2005 03:00 PM
2 Mar 24, 2005 06:52 PM
by denise1
New owner of breeding pair
by wendystarr - Mar 24, 2005 10:43 AM
3 Mar 24, 2005 10:37 PM
by AlteredMind99
Aging?
by blixs - Mar 24, 2005 10:26 AM
1 Mar 24, 2005 12:21 PM
by PHLdyPayne
dumb question?
by brokentoe - Mar 23, 2005 09:34 PM
6 Mar 24, 2005 12:36 PM
by -ryan-
question pertaining breeding my female beardie
by reptileguy5 - Mar 23, 2005 07:24 PM
3 Mar 24, 2005 07:22 PM
by Nicoleo
about reptiglo 8.0
by flamer299 - Mar 23, 2005 05:33 PM
1 Mar 23, 2005 06:04 PM
by sugarfox03
Wont eat veggies
by sunbirdx - Mar 23, 2005 05:27 PM
4 Mar 24, 2005 07:33 PM
by Nicoleo
silkworms-silkworm colonies
by boobubba - Mar 23, 2005 05:04 PM
7 Mar 24, 2005 01:03 PM
by James Tu
1 Mar 23, 2005 05:15 PM
by AlteredMind99
Looking on advice for shipping beardies....
by newpsrat - Mar 23, 2005 04:00 PM
1 Mar 23, 2005 10:32 PM
by PHEve
2 Mar 24, 2005 12:16 AM
by banana
Some pictures
by ianstarr - Mar 23, 2005 02:01 PM
4 Mar 24, 2005 10:47 AM
by ianstarr
Eating Habits
by emilyisrad - Mar 23, 2005 12:00 AM
8 Mar 24, 2005 11:53 AM
by PHLdyPayne
update of Kaida
by banana - Mar 22, 2005 07:42 PM
5 Mar 23, 2005 11:29 PM
by barker109
Viv pic
by gavinclews - Mar 22, 2005 04:13 PM
2 Mar 22, 2005 08:16 PM
by dmlove
Building a cage questions
by Aisha - Mar 22, 2005 12:29 PM
1 Mar 24, 2005 02:48 AM
by dragonsbynature
Beardie Egg Laying Question
by bcwatson101 - Mar 22, 2005 10:25 AM
1 Mar 22, 2005 08:06 PM
by dmlove
Question about breeding
by vince3267 - Mar 22, 2005 08:42 AM
1 Mar 22, 2005 08:07 PM
by dmlove
New Owner - Questions
by SilverTears - Mar 22, 2005 03:17 AM
7 Mar 25, 2005 11:20 AM
by dmlove
Need advice for my sick dragon
by UroJade - Mar 21, 2005 09:49 PM
7 Mar 24, 2005 12:05 PM
by dmlove
IS SAND OK OR NOT SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME!!!!!!!!!!!
by zachbaker - Mar 21, 2005 09:10 PM
2 Apr 12, 2005 11:23 AM
by dragomlover
Poop question!
by sunbirdx - Mar 21, 2005 07:35 PM
2 Mar 22, 2005 12:43 AM
by tazziesmommy
12 Mar 26, 2005 06:16 AM
by Giantrobo
palm beach dragons
by xandra - Mar 21, 2005 02:09 PM
1 Mar 23, 2005 10:34 AM
by sugarfox03
My first clutch of eggs!
by tazziesmommy - Mar 21, 2005 11:17 AM
4 Mar 21, 2005 11:50 PM
by tazziesmommy
6 Mar 24, 2005 06:20 AM
by slayerx82
beardy friendlyness?
by tourniqet - Mar 20, 2005 07:14 PM
4 Mar 24, 2005 07:01 PM
by denise1
Updated Pics of Sam
by miskittlegrl - Mar 20, 2005 06:53 PM
3 Mar 23, 2005 11:23 PM
by barker109
and another pic
by gavinclews - Mar 20, 2005 05:51 PM
1 Mar 22, 2005 07:56 AM
by beardiedragon
Just posting some pics
by gavinclews - Mar 20, 2005 05:49 PM
0 No replies
shedding
by kailin120288 - Mar 20, 2005 04:47 PM
1 Mar 20, 2005 05:42 PM
by reptilefreak101
light setup..
by brokentoe - Mar 20, 2005 02:49 PM
3 Mar 20, 2005 11:45 PM
by Drakosmom
What do I do for a broken leg?
by reamk924 - Mar 20, 2005 02:06 PM
2 Mar 21, 2005 12:40 PM
by AlteredMind99
Basking Spot vs. Infrared - Anyone else's experience?
by Emilyanddad - Mar 20, 2005 01:59 PM
4 Mar 21, 2005 12:43 PM
by AlteredMind99
going away
by sage000 - Mar 20, 2005 01:43 PM
3 Mar 20, 2005 11:49 PM
by Drakosmom
Water Questions
by britbiker - Mar 20, 2005 12:30 PM
1 Mar 20, 2005 01:47 PM
by funnyman527
snow dragons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by reptilefreak101 - Mar 20, 2005 11:46 AM
0 No replies
not eating IMPORTANT!!!
by kailin120288 - Mar 20, 2005 08:44 AM
1 Mar 20, 2005 10:16 AM
by Drakosmom
Behavior question.
by Poohbear03031 - Mar 20, 2005 12:55 AM
2 Mar 21, 2005 05:39 PM
by Poohbear03031
Breeding Dragons
by ky - Mar 19, 2005 10:09 PM
0 No replies
to Drakosmom...
by banana - Mar 19, 2005 08:06 PM
6 Mar 22, 2005 07:13 PM
by barker109
Update on bearded not eating, MORE INFO PLEASE
by firefighter2598 - Mar 19, 2005 08:01 PM
1 Mar 19, 2005 10:59 PM
by CheriS
Help -- Behavior Change
by carafusinato - Mar 19, 2005 07:31 PM
0 No replies
breeding crickets
by gmoneee - Mar 19, 2005 07:03 PM
0 No replies
9 Mar 21, 2005 01:41 PM
by joijoi29
problem with female..
by mpherp - Mar 19, 2005 02:59 PM
2 Mar 19, 2005 06:15 PM
by B22
Help ASAP please....Regarding heating
by Zhar - Mar 19, 2005 01:11 PM
2 Mar 20, 2005 01:43 PM
by funnyman527
Feeding Question
by spinecrawler - Mar 19, 2005 09:07 AM
3 Mar 20, 2005 11:33 AM
by kay1688
reducing impaction
by bowserbeardie - Mar 19, 2005 08:13 AM
3 Mar 19, 2005 05:06 PM
by -ryan-
Need Help Badly (long)
by MRJRCLARK - Mar 19, 2005 05:48 AM
2 Mar 20, 2005 11:41 AM
by kay1688
unusual behavior
by stilltraining - Mar 19, 2005 12:16 AM
1 Mar 19, 2005 01:18 PM
by PHLdyPayne
vet fecal says strange disease are they right?
by tourniqet - Mar 18, 2005 10:14 PM
6 Mar 19, 2005 07:33 PM
by figuerres
pictures and pellets
by banana - Mar 18, 2005 10:14 PM
4 Mar 19, 2005 03:13 PM
by banana
Breeding problems...
by beardielover13 - Mar 18, 2005 08:44 PM
2 Mar 19, 2005 01:34 PM
by beardielover13
Everyday bugs??
by blixs - Mar 18, 2005 07:48 PM
5 Mar 20, 2005 01:11 PM
by mrlizardtx
den setup
by bowserbeardie - Mar 18, 2005 07:10 PM
3 Mar 18, 2005 09:47 PM
by dewaine
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