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9 Fun Facts

Bearded dragons

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Bearded dragons are native to Australia but live in a range of different habitats, including deserts, shrublands, and woodlands.

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Bearded dragons are one of the most easy-going and relaxed in the reptile world.

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As omnivores, bearded dragons have a varied diet including, but not limited to, crickets, worms and vegetables.

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Bearded dragons will also change in color as they adjust to different temperatures.

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Bearded dragons make great pets because they are easy to care for and have sociable personalities.

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Bearded dragons can flatten their body and enlarge their throats when they feel threatened.

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While bearded dragons are extremely popular pets, they are relatively new in the United States.

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04Bearded dragons tend to develop behaviors like bobbing or waving their heads.

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Bearded dragons can regulate their body temperature by changing the shades of their color of the skin from dark to light and vice versa.