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Care Guide - Accessories


Contrary to some opinion - lizards are not stupid. Stimulation within their environment will provide interaction and entertainment for your lizard. This should be done in as natural a way as possible, and will result in a happy, healthy, stress free lizard.

Logs/Branches

Although bearded dragons do not live in trees, they will climb to high points for better heat regulation, for exercise, to catch prey, or to keep a look out on their surroundings. Thick sturdy branches are best, and should be secured so as they will not fall or move when the full weight of a bearded dragon is on them.

This picture shows a bearded dragon using some climbing apparatus.

Photograph by R Percival
 

 


Rocks & Caves

The bearded dragon is not a huge hider - living most of it's life out in the open, and sleeping in very odd positions. It does like to retreat to a cave or dark/cool place sometimes, and natural caves and rocky outcroppings would occur in the wild. Slate or large rocks will provide a natural setting, and also allow some wearing on the dragons nails if he climbs over them.

Plants

Live plants are typically not that advisable, as the bearded dragon is an omnivore, he will eat greenery, including plants and flowers. Plastic plants can be used to brighten up the vivarium.

Taking things from
the Garden

Many accessories can be purchased from retailers. If you wish to take something from the garden, make sure you sterilise it fully first. Anything in the garden can contain tiny mites or bacteria that you cannot see, but will be harmful to the non native bearded dragon. Baking in the oven, freezing, bleach, and boiling water are all effective ways of sterilization.

This picture by Ian Gemmell shows his bearded dragon enjoying the accessories.