Bearded Dragons are popular exotic pets in many places. They are a popular breed among children, because of their friendly and calm nature.

Feeding: Bearded Dragons are omnivorous, requiring both insects and vegetable food. A typical diet for captive Bearded Dragons includes leafy greens, and regular meals of feeder insects. Popular feeder insects include crickets, locusts, silkworms, butter worms, and phoenix worms.

Housing: A 40 or 50 gallon aquarium is required. This allows the dragon to turn around, lie down, and run as it chooses. Bearded Dragons bask most of the day so they will need at least one or two basking spots. Rocks are a better choice then logs as they hold heat better. Bearded Dragons also need a UVB light with two options being available, fluorescent strip bulbs or mercury vapor bulbs. The temperature should be 105F-110F (basking spot) during the day and 60F-80F during the night.

Personality: Bearded Dragons are known to be very docile and trusting, yet at the same time outgoing and curious lizards. Bearded Dragons are one of the most friendly lizards in the pet trade. They enjoy being handled by humans and rarely bite.