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First week with a bearded dragon

Four reads, in this order. Heat comes before a shopping list of food.

  1. Step 1 · Tonight

    Set up the tank

    The enclosure has to be ready before the animal is in it.

    Tank setup
  2. Step 2 · Before the first meal

    Get the heat right

    A bearded dragon cannot warm itself. The temperatures come before the food.

    Temperature guide
  3. Step 3 · If something seems wrong

    If they stop eating

    Not eating has a short list of causes. Start there instead of guessing.

    Not eating
  4. Step 4 · When you want the whole picture

    Read the full care guide

    The long manual, including diet. Useful after the tank is actually warm.

    Bearded dragon care

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