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Species profile · Agamidae

Pogona vitticeps

Complete care sheet and morph genetics registry for the bearded dragon — husbandry parameters, diet, breeding and pairing calculator.

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Adult size
40–60 cm
Lifespan
8–12 yrs
Difficulty
Beginner +
Temperament
Docile
Activity
Diurnal
Reproduction
Oviparous
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Husbandry requirements

Bearded Dragon — origin: Arid and semi-arid Australia.

Terrarium temperature gradient

Night min20 °C
Cool side26–28 °C
Warm side30–33 °C
Basking spot38–42 °C

Desert basker: a high hot spot is essential, measured at the surface

Enclosure (adult)
120 × 60 × 60 cm

Spacious desert terrarium

A strong basking area + powerful UVB are mandatory

Humidity
30–40 %

Dry environment

Substrate
Tile/paper (juveniles)Bioactive (adults)Avoid calcium sand
UVB
Recommended

ESSENTIAL — powerful UVB (Ferguson zone 3–4, T5 ~10–12 %)

Water source
Always available

Small water dish; hydration mainly through food

Origin
Agamidae

Arid and semi-arid Australia

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Feeding & health

Diet

Omnivore — insects + plants — Crickets, dubia roaches, BSF larvae + greens/vegetables; juveniles more carnivorous, adults more herbivorous

Calcium + D3 and multivitamin supplementation is essential

Breeding
Oviparous

Clutch 15–30 eggs/young. Several clutches; females lay eggs even without a male

Health watch points
  • MBD (lack of UVB/calcium — very common)
  • Impaction
  • Obesity
  • Adenovirus
  • Parasites
  • Respiratory infections
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Morphs & genetics

Registry of 6 documented genes and 2 named combos for Bearded Dragon.

  • Hypomelanistic pastelRec
  • Translucent transRec
  • Leatherback smoothDom
  • DunnerDom
  • ZeroRec
  • WitblitsRec
Named combos — 2 documented combined morphs
WeroHypo Trans
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Pairing calculator

Pick each parent's genotype — clutch probabilities update live. Free, no sign-up.

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Bearded Dragon × Bearded Dragon

Probabilities per gene (independent loci).

GeneParent AParent B
Expected clutchSelect at least one gene on a parent.
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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about keeping the bearded dragon.

How big does an adult Bearded Dragon get?▾
An adult Bearded Dragon typically measures 40–60 cm (total length, including the tail).
What temperature and humidity does a Bearded Dragon need?▾
A gradient of roughly 26–28 °C on the cool side to 30–33 °C on the warm side, with a basking spot of 38–42 °C. Humidity 30–40 %.
What does a Bearded Dragon eat?▾
Omnivore — insects + plants: Crickets, dubia roaches, BSF larvae + greens/vegetables; juveniles more carnivorous, adults more herbivorous.
Is the Bearded Dragon a good reptile for beginners?▾
Beginner + level. Very docile and interactive; tolerates handling well Plan ahead: a lifespan of 8–12 yrs.

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