Captive Ones Live Longer
Wild beardies live 4-10 years. This is a pretty good lifespan for a wild lizard. Some larger ones live longer, but many smaller ones only live a few years. However, pet beardies typically survive longer than wild ones. The average pet beardie lifespan is 7–15 years.They’re Quite Friendly
Beardies are very friendly, which explains their popularity. They are calm and relaxed, unlike other lizards. At least for reptiles, they get bonded to humans. Many enjoy cuddling!Several Types
The bearded dragon is native to Australia, where it lives in hot, arid environments such as deserts, forests, savannas, and scrub. They usually reach 18–22 inches. Beardies come in eight varieties. The kind most commonly kept as a pet is the Pogona Vitticeps, also known as the Central or Inland bearded dragon. There are also various mutations, or morphs, of beardies. However, Pogona Vitticeps variants may have varied hues and patterns. Different nail colors, spikes, scales, sizes, and head shapes are also possible. Here are some of the most common:- Classic
- Dunner
- Leatherback
- Paradox
- German Giant
- Silkback
- Wero
- Hypo
- Silverback
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