Philippe De Vosjoli - Bearded Dragon Manual, 3rd Edition: Expert Advice for Keeping and Caring for a Healthy Bearded Dragon (CompanionHouse Books) Habitat, Heat, Diet, Behavior, Personality, Illness, Training, FAQ and More

3rd Edition

Philippe de Vosjoli,
Robert Mailloux, Susan Donoghue, VMD,
Roger Klingenberg, DVM, and Jerry Cole

The Bearded Dragon Manual 3rd Edition

CompanionHouse Books is an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing.

Project Team

Editorial Director: Gretchen Bacon

Technical Editor, 3rd Edition: Susan M. Ewing

Technical Editor, 2nd Edition: Terri Sommella

Editor: Amy Deputato

Designer: Mary Ann Kahn

Proofreader/Indexer: Jean Bissell

Copyright 2017, 2022 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc.

Bearded Dragon Manual, 3rd Edition (2022) is a revised edition of The Bearded Dragon Manual, 2nd Edition (2017), published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. Revisions include updated photos and text, deletion of previous chapter on frilled dragons, and addition of new training and enrichment chapter.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Fox Chapel Publishing, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in an acknowledged review.

Print ISBN: 978-1-62008-406-9
eISBN: 978-1-63741-084-4

Library of Congress Control Number: 2021949757

This book has been published with the intent to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter within. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the author and publisher expressly disclaim any responsibility for any errors, omissions, or adverse effects arising from the use or application of the information contained herein. The techniques and suggestions are used at the readers discretion and are not to be considered a substitute for veterinary care. If you suspect a medical problem, consult your veterinarian.

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Im a relative newcomer to bearded dragons, but I have quickly fallen under their spell, in part because of a young beardie I met at a local pet shop. Spike definitely knew I was on the other side of the glass. He ignored his roommates and clearly wanted to interact with me, and I felt a twinge of sadness at having to leave him there. Obviously, this little guy had personality. I am not alone in feeling drawn to these charming lizards. I join almost two million households in the United States who find that bearded dragons make wonderful pets.

A recent study by the American Pet Products Association reported that 4.5 million households in the United States owned reptiles. A later article in Reptile Magazineby John Virata stated that of all the reptiles owned by U.S. households, 40 percent of them were bearded dragons, for a total of 1.8 million households. In all probability, many of these households have more than one bearded dragon. Thats a lot of dragons!

One thing to consider if you plan to get a bearded dragon is that bearded dragons are not beginner pets. You need to be prepared for your dragon beforeyou get him. Dont bring a beardie home and then decide you need to learn about him! Bearded dragons have very specific temperature and dietary requirements, and they need a moderately large space to call home. They may not be as demonstrative as a dog or cat, but they definitely have personalities, and they do bond with their owners.