Specific Questions About Bearded Dragons

Q: Can Bearded Dragons Hear?

A: Yes, bearded dragons can hear - and they can hear very well. They are also extremely sensitive to vibrations and will usually be able to detect someone's movement.

Q: Can Bearded Dragons see color?

A: Yes, bearded dragons have very useful vision to hunt for food. They can see full color, however their depth perception is bad since their eyes are on the sides of their head (causing them to run into things).

Q: Can Bearded Dragons swim?

A: Yes, bearded dragons can swim. Some dragons are actually very good swimmers. However, it is a life/death scenario for your dragon so always monitor it when he/she is swimming and don't purposefully force your dragon to swim.

Q: Do Bearded Dragons bite?

A: Yes, bearded dragons can bite whenever they feel threatened or are in a bad mood. Be careful because their bites can hurt and can sometimes draw blood.

Q: Do Bearded Dragons carry salmonella?

A: Yes, all lizards carry salmonella. Keep in mind though, you have a better risk of getting salmonella from handling eggs at the supermarket than you do from your bearded dragon. However, it is still considered smart to wash your hands before and after handling a bearded dragon.

Q: Do Bearded Dragons climb?

A: Yes, bearded dragons are avid climbers and often climb rocks and trees in nature. You should make sure your dragon has a place to climb inside of his/her tank.

Q: Do Bearded Dragons have teeth?

A: Yes, bearded dragon have teeth. Their front teeth are used for biting and tearing their prey and will fall out regularly. Their side teeth are used for eating plants and are permanent.

Q: Do Bearded Dragons hibernate?

A: Yes, in the wild bearded dragons will go through brumation which is a semi-hibernation phase. As pets, most bearded dragons will go through a brumation cycle , but some may not. It is mostly dependant on the hormones within your dragon and the environment he/she is in.

Q: Do Bearded Dragons lose their tails?

A: No, bearded dragons do not lose their tails. They are unable to re-grow any part of their body, so if they lose their tail, it is not coming back.

Q: Do Bearded Dragons shed?

A: Yes, bearded dragons will occasionally shed their skin. Young dragons will frequently shed their skin as they grow, while adult dragons will shed a couple times per year.

Q: Do Bearded Dragons smell?

A: Generally bearded dragons do not smell if they are kept clean. However, if they are not properly maintained then they can begin to develop an unpleasant odor.

Q: What are bearded dragons predators?

A: Bearded dragon's predators include birds, large snakes, bigger lizards, and dogs.

Questions About Food

Q: What do bearded dragons eat?

A: Bearded dragons are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and insects. They have a fairly wide diet and can eat most things. However, it's recommended to view our bearded dragon diet page for more information.

Q: Can you overfeed a bearded dragon?

A; Yes, bearded dragons can be overfed. Generally pet dragons are overfed fatty insects (such as worms) which causes the dragon to gain too much weigh. We recommend reading our diet page more details on how much to feed bearded dragons.

Q: Can bearded dragons eat apples?

A: Yes, bearded dragons can eat apple regularly as long as the apple is peeled and cut into the right sizes for your bearded dragon to eat. Please visit our diet page for a list of other fruits that bearded dragons can eat.

Q: Can bearded dragons eat bananas?

A: Bearded dragons can eat bananas, but you should only feed them a banana rarely. Feeding your dragon bananas too often can make your dragon sick. Please visit our diet page for a list of other fruits that bearded dragons can eat.

Q: Can bearded dragons eat blueberries?

A: Yes, bearded dragons can eat blueberries. Just be sure to give your dragon fresh washed blueberries to eat (unwashed or frozen blueberries contain preservatives or pesticides which can make your dragon ill). Please visit our diet page for a list of other fruits that bearded dragons can eat.

Q: Can bearded dragons eat broccoli?

A: Bearded dragons can eat broccoli. However, you should not feed broccoli to your bearded dragon too often because it can make him/her ill. Also, you only want to feed raw broccoli to your dragon. Please visit our diet page for a list of other vegetables bearded dragons can eat.

Q: Can bearded dragons eat cabbage?

A: Yes, bearded dragons can eat both green cabbage and red cabbage. Make sure the cabbage is raw and washed before giving it to your dragon. Please visit our diet page for a list of other vegetables bearded dragons can eat.

Q: Can bearded dragons war carrots?

A: Bearded dragons can eat carrots, however they are high in Vitamin A which can cause vitamin A toxicity if your bearded dragon is also receiving vitamin A supplements. So if your beardie's diet consists of many vitamin A rich foods (like carrots), you will need to closely monitor the amount of vitamin A supplements you give to him/her. Please visit our diet page for a list of other vegetables bearded dragons can eat.

Q: Can bearded dragons eat celery?

A: Yes, bearded dragons can eat raw celery (both the stalks and the leaves). You will need to finely chop the celery before you feed it to your dragon. Please visit our diet page for a list of other vegetables bearded dragons can eat.

Q: Can bearded dragons eat chicken?

A: Feeding cooked chicken to your bearded dragon is questionable and has yet to be researched for overall dragon health. It is recommended to avoid feeding chicken to your bearded dragon.

Q: Can bearded dragons eat cilantro?

A: Yes, cilantro is safe for bearded dragons to eat. Make sure it is fresh and washed before serving it. Please visit our diet page for a list of other plants bearded dragons can eat.

Q: Can bearded dragons eat corn?

Bearded dragons can eat corn, however it is not recommended to feed your dragon corn too regularly. Please visit our diet page for a list of other vegetables bearded dragons can eat.