Bearded Dragon: Your Happy Healthy Pet^TM, 2nd Edition

by Steve Grenard

ISBN13:
9780470209011
ISBN10:
0470209011
Format: eBook
Copyright: 2008-02-01
Publisher: Howell Book House
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Summary

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!Bearded dragons are increasingly popular; they may soon overtake the green iguana as the most popular reptile in the U.S. With their unique appearance, docile nature, and minimal care requirements, beardies make a great introduction to reptile keeping. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide covers the basics, including: The beardie's background and the various breeds of bearded dragons Choosing your bearded dragon Setting up and maintaining your beardie's home, complete with a basking area and lighting Feeding and caring for your bearded dragon

The Wonderful Lizard of Oz
What Is the Lizard of Oz?
The Types of Bearded Dragons
The Wild Life of the Bearded Dragon
Temperature Regulation
Predator and Prey
Beardie Social Interactions
Bearded Dragons as Pets
Courtship and Mating
Beardies in and out of Oz
Australian Wildlife Crises
How the Bearded Dragon Left Oz
An Australian Perspective
Your Pet Bearded Dragon
The Biology of Beardies
Beardie Anatomy
Beardie Physiology
Beardie Senses
Choosing a Pet Bearded Dragon
Bring Home a Healthy Beardie
Color Variations and Designer Beardies
Where to Get Your Bearded Dragon
Setting Up Your Beardie's Home
Indoor Housing
Lighting the Lizard of Oz
Providing Heat
Cage Cleaning and Maintenance
Outdoor Housing
Caring for Your Bearded Dragon
Feeding Your Bearded Dragon
Fruits and Veggies
Commercial Lizard Foods
Insects
Feeding Babies-Newborn to 4 Months Old
Feeding Adults-4 Months to Adulthood
Water for Your Beardies
Keeping Your Beardie Healthy
Choosing a Veterinarian
Hereditary Diseases
Nutritional Disorders
Traumatic Injuries
Infectious Diseases
Parasitic Infections
Handling Do's and Don'ts
Dystocia
Neurological Disorders
Environmental Toxins
Brumation
Breeding Bearded Dragons
Sexing
Conditioning and Nutrition
Getting to Know You
Egg Laying
Incubating Bearded Dragon Eggs
Hatching Eggs
Baby Dragons
Appendix: Learning More About Your Bearded Dragon
Some Good Books
Magazines
Internet Resources
Reptile Veterinarians
Shows, Expos, and Swap Meets
Shopping on the Internet
Index
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