Care level: Beginner-Intermediate
Temperament: Docile, however can become territorial when mishandled or during mating season
Behavior: diurnal, semi-arboreal, solitary
Minimum enclosure size: 5×3×3′ (1.5×1×1m)
Basking spot temp (surface): 115-130°F (46-54°C), minimum, some will prefer hotter
Cold side temp (air): 75-80°F (24-27°C)
Minimum/Nighttime temp: 55-75°F (12-24°C)
UVB: UVI 2.9-7.4/Ferguson zone 3 (e.g. Arcadia T5HO 12% at 14-16″ (36-41cm) away with no mesh or 8-12″ (20-31cm) away with typical mesh)
Humidity: 20-60% (30-40% is the preferred range)
Diet: Insects and plant matter (babies will eat more insects than adults do but should have access to plant matter and be encouraged to eat it)
Adult size: 16-24″ (40-60cm)
Wild Distribution: large range of habitats (desert, dry forests, scrublands) through the eastern half of south Australia to the southeastern Northern Territory
(Guide written with contributions by Offline#8045)
Additional Resources:
Reptifiles Guide – Bearded Dragon
Happy Dragons Guide – Bearded Dragon
Facebook Group: How Not to Slay the Dragon – Pogona vitticeps