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The PetDT Editorial Team manages and maintains our library of legacy pet care content. With experience across a wide range of pets, including dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, and reptiles, the team works to review and improve older articles so they remain accurate, clear, and helpful for everyday pet owners. As PetDT continues updating inherited content, articles credited to the Editorial Team will be reviewed by Mike or Melissa during the update process.
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Bearded dragons are some of the cutest pets around. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, and they are very friendly creatures. Bearded dragons are reptiles belonging to the family Agamidae. They are native to Australia and New Guinea, and their scientific name is Pogona vitticeps. The average size of a bearded d
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Bearded dragons are reptiles native to Australia. They are known for their long, bushy tails and large throats comparable to beards. The species is considered a popular pet because of its docile nature and ability to live in captivity. Though bearded dragons are well-liked, they remain less common than other pets, such
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Bearded dragons are reptiles native to Australia. They are also known as monitor lizards or dragon lizards. These reptiles are very friendly animals, and they love to play around. If you want to get a pet lizard, then bearded dragons are a perfect choice. Bearded dragons are omnivores, and they feed on insects, fruit,
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When it comes to bearded dragons, they might not be the first animal that comes to mind when you think about a cuddly creature. Despite their scaled and spiked exterior, bearded dragons are actually quite affectionate animals. In this article, we are going to be looking at the bearded dragon to find out if they don’t m
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It’s easy to assume that only chameleons change their color. While healthy bearded dragons typically have a pale green coloration, they can also change their skin color under certain conditions. Bearded dragons are one of the most popular reptiles available today. They are easy to care for, beautiful, and fun to watch.
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Do you know how to care for bearded dragons? If you don’t, then you should definitely check out our article on caring for them. Bearded dragons are reptiles native to Australia. They have been popular pets for years because they are easy to take care of and can live up to 20 years if properly cared for. When it comes t
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Bearded dragons are popular pets – and it is easy to see why with their friendly nature, natural intelligence, and great personalities. Learning to care for your beardie properly is crucial in helping them to stay safe, happy, and content at all times – and this includes ensuring that they have a suitable, nutritious d
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Turtles have a reputation of not being the most interesting animal as all they tend to do is sit there for hours without moving a muscle, and while this might be true, who is to say what is going on inside their head? In this guide, we’ll be exploring whether, or not, turtles get lonely, depressed, bored, and lots more
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Cats as furry companions are cute, but they also pose a threat to some other, more vulnerable pets, such as mice, rats, and turtles. It’s natural to wonder if a cat will turn its attention from birds and eat your turtle. Suddenly, you are racked with worry and fear, unsure how you can best protect your turtle from cats
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Turtles and tortoises are reptiles that make popular pets, and many people like to play their pets music. If you’re interested in buying either a turtle or a tortoise, you might be curious to know: Do turtles and tortoises like music? In this article, I will cover some key information on whether turtles & tortoises lik
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Hibernation is a natural phenomenon that occurs in some animals during the winter months. The term was coined by Russian zoologist Ivan Sechenov in 1859. Hibernation is a common practice for reptiles and amphibians. They enter into a state of torpor or low metabolic rate, where they conserve energy and reduce their bod
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Sulcata tortoises are native to South America. They live in tropical rainforests and eat fruits, nuts, leaves, flowers, seeds, and insects. These animals are also known as the “tortoise of the Andes” because they spend their winters in caves or under rocks. Sulcata Tortoises are considered vulnerable species due to hab
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Sharks are known for being aggressive predators, but some species are even more dangerous than others. The great white shark has long been considered the top predator in the ocean (which means that turtles are on their menu), but in recent times, new research shows that other sharks are much more likely to attack turtl
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Turtles can live for up to 50 years and weigh as much as 150 pounds. They’re found in warm climates all over the world. There are so many fun facts about turtles, but did you know that they can breathe through their bottoms? Turtles are reptiles that have a shell, and they breathe through their butts. They can also bre
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Bearded dragons are very popular exotic pets, with part of their appeal being that, compared to some other reptiles, they are fairly easy to care for. Novice reptile owners often choose bearded dragons as their first exotic pet for this reason. Unfortunately, the reputation of the bearded dragon as a beginner-friendly
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Bearded dragons are lizards native to Australia. They are very friendly animals and are often kept as pets. Bearded dragons are great pets because they are very social creatures. Though they have a reputation for being somewhat solitary, these pet reptiles can be easy to bond with. They are also very intelligent and ca
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Are you looking for a new snake and can’t decide which one to try? Perhaps you have heard good things about fireball python morphs and want to know more? Whatever reason brought you here today, we have the answers for you! We know how tricky it can be to find information about snakes. It leaves many of us frustrated an
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Of course, we know that bearded dragons are often seen in the wild. However, domesticated beardies are adapted to spending time in a controlled environment under the watchful eye of their human friends. Although many owners of these reptiles will have wondered whether their little buddy could benefit from some time out
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Vacations should be relaxing, with no worries about what’s going on back home. This is easier said than done if you have bearded dragons. What are your plans for them while you are away? How can you care for a bearded dragon while on vacation? You may be surprised by how easy all this is to sort out. A healthy dragon c
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Bearded dragons are popular pets due to their docile nature and general friendliness. However, just like any pet, they have certain things that annoy them. While you may see your bearded dragon as a passive reptile with a calm temperament, if he/she is exposed to something they don’t like, they can quickly become anxio
