Description:
Scientific name: Pogona sp.
Life span: 5-12 years
The German giant bearded dragon, a unique species of pet lizard that belongs to the Pogona genus and family of reptiles, is renowned for its enormous size and amiable personality. Male adults can reach lengths of up to 30 inches (76 cm). The lizard’s throat has an expanding flap that gives this critter its name.
Native Region/Habitat
This Australian lizard inhabits savannah regions, subtropical woods, and desert regions. While not thriving in arid environments, bears do well there. To drink and moisturise their dry skin, they need rain on a semi-regular basis.
Behavior:
All beardies are sociable, low-maintenance, and widely available as pets. German giants are diurnal, which means they sleep through the night but are awake when you are. Anytime during the day, you can let them out of the cage.
Care As a pet/In captivity:
Tank Size: You should have a massive 100-gallon tank—at the very least—for a content beardie. Although they may appear small in it at first, you’ll be shocked at how quickly your child grows into a muscular giant.
Heating Source: Being coldblooded, bearded dragons need heat to keep their body temperatures stable. The ideal temperature range for sunbathing should be between 88 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. They should experience lows of between 70 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit at night.
Some people construct cages with a warm and a chilly side so their German giant can choose to either warm up or cool down.
Humidity: You can purchase a hygrometer and maintain the moisture levels in the enclosure between 20% and 40%.
Feeding: Your German giant will be a huge boy or girl, as you may have already guessed, and they will enjoy meals. 75% plant matter and 25% insects make up the majority of the diet of bearded dragons.
On a regular timetable, you should provide your adult bearded dragon a variety of foods. You should feed your bearded dragon a feast of protein, a plenty of delectable vegetables, and then no food on the third day in a three-day alternating schedule.
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