Bearded dragons are becoming one of the most popular lizards to have as a pet.
Bearded dragons are from south, central Australia.
With proper care these lizards can live ten years in captivity. All of these lizards that are available in the United States are captive bred from founder animals imported from Europe because of the wildlife laws in Australia. When housing your bearded dragon, you should use a bare enclosure, either a glass aquarium or a large plastic enclosure. Its also a good idea to have a screen cover on top of the enclosure to prevent the lizard from escaping and to prevent children or other pets from getting a hold of it. A ten gallon tank should be large enough for a new hatchling, but within six months or less, the lizard will need a bigger enclosure at least 24 inches or longer.