Bearded Dragons By Kate Pellham

Unlock the secrets to raising a happy, thriving reptile companion with Bearded Dragons: The Essential Guide to Ownership & Care for Your Pet by Kate Pellham. This 172-page paperback handbook offers an in-depth, accessible look at captive dragon husbandry, dispelling the myth that lizards are aloof or distant pets.

Known for their friendly personalities, social nature, and love of interaction, central bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps) make fantastic additions to apartments, family households, and classroom environments alike. Pellham guides readers through every phase of ownership—from deciding if a lizard fits your lifestyle to constructing an ideal habitat and recognizing early health signals.

Key Topics & What You'll Learn:

• Pre-Purchase & Selection: How to assess whether a bearded dragon fits your household, where to acquire one, and how to select a healthy individual.
• Terrarium & Lighting Setup: Step-by-step guidelines on building a proper enclosure, selecting substrate, and establishing safe heating and UVB basking gradients.
• Nutrition & Diet Formulation: How to balance insect protein with leafy greens and fresh vegetables, alongside essential calcium and vitamin supplementation routines.
• Health & Preventative Care: Insights into common reptile ailments, symptoms to watch for, treatment options, and keeping your pet healthy through clean, proper husbandry.
• Introduction to Breeding: Basic overview of breeding practices, egg care, and life cycle dynamics for interested keepers.

Why We Love It:

• Comprehensive Coverage: At 172 pages, it goes far beyond basic pamphlets to offer detailed, long-term guidance for all life stages.
• Focus on Preventative Health: Emphasizes how proper heating, nutrition, and tank cleanliness prevent the vast majority of captive reptile illnesses.
• Accessible & Practical: Written in a clear, encouraging tone suitable for individual adults, parents, and older kids learning care routines together.

Perfect For: First-time lizard owners, prospective pet parents, families, and reptile enthusiasts seeking a reliable reference guide.

Product Specs:

• Author: Kate Pellham
• Format: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 172
• Dimensions: 0.37" x 9.0" x 6.0"
• Publication Date: October 27, 2015
• Subject: Pet Care / Reptiles & Amphibians / Herpetology / Exotic Pets