There are few better ways to start in reptiles than raising a baby bearded dragon: you get the whole arc — the manic insect-chasing baby, the teenage growth spurt, the mellow adult that naps on your desk. This baby is European captive-bred, well-started (past the fragile first weeks), eating dusted feeders greedily, and already showing the bold, curious personality that makes hand-raised beardies famously tame.
At a Glance
| Species | Pogona vitticeps — baby, well-started |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 45–60 cm — full-grown inside 18 months |
| Lifespan | 8–12 years |
| Enclosure | 90 cm now works; plan 120×60×60 cm adult home |
| Temperature | Basking surface 40–42 °C for babies; cool end 25 °C |
| Lighting | T5 UVB tube 10–12 %, replaced yearly |
| Diet | Dusted small insects 2–3× daily now, plus fresh greens |
| Experience level | Beginner |
Raising a Baby Beardie
Babies are insect-eating machines: offer appropriately small feeders (no bigger than the space between the eyes) two to three times daily, always calcium-dusted, with fresh chopped greens available from day one so salad becomes a habit early. Keep the basking spot hot, hydrate with light misting on greens, and keep handling short and low until the baby seeks your hand — which, with beardies, rarely takes more than a few weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast will it grow?
Beardies do 80 % of their growth in year one — from palm-sized to nearly full length. It’s the most rewarding growth curve in pet reptiles.
Is a baby riskier than an adult?
Freshly hatched babies can be delicate; ours are sold well-started — established feeders past that window — which removes most of the risk.
When can my kids handle it?
Supervised, gentle handling is fine immediately; daily free-roam shoulder time comes naturally as the dragon grows through its first year.
Why Buy From EU Exotic Reptile Hub
- Captive-bred in Europe — no wild-caught animals, ever
- Live-arrival guarantee and health guarantee on every animal
- Verified feeding — we ship only established feeders, with a feeding record
- Lifetime care support from our keepers, one message away
Shipping Across the EU
We ship EU-wide with specialist live-animal couriers in insulated, heat- or cool-packed boxes, dispatched only when the weather forecast along the whole route is safe. You receive tracking on dispatch day and your animal typically arrives within 24 hours. See our shipping policy and FAQ for full details.
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