The central bearded dragon is the most popular pet lizard in the world for one simple reason: no other reptile is this interactive. Beardies watch you across the room, wave, head-bob, beg at the glass at breakfast time, and genuinely seem to enjoy sitting on a warm shoulder. This is our entry-priced classic wild-type — European captive-bred, feeding on greens and dusted insects, and the single best first reptile a household can choose.
At a Glance
| Species | Pogona vitticeps (central bearded dragon) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 45–60 cm including tail |
| Lifespan | 8–12 years |
| Enclosure | 120×60×60 cm for an adult |
| Temperature | Basking surface 38–42 °C; cool end 25 °C |
| Lighting | High-output UVB (T5 10–12 %) — non-negotiable |
| Diet | Juveniles: mostly insects; adults: mostly greens |
| Experience level | Beginner |
Bearded Dragon Care Basics
Two pieces of equipment decide a beardie’s health: a proper basking lamp reaching 40 °C at the surface, and a T5 UVB tube spanning most of the enclosure, replaced yearly. Get those right, dust insects with calcium, shift the diet toward salads as the dragon matures, and you’ll have a decade-long companion that treats your living room like its territory. Always house singly — beardies are solitary and do best that way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a bearded dragon the classic first reptile?
Diurnal, hand-tame, hardy, and expressive — they’re active when you are and visibly respond to their keeper, which no snake and few lizards do.
How much daily care is involved?
Ten minutes: fresh salad, water check, spot-clean, lights on a timer. Insect feedings are a fun few minutes several times a week.
What age is this dragon?
We list exact hatch dates and current photos for the individual animal — ask before purchase and we’ll send both, with its feeding record.
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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