How hard is it to get rid of a bearded dragon?

It can be very challenging to find a good and knowledgeable home for a pet reptile, especially a very common pet species that requires substantial care, like a bearded dragon. I recommend that you seek out a local herp society and find out if there are any legitimate reptile rescues in the area. read more

Some members have taken unwanted pets themselves and kept them for months before a permanent home is found, although that’s not common for beardies here, as that is usually for more difficult snakes and some lizards that are hard to care for. Here, beardies are pretty easy to get rid of. read more

However, in practice many bearded dragon cages produce highly objectionable odors. It is largely the organic debris and bacteria in the cage that cause the odor; proper husbandry and cleanliness will reduce the odor and help keep your pet healthy. read more

When bearded dragons shed around their eyes, it can be a little swollen or puffed out to help them get rid of shed around the eyes. In this instance, there is nothing to worry about. Swollen eyes can also be caused by an overdose of vitamin A and it can cause eye damage. read more