The Bearded Dragon Manual: Expert Advice for Keeping and Caring for a Healthy Bearded Dragon - Softcover

De Vosjoli, Philippe; Sommella, Terri M.; Mailloux, Robert; Donoghue, Susan; Klingenberg, Roger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1620082535 ISBN 13: 9781620082539

Publisher: Companionhouse Books, 2016

Synopsis

The perfect book for anyone who owns—or wants to own—a bearded dragon!

• Informative guide packed with everything you need to know to take quality care of your bearded dragon
• How to select healthy, thriving bearded dragons as pets or for breeding
• Understanding behavior, personality traits, and the anatomy of these fascinating lizards
• Feeding a nutritionally sound diet, including supplements, at your dragon's different life stages
• Proper habitat and how to design and maintain comfortable housing with heat sources, lighting, and substrates
• Recognizing illness and injury, how to handle health issues, and dragon-keeping FAQs

Reptiles are popular pets, and the bearded dragon is widely considered the best reptile to keep as a pet! The bearded dragon hails from Australia and is a favorite among herpetoculturists and hobbyists alike.

This completely updated and expanded edition of the best-selling The Bearded Dragon Manual promises to excite new and seasoned herp enthusiasts with its in-depth discussion on all aspects of dragon keeping and its brilliant color photography. Packed with valuable information that will help you learn how to take quality care of your pet, this book takes a close look at all the characteristics that have made these attractive lizards so popular in the pet world.

Learn all about breeding bearded dragons, including egg-laying and incubation, and take a look at their basic genetics; learn the history and characteristics of the different types of bearded dragons; discover how to select bearded dragons as pets or for breeding; create a comfortable habitat for your bearded dragon, emulating nature with proper heat and lighting; understand typical bearded-dragon behavior and personality quirks; learn how to feed your dragon a nutritionally sound diet throughout its life; learn how to recognize signs of disease and how to handle health issues; explore detailed health and feeding charts, and find helpful answers to dragon owners' frequently asked questions on tank size, feeder crickets, shedding issues, UVB, tail rot, and more. As a special bonus, you'll also find vividly illustrated chapters on beautiful color morphs and the care and breeding of frilled dragons.

Written by a team of recognized herpetoculture authorities, veterinarians, and specialists, this reliable resource offers comprehensive information and guidelines that will be welcomed by newcomers who wish to add a bearded dragon to their vivarium and experienced bearded-dragon enthusiasts alike. With revised and expanded text and all-new photographs, including brilliantly colored morphs and fascinating frilled dragons, The Bearded Dragon Manual offers comprehensive ownership and care advice from experts in the fields of reptile husbandry, breeding, and veterinary medicine. Packed with information for the beginner, yet sophisticated enough to address more difficult care questions, this book provides a virtual course in bearded dragon husbandry for enthusiasts of any age. Learn all you need to know to provide your dragon with the best care, maintaining your pet in excellent health and condition throughout its life.

Get the foundation you need to confidently purchase, set up, and care for your bearded dragon, and be prepared for what to expect, with The Bearded Dragon Manual!

About this title

About the Author

Philippe de Vosjoli is a bestselling writer and publisher with varied interests, including amphibians, reptiles, unusual plants, the role of hallucinogenic plants in the evolution of culture and religion, and how the rise of the parallel reality of cyberspace will impact our future. He is also the author of the acclaimed children's book The Legend of Atticus Rex.

Robert Mailloux is the owner of Sandfire Dragon Ranch and the originator of the spectacularly colored Sandfire bearded dragon morph. He was the first person to commercially breed several of the frog species now available in the pet trade.

Susan Donoghue, VMD, is a board-certified Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. She has written more than 150 chapters and articles on nutrition and health, designs and markets the Walkabout Farm line of dietary products for herps, and is an avid bearded dragon breeder.

Roger Klingenberg, DVM, was inspired to pursue a veterinary degree due to his love of reptiles. His veterinary specialization in reptiles along with many years of experience keeping numerous types of reptiles has led to his being recognized at the forefront of the field of reptile veterinary medicine and surgery.

From the Back Cover

Widely considered the best reptile pet, the bearded dragon hails from Australia and is a favorite among herpetoculturists and hobbyists alike. In this completely updated edition, with revised and expanded text and all-new photographs, including brilliantly colored morphs and fascinating frilled dragons, The Bearded Dragon Manual offers comprehensive ownership and care advice from experts in the fields of reptile husbandry, breeding, and veterinary medicine. This information-packed volume gives you the tools you'll need to provide your dragon with the best care throughout its life.

Inside The Bearded Dragon Manual:

• Selecting a healthy, thriving pet dragon
• What you'll need to create a proper habitat for your dragon, including lighting, heat sources, and substrates
• The importance of proper diet and how to feed at different life stages
• Understanding your bearded dragon's behavior and personality traits
• Recognizing the signs of illness and injury
• Breeding bearded dragons and a look at basic genetics
• Vividly illustrated chapters on color morphs and frilled dragons
• A special section that answers owners' frequently asked questions

Edition details

• Publisher: Companionhouse Books
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1620082535
• ISBN 13: 9781620082539
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 221