Bearded dragons are great as pets because they have a docile nature, very friendly towards people, active during the day, and does not bite so it’s safe even around kids. They are also very easy to take care of as you can feed them common foods. If you want to buy a bearded dragon, you have to keep some things in mind to make sure that you get the most out of your money. Here are some tips on how to buy a bearded dragon.

However, before heading out in a pet store or going online to purchase a bearded dragon, keep in mind that this lizard has a lifespan of up to 20 years so think of it as a long-term investment that you should take responsibility of. Also you must already have a vivarium ready for the bearded dragon before purchasing one so that it already have a place to stay once you take it home.

The next thing that you need to think about is where to buy a bearded dragon. The best option would be in the pet store as you can actually choose the bearded dragon that you will take care of. But if you don’t have the time to do that, you can always go online and browse through the websites that sell bearded dragon, and look for the best deal out there.

Whether you buy a bearded dragon on a pet store or online, it is best that you purchase one that is captive bred rather than wild caught ones. It is because captive bred bearded dragons tend to be healthier and cleaner than their wild caught counterpart. Also wild caught bearded dragons have more chance of having parasites and they may not be in good condition due to the risks in living outdoors.

Finally, when buying a bearded dragon from a pet store, always choose the ones that look healthy. Choose the ones that look alert and energetic, and they shouldn’t have any deformities such as wounds, pus, sores, burns, missing toes or tails. The size of the bearded dragon should also be considered as it is not recommended to raise very small ones especially if it is your first time to own one. It is because baby bearded dragons are fragile and become sick or overstressed easily.