{"id":1685,"date":"2020-05-06T14:55:24","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T14:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/?p=1685"},"modified":"2021-04-29T08:37:09","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T08:37:09","slug":"where-do-bearded-dragons-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/where-do-bearded-dragons-live\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Do Bearded Dragons Live? (Habitat, predators & more)"},"content":{"rendered":"

While you research Bearded Dragons (Click here to learn from this guide, why 1 in 3 Bearded Dragon owners miss this when they are researching them)<\/a><\/strong>, you may be wondering where they came from originally. Let me explain…<\/p>\n

Where do bearded dragons live? Bearded Dragons originate from Australia and mainly located in desert areas. However, they can be found in the United States and Europe, but mainly bred in captivity due to Australias strict animal exportation rules.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now that you know where they are from keep reading to learn when they turned up in the United States, where their name comes from (and how obvious this is), how they use speed to avoid predators in the wild, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n

When did Bearded Dragons appear in the United States?<\/h2>\n

Now that you understand Bearded Dragons come from Australia, you may be wondering when they made their way to the United States. Therefore, in this section, I will explain when this happened and how they have expanded in population since then.<\/p>\n

They were originally introduced to the United States back in the 1990s. Since then they have rapidly expanded, mainly by being bred domestically (more on this later). They have now become one of the most, if not, the most popular lizard pet in the united states.<\/p>\n

Can the size of a Bearded Dragon determine his age?<\/h2>\n
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Measuring your Beardie<\/p><\/div>\n

If you have ever wondered how you can get an idea of a Bearded Dragons age, without knowing his history, you are in luck. In luck. I will explain how this is possible by using their size. As well as presenting you with a useful chart that can help to guide you.<\/p>\n

Source<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Size (Inches)<\/td>\nAge (Months)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3-4<\/td>\n0-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5-9<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8-11<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9-12<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11-16<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11-18<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13-20<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16-22<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Why are they called Bearded Dragons?<\/h2>\n

The name Bearded Dragon sounds quite suggestive, right? But, they don’t have a beard, or do they? In this section, I will explain where their name came from, and how obvious it really is once you now.<\/p>\n

Yes, looking at a Beardie, in ist normal profile, one could argue that it doesn’t have a beard, right? But when it is trying to attract a mate or intimidate any potential predators it will puff up its throat (Click here to understand what they use this throat pouch for)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When you look at this puffed-up throat<\/a> it has an effect on the spines, it turns them black. This combination of the puffed-up throat and black spines makes it resemble a beard. Hence the reason it is called this, are you with me?<\/p>\n

Do Bearded Dragons head bob in their natural habitat?<\/h2>\n

Bearded Dragons have an array of interesting behaviors. One of the more well-known ones is the head bob movement. But, do they do this naturally, in their original native environment? In this section, I will address this question and why the head bob is used.<\/p>\n