They typically prefer to stick to warm, arid areas: deserts, subtropical woodlands, savannas, and scrublands. In the wild, bearded dragons’ range extends across most of Australia.
The central bearded dragon, Pogona vitticeps, is the most common species to have as a pet. There are eight species species of bearded dragons recognized today, all of which are affectionately called “beardies.”Īmong the most popular pet reptiles, bearded dragons tend to be gentle, inquisitive, and active during the day. The bearded dragon lives up to its name: Like a dragon, it’s equipped with armor of spiny reptilian scales, which include a “beard” of spikes under its chin that puffs up depending on its mood.
