Bearded Dragon Facts

Bearded dragons are fantastic pets - full of character and incredibly beautiful creatures. Originally from Australia they have strange features, fascinating behaviour and wonderful characteristics. We've complied a list of amazing bearded dragon facts for you to get your claws into! Here goes...

• Bearded dragons can run at up to 9mph, apparently!
• A pet bearded dragon will live around 5-8 years, but some have lived 10 years!
• Bearded dragons have amazing eye sight and can see their pray from a long way away.
• The scientific name for an Inland Bearded Dragon is Pogona vitticeps
• Bearded dragons have tails that are almost as long as their body!
• The average adult bearded dragon will grow to around 18-24 inches in length, including it's tail.
• Bearded dragons simply love basking on rocks!
• The most common species of pet bearded dragon is the Inland Bearded Dragon.
• Beardies mostly feed on insects, worms and crickets...yum!
• Bearded dragons live in hot climates like semi-desert and dry woodland.

Now you've learned some fascinating bearded dragon facts, why not impress your friends and family with your new knowledge?! In fact, you can even have a go at our pet quiz if you like!

If you are looking for even more information on bearded dragons - we've got loads. check out our bearded dragons section or take a look at our favourite bearded dragon books.