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The authors Andree Hauschild and Dr. Hubert Bosch have taken it upon themselves to write a book about Bearded Dragons and Frilled Lizards.With great care and attention they have combined all available information with their many years experience in the keeping and breeding of these animals. They have created a book that will be of great assistance to any hobby herpetologist wishing to become involved with these interesting animals. Many color photographs taken in the wild in Australia and Asia. ... Read more

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Not what I expected
I purchased this book in order to get additional information on captive care for my frilled dragon. This book may be valuable for the scientific community but it has VERY little information on raising frilled dragons in captivity. In fact, since the book is translated from German, the book refers the reader to another book for captive care but it is also in German. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Gecko, Monitor Lizard, Bearded Dragon in Captivity, Rhinoceros Iguana, Leopard Gecko, Common House Gecko, Green Iguana in Captivity, Central Bearded Dragon, Blotched Blue-Tongued Lizard, Common Collared Lizard, Northern Blue-Tongued Skink, Jackson's Chameleon, Physignathus, Stenodactylus Petrii, Gran Canaria Skink, Heat Mat. Excerpt:Bearded dragons , agamid lizards of the genus Pogona , are often kept as pets , most commonly Pogona vitticeps , the Inland or Central Bearded Dragon. Pogona describes seven species naturally found in arid, semi-arid woodlands and rocky deserts in central Australia. They are a popular species among children, because of their friendly and calm nature, along with the relative ease of caring for them. Most bearded dragons kept as pets have broad triangular heads and flattened bodies, with adults reaching approximately 16 to 22 inches (410 to 560 mm) from head to tail and weighing 350 to 600 grams (10 to 20 oz). Sexual dimorphism Males have a distinct set of pre-anal pores between the back legs and have hemipenal bulges at the vent area. Females usually have no buldge past the vent or only one. Contrary to some beliefs, they do have pores, however they are less noticeable than a male's. The pores are easy to see by looking at the dragon's underside. Males and females are of comparable size, although males usually sport a larger head and a thicker tail base than the females. However, this is not always true. There are cases where a female has a bigger head and tail then her male counterpart. Mature males will turn their throat pouches (Beards) black during courtship to signal dominance, although females have also been known to do the same. Diet Bearded Dragon eating Dandelion leaves. Bearded dragons are native to the central Australian desert, where foo... ... Read more

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A guide to formulating diets for lizards in captivity. The book includes a thorough analysis of what lizards actually need, and comparisons between their feeding behaviour in the wild and requirements in captivity. It discusses their mineral, vitamin and protein requirements, with sepcial attention given to lighting and vitamin D3 needs. Based upon many years experience of keeping and breeding multiple generations of lizards, and extensive field work with wild populations, the book details the background to lizard nutrition, and explains why so many present recommendations are not only inaccurate, but dangerous. The critical link between environment and nutrition is also discussed, and the book addresses precisely why this is a aspect of maintenance no keeper can afford to ignore. ... Read more

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Bearded Dragons are fascinating, increasingly popular petsBearded Dragons may soon overtake the Green Iguana as the most popular reptile pet. With their unique appearance, attentiveness, docile nature, and simple care requirements, Beardies make intriguing pets. In a fun, easy-going style, this guide gives authoritative information and advice, covering: choosing a dragon, proper housing and diet, handling Beardies, and more. Terrific color photos give this book page after page of appeal for reptile enthusiasts.

Steve Grenard (Staten Island, NY) is an avid herpetologist with more than 40 years of experience with amphibians and reptiles. He is the author of Happy Healthy Pet guides to lizards as well as frogs and toads (see below), along with a number of scholarly medical and herpetological books. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Bearded Dragon
This is a very good book.gives you all the information you need in deciding to purchase your bearded dragon

loved it
I liked the book and the shipping did not take long ether. i got two on accident but i sent the extra one back and got my refund no problem.

Poor Information Source
I have 14 dragons and own every care book on Bearded Dragons available. This is by far the worst source. Much of the information provided is incorrect and I find it hard to believe the Author has ever owned a Bearded Dragon. If there was such a thing as a book recall this one should certainly be on the list. ... Read more

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Bearded dragons are some of the most beautiful andexciting lizards ever established in captivity and they are taking thecountry by storm. Personality plus moderate size, alertness, docilityand ease of care make them among the best choice for a pet. Everythingfrom selecting, housing set-ups, handling and breeding to notes onpopular species, diseases, incubating eggs and common causes offailure and death. It's ALL here in this book by the masters, deVosjoli and Mailloux. 71p. color. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (13)

Response to "A Reader From Sweden"
what do you expect...this book was written by a man who breeds bearded dragons and it is a book about bearded dragons.It is a wonderful book and tells you everything you need to know about keeping a bearded dragon whether you are breeding them or not.I personally own a 1 year old dragon, and this has been like the bible to me.Whenever something is wrong i consult this book and it will always have the answer you need.All the other books are written by herpotologists who have never actually owned, bred, or loved a bearded dragon.This book is amazingly helpful and comes from a person who knows what he is doing.I would recommend it to anyone who is planning on owning and loving a bearded dragon.

Not a very useful book
I don't like this book at all, the authors only writes about keeping the bearded dragons in big outdoor vivariums, and not about having just 1-3 bearded dragons as pets.

Very little information about feeding, housing and everything you really want to know. The authors also doesn't seem to think about the bearded dragons as pets, to cuddle with and have fun with, but only as something you can breed.

I almonst never read or look in this book, and I regret that I bought it.

I rekommend Liz Palikas book "Your Bearded Dragon's Life" and the book "The guide to a owning a BD" by David Zoffer and Tom Mazorlig instead!

Excellent
This is a very through book on the care and maintenance of Bearded Dragons. It is excellent for the beginer lizard keeper. I highly recommend this book if you want to take good care of your Bearded Dragon(s).It contains information on their diet, vivarium design, and other very useful information. It is one of the most reliable reptile books I have read.

Amazingly Helpful
This book is amazing!! I bought it about two weeks before my parents bought me a bearded dragon. It told me everything i need to know. It tells you everything about making terrariums and what to feed them. It also has sections on breeding and general information on the different species. This is a must buy if you are planning to raise a bearded dragon.

I LOVE THIS BOOK
I bought this book when my parents bought me a baby bearded dragon. this has everything you need to know about raising dragons. it tells you all the feeding instructions and it also has an extensive list of diseases and ailments and there respective symptoms. it tells you all about how to create a good terrarium. it also has information on breeding and overall care of the dragons. this is an amazing book and i would recommend it to anyone that is looking to buy a bearded dragon. ... Read more

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The Bearded Dragon, also known as the Lizard of Oz, is an enormously popular pet from down under. It is estimated that in 1998, 100,000 Bearded Dragons will be purchased by reptile enthusiasts in the United States. A docile animal, Beardeds are relatively easy to keep in captivity–but they do need special care–all of which will be included in this excellent source for the beginning Bearded Dragon fan. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (17)

The Bearded Dragon:An Owner's Guide
This is a great book for children as well as adults. It is an easy read and gives all the information you need to help you with your bearded dragon pet.

Good Book
I got this book when I was considering getting a bearded dragon.It's a good book but not my favorite one that I found.I've had my bearded dragon for 6 years now and she is a wonderful pet.

Poor Information Source
I find it hard to believe that the Author has ever owned a Bearded Dragon. If he did or does he never spent any time observing them. This author gives contrary information to just about every other source out there. This book would be better titled "How to care for your short lived dragon"

Another great delivery
Again as usual Amazon has come through for me ... the book a learning device for my son came in the knick of time ... his bearded dragon seems to like it too... not sure if thats a good thing but ty Amazon as always a wonderful delivery and very efficiently done ...

Informative and very helpful for a first-time owner!
I found this review to be very helpful.It breaks down different areas, such as feeding, breeding, health, etc in a detailed manner.Very reassuring for a nervous, first-time owner who loves their bearded dragon! ... Read more

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An introduction to bearded dragons including a description of their appearance and information on where they live, what they eat, how they produce young, and the dangers that bearded dragons face. ... Read more

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To the reader in British Columbia
Bearded Dragons RETAIN SPERM. So, they almost ALWAYS multi-clutch...you CANNOT control or limit the number of clutches to 1 a year.Matter of fact, 3 is about average from a single mating session, and if housed together all year, female beardies can have up to 7 or even 9 clutches. (Best to house the male seperately to control the breeding to the extent possible.) I suggest you re-read the book, and if it doesn't have this information, that you throw it out and get The General Care and Maintenance of Bearded Dragons by Vosjoli and Mailloux.

great
I thought it had lots of info just not everything i neede

lots of very sound advice, wonderful section on behaviors !
There is a lot of great advice in this book as well as great photos anformat. The sections on breeding and behavior are especially good. Being anowner of a Bearded Dragon I found the information acurate and consice. Iwas however a little concerned to read in the section on breeding that thefemales could have up to three clutches a season. I felt that tis should becontrolled to one clutch per year NO MORE!! Pregnancy takes a lot out ofeven the healthiest dragons. ... Read more

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A Must Have 4 Beardie Buddies
This handy HardBack gives a complete and quick reference guide to the most important information needed about keeping a Bearded Dragon for a Pet.Most people prefer this format, like a midsized coffee-table type book, with lots and lots of very well done and attractive pictures on every single page to accompany a more personalized format of relating a wealth of very, important information.Not just what to do, but how, why, and how important it is.Younger folk, curious friends and others will pick this book up near the tank, and easily find out for themselves things they might be wondering about or never thought to ask. "The Bearded Dragon Manual," a suggested companion book, is more like a medical/technical reference guide, necessary with more detailed information, but will keep on the shelf. as your "go to" in times of trouble.This HardBack book by Tom Mazorlig, "Bearded Dragon (Success with a Reptile Pet)", is the one you will keep right out front to show your friends, and everybody else, or use for the kids.

Good for starters
I would recommend this book to anyone new to beardies, easy read with lots of good info. There are other books out there with more info, but this will give you all you need to know to get started.

Great for beginners!
This book is great for beginners just starting out with keeping beardies. Well-illustrated with many beautiful photographs. Easy to understand and covers the basics of each aspect of keeping dragons.Fantastic and detailed info on feeding. This book is a great companion for the other book I purchased called "The Bearded Dragon Manual" by Philippe De Vosjoli.

Bearded Dragon was a great book
This book offers lots of info on the care, health, and maintenence of bearded dragons.Also, it is a very specific guide for feeding, tank setup, breeding, incubator setup, and raising hatchlings.This book also points out the behavioural characteristics of bearded dragons and what they are "saying" to you or another bearded dragon.I found the courtship section to be most helpful when my boyfriend and I wanted to see if our beardies would co-habitate in a friendly manner.This book has photographs of different color phases of bearded dragons, and would make a great coffee table book.

Bearded Dragon : Everything Important and Fun About Bearded
I have a bearded dragon named Mojove,she is very healthy and strong . I have decided to breed bearded dragons , I still have lots to learn but this book helped me alot. It explained the basics of breeding to the very complicated things likebuilding an incubator.My favorite thing about this book was thephotography, it showed everything about bearded dragons. Mothers burrowingeggs, different breeds of bearded dragons etc... . I love bearded dragons,mine is my pride and joy , this book helped me understand the habits and thinking of bearded dragons. It explained diet for bearded dragons andtheir mating behaviors, their housing and how to raise baby beardies. Ihighly recomend this book &, a bearded dragon.Thanks a lot! P.s-Leonardo Dicaprio owns a beardie named Blizz. ... Read more

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Provides information on anatomy, selection, housing, diet, breeding, eggs and incubation, caring for young dragons, and health issues of Bearded Dragons. Also discusses Lawson's Dragons and Frilled Dragons in captivity. 76 full-color photographs. ... Read more

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Just the basics
I ordered this book blind, as I cannot reference English language books where I live.I was hoping for more information on breeding results and genetics, but this book really focuses on the basics.In this respect a very useful and to be recommended book, but not outstanding IMO.Coming from the 'Professional Breeders Series' one would expect a bit more depth, such as colour genetics, recessive/dominant inheritance, etc.Still, for someone just starting out and needing the basics, I would put this as a best bet.Good overview on illnesses and their treatment, as well as general husbandry.

Bearded Dragons in Captivity (Professional Breeders Series)
Excellent service from supplier and the book was all it was meant to be, great reading and a strong teaching aid ... Read more

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Reptiles are among the more exotic pets - and owning them can be a very fascinating and rewarding experience. Each volume provides basic information on reptiles and specific instructions on care.All Reptile Basics Guidebooks start with a description of the animal's natural history, distribution, life expectancy, and notable characteristics. They are filled with handsome full-color photos, instructive line art, a bibliography, and an index. Several housing options are described for this exotic lizard, from a simple glass aquarium to outdoor housing in warmer climates. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

excellent material but kinda skinny
The book was very helpful for an entry Bearded Dragon owner and the authors are clearly knowledgeable.The pictures are both informative and amusing, not to mention of high quality.My only fault to this book is the price tag as compared to its thickness. I expected a lot more book.

Short overview
This book is by no means complete.It gives a very brief overview of the animal and where it came from.It didn't really include anything about how to properly care for the dragon.

very disappointed
This book had no information about what to feed bearded dragons. It was not specific. Just said vegetables. Did not say what kind, how much. It had no information about the proper habitat. I would not recommend this book to anyone. It was not very informative. I would appreciate a refund.

Informative and easy to read care guide for Bearded Dragons
The book was easy to read and concise. It offered the information one needs to maintain these animals and keep them healthy, without launching into the seemingly mandatory 45 page narrative about the state of the global ecology and what you or I can do to help. I have seen the infomercials,... I don't need to get lectured in a book which I paid for.

The information seems in line with all the other literature I have collected on these animals,... however to be frank the majority of information contained is also readily available for free on the internet. Having said that, the author does go beyond the precursory information one finds online to further explain the ins and outs. It is nice to get the "how and why" as well.

This should be the only source a beginner will need to properly set up a habitat for, maintain, and breed bearded dragons.

Bearded Dragon: Facts & Advice on Care and Breeding
This is a wonderful book for anyone who has recently acquired or are thinking of acquiring a bearded dragon.Whatever your questions are...this book has the answers.I recommend that this be the first book you purchase. ... Read more

Product Description
"Who Else Wants to Learn the Secrets
of Having The Happiest, Healthiest Bearded Dragon That Lives
Three Times As Long?"

After reading "Secrets of the Bearded Dragon " you'll soon learn about:

* What are the 11 Things to Look for When Buying a Healthy Bearded Dragon

* What are the 5 Reasons to Determine if a Bearded Dragon is the Right Pet for You


* Proper Feeding from a Hatchling to an Adult

* Why Do Bearded Dragons Shake their Legs

* Why Do Bearded Dragons "Inflate" their Beard

* What is the Best Home for a Bearded Dragon

* Why Do Dragons Require Artificial Heat and Light

* What is the Best Substrate (or Flooring) for a Bearded Dragon



I've also included "Bearded Dragon Secrets" Stuff the Pet Shops Never Tell You, Such as...

* Which Insect Should You NEVER Feed Your Bearded Dragon (it's instant death!)

* The Importance of "Gut Loading" Your Bearded Dragon

* What is the Best Way of Keeping Healthy Crickets and Mealworms for your Beardie

* Keeping a Nutritional "Checklist" for Your Bearded Dragon

* Why Veggies are Important, and How to Your Bearded Dragon to Eat Them

* What are "Paralyzed Legs" and Why It is Absolutely Vital you Know about this Very Important Warning Sign

* 5 Easy Precautions to Guard Agains Salmonella and Other Infections

* How to Easily Breed your Bearded Dragon

If you think you know everything there is to know about the Bearded Dragon, than you don't need this book. But for the 99% of us who are enamored by the mysterious Beardie, you really do owe it to yourself to buy this book today! ... Read more

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Dont pass this up! Your pet will appreciate it!
Learning to raise any animal is important when you decide to adopt. The Bearded Dragon is by far no exception. This exotic animal can be a pleasure to raise, however knowing them is part of the joy and responsibility. This is one of the best guides I have read to date on the animal as a pet. Learning them and thier habits will make you a better owner. A must buy for any Bearded Dragon owner. ... Read more

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Bearded dragons have spiny, puffy pouches on their necks to scare away predators. Learn more about these amazing reptiles in Bearded Dragons.

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Text and photographs follow eleven-year-old Jamal as he explains how he cares for his bearded dragon lizards and chameleons. ... Read more

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Book Review
This book is a wonderful book for kids. It describes the how to take care of Bearded Dragons. This book describes this boy Jamal and how he takes care of his Bearded Dragons and how he got started. This bookn is very easy to follow. It teaches you step by step on how to take care of a Bearded Dragon. I beleive it is a great book for people who are just starting out. So if you are starting out with lizards and you need good information. I would go with this book. I enjoyed this book. Well enjoy! ... Read more

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Dazzling Dragons is back for a 3rd year, entertaining "beardie" buffs and pet lovers worldwide! This adorable color MINI-calendar (6x6) makes a great holiday GIFT. Chris Cochran Carrera (a two-time Emmy nominated T-V news anchor & reporter) captures the dragons in many humorous scenes, including their fascination with Santa; a chance meeting between a beardie and a fellow Aussie; a "beardie" birthday bash, and hitting high notes at karaoke! Dazzling Dragons is bound to make you chuckle, sigh and imagine a day in the life of a lizard! The calendar marks major holidays & offers new and full moons each month. See why bearded dragons are among the most POPULAR reptiles in the world, & how Chris captures their sweet, social and expressive sides! ... Read more

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The 2009 Dazzling Dragons Calendar/Collectible is back for its 5-th year!! See why this calendar continues to entertain bearded dragon & pet lovers around the world! Now, for the first time, Dazzling Dragons is bigger & better than ever! We're printed a full-size (8 1/2" by 11") calendar, with boxed date spaces for easier DAY planning. As always, holidays are marked. And this year, the calendar has coil binding at the top. 2009 Dazzling Dragons features the "beardies" in many FUN scenes & some heart-warming moments, as well. The shots are found to make you chuckle & appreciate your dragon even more.Enjoy the antics of these expressive andsocial lizards from Australia! ... Read more