| Breeding bearded dragons requires more than putting | | | | area should be large and filled with moist soil and |
| a male and female together. If you're trying to | | | | sand. |
| breed these lizards, there are a few things you need | | | | Eggs |
| to know beforehand. This article will give you a few | | | | It generally takes anywhere between four and six |
| tips. | | | | weeks for the female to lay her eggs. You should |
| Age | | | | be aware that the eggs won't hatch on their own if |
| It's a mistake to breed beardies at a young age. | | | | you leave them there. Instead, you need to dig |
| Younger dragons have an increased risk of egg | | | | them up very gently, making sure you don't turn |
| binding as well as other health problems. Females | | | | them upside down. |
| bred at too early of an age usually have a shorter | | | | Females tend to lay some infertile eggs in their first |
| lifespan. It's best to wait until they're at least 18 | | | | clutch. They will be yellow when held up to a |
| months old. | | | | candle. Also, they will have a gelatin-like feel to |
| Behavior | | | | them. On the other hand, fertile eggs feel more like |
| When ready to breed, the male's beard will darken. | | | | leather. They will appear pink when candled. You |
| He will try to get the female to notice him by | | | | should also be able to see a developing, round |
| bobbing his head and stomping his feet. Females will | | | | embryo inside. |
| slowly bob their head in return and wave their arms. | | | | Incubation |
| The male often gets quite violent when mating as he | | | | You should setup your incubator around the same |
| will bite at the female's neck to steady his position. | | | | time you construct the lay area to ensure it's ready. |
| Lay Area | | | | The temperature should be between 82 and 84 |
| When your dragons start displaying their mating | | | | degrees Fahrenheit. There should also be plenty of |
| behavior, it's important that you setup a lay area for | | | | humidity. The eggs should hatch in about two |
| the eggs. If the female can't find a proper area to | | | | months. |
| lay her eggs, she may become egg-bound. The | | | | |