One of the questions you should ask yourself if you’re thinking about getting a Beardie is ‘how long do Bearded Dragons live?’ You should ask yourself this question before you even start shopping for an exotic pet like a lizard. The reason is that you need to know exactly what type of commitment you’re about to get into.

While it’s standard for a Bearded dragon to live about ten years, be aware that like all reptiles, there are always those who live longer than the average projected time. You have to be prepared to invest a decade of your life to being there for your little pet. If that sounds like too long for you, you might want to rethink the decision because it wouldn’t be fair to the Beardie to take him home and then get rid of him when you can’t handle the care any more.

If you’ve settled the how long do Bearded Dragons live question in your mind and you know that you’re in it for the long haul, then it’s time to ask yourself the other questions you need answers to before you get one. Beardies do carry the risk of salmonella and since little kids love to put their hands in their mouths, there will be a small risk to a child if you aren’t prepared to watch him as he interacts with the lizard and practice immediate hand washing after contact.

Can you afford to feed the Beardie? The food he needs isn’t that expensive, but again, it’s a long term commitment. Besides the food, are you prepared to nurse your pet back to health should he become sick? Beardies usually enjoy a healthy, uncomplicated life but in the event he does become ill, since he’s an exotic pet, finding a professional for him will cost more than for a dog or cat.

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