Bearded Dragon Red Monster Baby | Pogona vitticeps
Plan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.
At a Glance
| Origin & natural habitat |
Central Australia; dry scrub and open woodland. |
| Adult size |
40–55 cm including tail. |
| Lifespan |
10–15 years. |
| Temperament |
Often tolerant of calm, supported handling. Avoid holding by the tail. |
| Activity |
Day-active. |
| Social needs |
House individually. |
Housing & Setup
Enclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.
| Adult housing |
At least 120 × 60 × 60 cm for one adult. |
| Temperature |
Basking area 38–42°C; cool end 22–26°C; night 20–22°C. |
| Lighting & UVB |
Bright daytime lighting and linear UVB; aim for UVI 3–5 at the basking position for normally pigmented animals, with full shade available. Check sensitive morphs individually. |
| Humidity / moisture |
30–40%, with good ventilation. |
| Substrate |
A suitable compacted soil/sand mix for established animals; paper towel for initial health monitoring. |
| Furnishings & filtration |
Warm and cool shelters, stable basking platform and climbing branches. |
Behaviour & Compatibility
Keep separately from other species. Allow the animal to settle and keep handling short and supported.
Feeding & Nutrition
Offer varied suitable leafy greens daily and gut-loaded live insects. Juveniles need insects more frequently than adults; adults should receive a predominantly plant-based diet with measured insect meals. Size prey to the animal and avoid excessive fatty treats. Gut-load feeder insects and use calcium and a reptile multivitamin according to the product instructions and the animal’s UVB provision. Avoid overlapping vitamin D3 products; ask our reptile team to check the schedule for this animal. Supply a shallow bowl of fresh water.
Routine Care
Check temperatures, humidity, appetite and behaviour daily. Replace drinking water and remove waste promptly. Clean bowls and contaminated furnishings regularly; monitor weight and shedding. Arrange advice from an exotics vet for persistent changes in appetite, breathing or movement.
Important Before Buying
Run and check the enclosure before collection. Adult housing requirements apply even when the animal is sold as a baby. Confirm the animal’s current food, age and supplement schedule with our reptile team.
Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only
We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.