Can you kiss your bearded dragon?

Don't kiss or snuggle your bearded dragon, or eat or drink around it. These actions can spread Salmonella germs to your mouth and make you sick. Keep your bearded dragon out of your kitchen and other areas where you eat, store, or prepare food.
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Can I kiss my lizard?

It generally does not make the animals sick. You, on the other hand, might not be so lucky if you touch these pets, their cages or aquariums, their water or other things that they touch. If you put your hands in your mouth, nose or eyes, the salmonella that the animals normally carry can make you sick.
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Can I kiss my reptile?

A large percentage of healthy reptiles have Salmonella in their intestinal tracts, and anything that's in the intestinal tract ends up in the animal's habitat and on its skin. Kissing reptiles is an obvious way to be exposed to this bacterium, which can cause serious disease in some situations.
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Do bearded dragons like beard touched?

You may also be wondering where do bearded dragons like to be pet. Commonly, bearded dragons like being petted in a few places. One such spot is directly between the eyes and on top of the head. Another is scratching their beards, or rubbing the spikes behind their eyes.
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Do bearded dragons feel love?

So, do bearded dragons love their owners? The answer is an astounding YES. Bearded dragons become attached to their owners, no different than how a dog or cat would.
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Can you cuddle with a bearded dragon?

Bearded Dragons, or “Beardies” as some like to call them, aren't lazy pets. It's just that they are known to enjoy cuddling up with their owners while they watch TV.
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What colors do bearded dragons see?

In most cases, they see brighter colors more than heavy and darker colors. If you observe keenly, you will notice that they tend to be more attracted to lighter-colored objects. The only time that a bearded dragon can't see color is in darkness. When in the dark, the bearded dragon's vision is not so good.
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Do bearded dragons lick you?

If your bearded dragon licks you frequently it's either showing affection towards you or showing that it feels comfortable with its surroundings. Bearded dragons are one of the few reptiles that show affection for their human companions and licking is a sign that you and your beardie are sharing some quality time.
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Can my bearded dragon give me Salmonella?

Pet owners can get sick from touching their bearded dragon or anything in its environment and then touching their mouth and swallowing Salmonella. Quick facts: Sick people range in age from younger than 1 to 84 years old, with a median age of 27.
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Can bearded dragons hiss?

The only sounds bearded dragons make are subtle hissing noises when they are upset. In addition to communicating through color changes, beard puffing and body flattening, they also gesture through leg waving and head bobbing.
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Do Beardies like music?

What you have to understand is that these pets generally loathe loud music. And, sometimes soft music also startles them because it mimics predators in the background. Bearded dragons generally prefer calmer, softer, relaxing music.
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How do I know my bearded dragon likes me?

You can absolutely say your Bearded Dragon is happy and likes you when it shows no signs of aggression and only affection. Beardies like to project their emotions, and an upset dragon will be biting, bobbing their head, puffing out their beard, and hissing at you.
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Can bearded dragon make you sick?

Bearded dragons can carry Salmonella germs that can spread to you and make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your bearded dragon.
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Do bearded dragons pee when they poop?

If a bearded dragon is healthy their stool will be brown, firm in consistency and log shaped. Urate will be either white or yellow and usually remains at the end of the poop. The white portion of the poop is called urate and it should be soft in consistency and not smell foul. Bearded dragons do not pee.
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What is the rarest bearded dragon color?

Some beardies naturally have more pigment in their skin and are darker in appearance. However, completely black bearded dragons are almost unheard of. This species can appear black because of their environment or aggression.
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Do bearded dragons have 3 eyes?

Yes, you read that right, bearded Dragons have three eyes! Their two primary eyes see images, just like our eyes. And their parietal eye, located on the top of their head, doesn't see images but is an optical lobe on the top of their head that can sense shadows and changes in light.
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Should I walk bearded dragon?

Go For a Walk

Your bearded will not want to walk very far, and he will spend more time looking around than walking, but you will both enjoy the excursion. Be sure your lizard is comfortable during your outing; the temperatures should be in the 80s, and he should have access to shade if he desires.
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What do bearded dragons love the most?

Most bearded dragons love playing around in the water. It's a great way for them to have some fun while also getting hydrated. A large plastic storage bin that is at least twice as long as your bearded dragon makes for a perfect swimming hole. A small kiddie pool works well, too.
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Can I smoke around my bearded dragon?

Avoid smoking around your bearded dragons, as it could get high from the cigarette or marijuana fumes. Unlike many reptiles, bearded dragons have an endocannabinoid system and could feel the effects of most recreational drugs and substances.
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What does it mean when my beardie opens his mouth at me?

Bearded dragons have a good understanding that humans are much bigger than they are, so rarely act aggressively towards us. But if you startle your beardie, he will act accordingly. His aggressive response might include opening his mouth and stretching his beard to try and intimidate and frighten you.
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Do Beardies like toys?

But trust us, toys are a must-buy. Bearded dragons need enrichment just like any other animal, and letting them play with toys is a great way to provide it. Not only that, but you'll also be able to use this time to build a stronger bond with your pet.
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