Can bearded dragons be service animals?

Many animals are eligible for emotional support status. You can register your bearded dragon as an emotional support animal for things like depression and anxiety. To do so, you must properly register your reptile and get documentation from a medical professional.
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Can I make my bearded dragon a service animal?

To be legally certified as an ESA, Bearded Dragons must be registered with an Emotional Support Animal organization. The most popular one is the Emotional Support Animal Registration of America (ESARA), but there are many other organizations available.
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Can a reptile be a service animal?

Technically, yes. Any household or domesticated pet with an ESA letter can qualify as an emotional support animal. This includes reptiles, even snakes. The only caveat to having a reptile as an ESA is the mixed public perception of these beautiful creatures.
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Can bearded dragons get attached to you?

Yes, bearded dragons do love their owners. In fact, bearded dragons become attached to their owners similar to a dog or cat. Bearded dragons have been proven to be able to recognize their owners voice & scent and will likely be more comfortable will them over strangers.
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Do bearded dragons like to cuddle?

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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Can I take a bearded dragon on plane?

To sum up: most airlines don't allow reptiles in cabin. Some allow them to travel in cargo, but this can be dangerous. Never, never ship your bearded dragon as a checked luggage. Only take your dragon on a plane if you can have it on board, which isn't possible in many cases.
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What animals can be a service animal?

Under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability.
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What airlines allow bearded dragons in cabin?

Although not many airlines will allow lizards to fly on their planes, some do.
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The following 7 airlines allow pet lizards to fly in cargo hold:
  • Aegean Air.
  • Air Canada.
  • Air Europa.
  • Alaska Air.
  • American Airlines.
  • Finnair.
  • WestJet.
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Can snakes be used as service animals?

Although many different types of animals can be trained to perform tasks and complete jobs and activities for their owners, only dogs are recognized as being service animals by the ADA. While snakes can make excellent therapy animals and emotional support animals, they cannot be considered service animals.
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Can you ship a bearded dragon?

Reptiles ship in insulated boxes. The box should indicate that there is a live animal inside. The shipping label will be on the top of the box, and that is the side to open when ready. The inside of the box varies per breeder, so we'll explain what it's like to unbox one of CR's packages.
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How many days can you leave a bearded dragon alone?

How long can you leave a bearded dragon unattended? Generally speaking, leaving a bearded dragon alone for one to two days is never a problem. Even three days is a viable time frame. Anything over 3 days with no human care is probably too long and you may be risking problems.
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What is the most common service animal?

Dogs are the most common type of service animal used, but the following animals are also permitted to be specially trained as a service animal: Miniature Horses.
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Is an emotional support animal a service animal?

While ESAs are technically not legally allowed to venture everywhere in public with their owners (only service animals have that right), they do come with perks. Equipped with a therapist's letter, you may move your pet into an animal-free apartment or dormitory, and fly with your pet in a plane's cabin for free.
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What is the difference between emotional support animals and service animals?

What Do Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) Do? Emotional support dogs are not considered service dogs under the ADA. They may be trained for a specific owner, but they are not trained for specific tasks or duties to aid a person with a disability, and this is the main difference between ESAs and service dogs.
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How do you cross country with a bearded dragon?

How To Properly Travel With Your Bearded Dragon
  1. Gather Your Beardie and the Appropriate Supplies.
  2. Prepare Your Beardies Temporary Enclosure.
  3. Don't Feed your Beardie the Day Before or the Day of Travel.
  4. Go Right Into a Heated Car.
  5. Drive Carefully.
  6. Buckle Up.
  7. Monitor and Check on Your Beardie Frequently.
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How do you transport an adult bearded dragon?

How do I transport my bearded dragon to the vet? A good-sized cat carrier or even a big shoebox (for boots for example) are good ways to transport your beardie for short trips to the vet. Again, make sure they are comfortable inside their carriers by providing lots of warm towels and portable heat packs if necessary.
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Can I kiss my 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 my bearded dragon get high?

Bearded dragons can get high from second-hand smoke. These reptiles have an endocannabinoid system (ECS) just like humans. Light-headed bearded dragons will likely act disoriented, experience several bouts of lethargy, and may even vomit.
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Can I bring my bearded dragon to the beach?

Yes, you can take a bearded dragon to the beach as it's mentally stimulating and a great source of UVB from the sunlight. However, you should keep a close eye on them since seagulls may attempt to snatch them up. Bring a small carrier and a leash if you're going to take your beardie to the beach.
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How long can a bearded dragon go without eating?

So an average bearded dragon can go without food for 1-3 months in the wild. Juvenile bearded dragons would not survive that long since they don't have enough fat reserves. They can hardly last a week before their body demands food.
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