The care of Central and Pygmy Bearded Dragons

This article describes the care of central bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps; Figure 1) as well as pygmy bearded dragons (Pogona henrylawsoni). It includes information on housing, feeding, handling and sexing technique, as well as the general health care of these animals. The information presented is derived from Standard Operating Procedures which have been cowritten by the authors. It is hoped that the information presented herewith may assist novice Animal Technicians with responsibilities for caring for these species in an animal research facility or a zoological setting.