Care Guide

RHCD's Care Guide

Everything we'd tell you over the counter: lighting, heat, diet, handling and health, all in one page you can bookmark and come back to.

Interactive Tool

Morph Calculator

Plug in your pair's genes and see every possible morph outcome, with odds for each.

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Your Bearded Dragon's First Week Home

The first week is about one thing: letting your dragon settle. New keepers almost always handle too much, too soon, and worry when a dragon does not eat. Both are normal. Here is what to expect, day by day. Before your dragon arrives Your enclosure should be fully assembled, wired, and holding stable temperatures for […]

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A red bearded dragon basking on a rock ledge in a fully set up enclosure with sand, driftwood and overhead lighting
New Keepers

Bearded Dragon Shopping List

Everything you need before your dragon comes home, grouped by priority. Buy the “before day one” items first. Your enclosure should be fully set up and holding correct temperatures for at least 24 hours before your dragon arrives. Before day one: non-negotiable These are the items your dragon cannot safely go without. Nothing on this […]

Jul 22, 2026·3 min readRead