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Do you want to care for an unusual pet? Then read this book to find out if lizards are the pets for you!

Do lizards shed their skin?

What is substrate?

Why do lizards need heat lamps?

This book introduces you to lizards. It explains the good points and not-so-good points about having lizards as pets, as well as how to keep your lizards healthy. Find out about the basic requirements, such as housing, food, water, and exercise, and how to handle your lizards.

information on the natural behavior of lizards

expert veterinarian advice and tips on how to be a good lizard owner

information about habitats and threats to lizards in the wild.

Laura Hummel - Children's Literature

If you have ever considered owning a bearded dragon as a pet, then you will surely want to read this book. These lizards need to be kept in a special habitat called a vivarium. Because lizards may carry diseases that humans can catch, they should be kept in a special cage in which the humidity and temperature can be controlled. Bearded dragons are omnivores and will eat vegetation and live insects. Excellent photographs accompany the text and offer additional visual details. Text boxes offer quick tips and highlight the positive and negative aspects of owning a lizard. As part of the "Keeping Unusual Pets" series, a table of contents, index, glossary, and additional references are included. Adults, as well as children, should learn a great deal about these amazing dragons. 2004, Heinemann Library, Ages 8 to 12.

What Is a Lizard? 4

Lizard Facts 6

Is a Lizard for You? 8

Choosing a Bearded Dragon 10

What Do I Need? 12

Caring for Your Lizard 20

Can We Be Friends? 26

Fun Time Together 30

Keeping Your Lizard Healthy 32

Some Health Problems 36

Keeping a Record 42

When a Lizard Dies 44

Glossary 46

Find Out More 47

Index 48