The 10 Best Bearded Dragon Supplies of 2024, According to a Veterinarian

Best Terrarium

Aqueon Standard Glass Aquarium Tank 75 Gallon

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While this tank is designed for holding fish and other aquatic life, it is also ideal for an adult bearded dragon. This 75-gallon glass aquarium is sturdy, well-sealed with silicone, easy to clean, and will provide ample space for your bearded dragon. A screen top will need to be purchased separately in order to keep your bearded dragon safe, and tank dividers can be utilized if you’d prefer to temporarily have a smaller enclosure for younger bearded dragons.

“Obviously the bigger the better for maximum exercise and enrichment,” Dr. Bystrom told The Spruce Pets. But while you should provide as much space for your new bearded dragon as possible, don't forget that a larger enclosure can lead to different expenses and challenges, such as maintaining an optimal temperature.

While we recommend the 75-gallon option, which leaves plenty of room for your bearded dragon and a variety of accessories, smaller Aqueon tanks can also make for great starter habitats for your first dragon.

Best Hammock

Zoo Med Repti Hammock for Reptiles

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Zoo Med has a strong reputation for making quality reptile products. Dr. Bystrom states it simply when she says, “I trust them.” This nylon mesh hammock has suction cups to easily attach to your bearded dragon’s tank but is still able to be removed for cleaning. The material has no risk of accidental ingestion, and if you have more than one bearded dragon, a giant size is even available. Bearded dragon owners say their lizards love sleeping on and even under this hammock both during the day and at night.

Best UVB Light

Zoo Med Reptile Terrarium Lamp

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Bearded dragons require UVB lighting, which means a bulb that emits an electromagnetic spectrum between 280-320 nanometers (nm), is necessary. UVB light is invisible but very important, so you need to make sure the light bulb says it produces UVB rays and that you replace the bulb every 6-12 months, even if the white light still works. Dr. Bystrom says Zoo Med is her preferred brand because of its reputation for producing high quality products. Depending on the type of light fixture you have, you may need a different size or type of bulb to ensure it fits, but you don’t want to skimp on UVB or your bearded dragon can develop serious health problems.

Best Harness and Leash

Barbs Custom Crafts Reptile Leash

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Bearded dragons are great pets to handle, so you may find yourself wanting a harness and leash. Dr. Bystrom recommends avoiding harnesses that are not designed for bearded dragons, but thankfully there are plenty of options for reptiles. Since bearded dragons have spines that can cause some harnesses to get stuck or tear, this handmade harness and leash on Etsy is perfect with its simple cords. It is easily adjustable as your bearded dragon grows, can be rinsed off, and there are a variety of colors to choose from.

Best Substrate

Zilla Terrarium Liner

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Dr. Bystrom urges not to use sand or moss as substrates as these substances can cause obstructions in your bearded dragon, especially juveniles, if they are accidentally ingested. She instead recommends reptile carpeting, paper towels, or newspaper for your bearded dragon’s enclosure. Zilla’s Terrarium Liner can be rinsed with water when it gets dirty, is absorbent, and provides an easy to grip surface for your bearded dragon to walk on. However, depending on the size of your bearded dragon’s enclosure, you may need to use multiple pieces of this carpet or cut it down to size, but a variety of carpet sizes are available.

Best Treats

Fluker's Medley Treat for Bearded Dragons

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Your adult bearded dragon should primarily be eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, but occasionally offering them a treat is fun for both you and your lizard. Fluker’s 5 Star Medley Treat contains freeze-dried crickets, mealworms, and grasshoppers that can be sprinkled on top of your beardie’s greens and fruit or offered by hand. These insects don’t have to be refrigerated, which makes storage easy and most lizards will come running for these treats. Be sure to limit how many your bearded dragon gets each day though since adult bearded dragons need more than just insects to thrive.

Best Calcium

Repashy Superfoods Calcium Plus Reptile Supplement

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“Calcium powder is a must!” says Dr. Bystrom. Bearded dragons need supplemental calcium to prevent health issues like metabolic bone disease, so Repashy’s Superfoods Calcium Plus provides exactly what they need. This powder also contains vitamins and other minerals as well as dried kelp, dried brewer’s yeast, rose hips, calendula flower, marigold flower, and more, so there’s no need to purchase a second supplement. Reptile owners brag about how well their pets thrive when they use this and many enjoy the fruit flavor, too.

It’s such a popular product that counterfeit items have been found being sold online, but the real deal is well worth it. Dr. Bystrom recommends offering the powder “daily as the bearded dragon grows, then two to three times a week when it is an adult (around eight to 12 months of age).”

Best Water Dish

Zoo Med Corner Reptile Water Dish

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If you’ve been searching for a large water dish for your adult bearded dragon, then Zoo Med’s Repti Rock Corner Reptile Water Dish is exactly what you’ve been looking for. This extra large dish fits neatly into your terrarium’s corner, so it doesn’t take up more space than necessary but allows your bearded dragon to take a nice bath, too. Dr. Bystrom recommends a water dish that is “large enough for the bearded dragon to be able to soak its body in” so that it can stay hydrated, get help with shedding, and defecate comfortably.

Best Food Dish

Zoo Med Combo Reptile Rock Food and Water Dish

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In addition to placing fresh food in a dish, Dr. Bystrom recommends scattering some food around your bearded dragon’s enclosure to encourage foraging. This will provide some enrichment to your bearded dragon but placing some of the food on a dish can help keep the enclosure clean and any live insects contained. Zoo Med’s Repti Rock dishes can be easily cleaned, provide a natural look to the enclosure, and have low enough edges for a bearded dragon to enjoy its meal without having to climb over the edge of a tall bowl. They also come in a pack of two dishes so you always have one to wash and one to serve food on.

Best Habitat Decor

Thrive Desert Reptile Corner Hide

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This affordable, dual-purpose hide sits neatly in the corner of your bearded dragon’s habitat so it doesn’t take up more space than necessary. Despite this space-saving design, it is still large enough for your beardie to snuggle up inside as well as perch on top. It is also non-porous, which makes cleaning and disinfecting a breeze, and it is sturdy enough to support a full-grown bearded dragon. Other hides are often too small for an adult bearded dragon to comfortably fit in, so even if your dragon is still young, this hide will give it somewhere to sleep throughout its life.