Keeping a bearded dragon at the right temperature

Originally published: February 4, 2013 4:47 PM
Updated: February 11, 2013 4:06 PM
By MARC MORRONE petxperts2@aol.com

Photo credit: AP | An Australian bearded dragon.

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Q: We just got a bearded dragon for our son, and it is a great pet, as my son is allergic to any pet with fur. The dragon seems as interactive as any guinea pig or rabbit. However, we have issues with how hot to keep his tank. Every website about bearded dragons seems to have a different recommended temperature. Even with the heat bulbs that came with the setup, we cannot seem to get the temperature...

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