Everyone loves owning a pet and whether it is a traditional standard pet or a more unusual one they will still need a good amount of care. 
Reptiles and lizards make great pets and are suited to younger children as there is no walking involved, however they do require a lot of care. Bearded dragons are especially great as pets and will fascinate the whole family with the way they act. These reptiles can live up to 7 years so you need to be committed for that amount of time.
You should research well before deciding to get any reptile to understand their full care program and what living conditions they will require. Bearded dragons need a lot of space to roam around in and will appreciate a large area to run and play in. The larger the enclosure the better as this will be better suited to their needs, you should ensure you can accommodate this before decided to buy one. An average size enclosure is 42 inches long by 24 inches width wise and as tall as possible to allow your pet to climb. There are several different shop-bought enclosures that you can buy or if you want you can build one yourself.
You need to ensure that you have the correct lighting system as bearded dragons need to be kept at the right temperature at all times. The perfect temperature is between 35 and 20 degrees C, if you aim for somewhere in the middle then your pet will be comfortable at all times. The system will need to support both fluorescent and incandescent lights and you must have a day light to emit heat. The enclosure will also need a heat pad for the bottom of the enclosure this will help to ensure your bearded dragon is kept at the best possible temperature.
Placement is very important so that your enclosure is not in a draft or a very hot area, you should consider exactly where you will place it before adding the dragon. This type of pet loves to hide and will appreciate you adding logs and rocks to the enclosure; they will want to know they can hide if they feel threatened in any way. You will also need to supply things for your dragon to play with as they are very fun creatures. And you can add a lot to their habitat as they will feel at home if you do.
You will also need to source a good food and water bowl so that your pet can be fed easily and you may also need a smooth insect bowl. These can all be bought from a good pet store. Feeding your bearded dragon will need to be thought about as they often will need to eat live food, you will need a good supply of crickets and bugs. They do also eat fruits and vegetables as well and need a varied diet to remain healthy; you must however wash them first to avoid pesticides. You will need to supply clean fresh water daily and ensure that you keep the enclosure very clean at all times. If you look after your bearded dragon well then they can make excellent pets.
