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Just because bearded dragons love basking doesn’t mean they only like the heat. Help your bearded dragon stay cool in the summer with these tips.

New bearded dragon owners always ask how much they should feed their pets. These are the best tips to help you build a balanced diet for your beardy.

Donations - Critter Depot We admire the non-profits, rescues, and independent reptile breeders.  If you're looking for a donation of feeders, get in touch!  We support hundreds of nature centers, rescues, schools, and other non-profits with free crickets, baby chicks, and other insects. Contact us at contact@thecritterdepot.com.  Let us know who you are and your organization, and we'll see if you qualify for a donation.  

How Much Does a Bearded Dragon Cost? Table of Contents Upfront Costs Owning a pet is a responsibility.  And this responsibility incurs both monthly and annual costs for the expected and unexpected needs of the pet. Bearded Dragons are not the most expensive nor difficult of reptile pets.  But they do require TLC to ensure their health and happiness. They are a good pet for a beginner.  But caring for your bearded dragon will require forethought and a certain amount of resources for the set up. These resources can be costly.  But it's a noble expense to ensure the health and happiness...

Maxing Out Your Dubia Colony Dubia roaches (Blaptica dubia) make awesome feeder insects for just about every kind of “critter” pet. That includes your typical lizards (bearded dragons, geckos, tegus, and collared lizards). But it also means amphibians and tarantulas.  If you don’t have a colony of dubia roaches yet, here’s where to start. But if you just got a new pet, or you’re looking to sell your roaches to other reptile owners, the next step is to increase your colony’s yield.  Setting up a colony is pretty easy. Maxing out the yield is a little more tricky. Here are...