Dr. MacMillan also offered some advice is you have a female bearded dragon and that was if you'd like her to live longer than not to breed her. "Breeding can negatively impact her lifespan," she says.

Bearded dragons are like the starter Pokémon of pet reptiles. Because they're chill and love spending time with their humans, a bearded dragon could be the perfect pet for you if you've never ...

Moving onto the environment for the bearded dragon, they need sunlight to survive. Therefore, a basking light is essential for bearded dragons, as well as water. Even though they live in deserts, ...

The bearded dragon's top speed, believed to be 9 mph, compares to human running speeds. The lizard rarely runs this fast, instead leading a mostly sedentary lifestyle overall.

Bearded dragons — known for their spiny reptilian scales that make a "beard" of spikes under their chins — are popular pet reptiles due to their gentle, inquisitive and active personalities.

Dr. MacMillan also offered some advice is you have a female bearded dragon and that was if you'd like her to live longer than not to breed her. "Breeding can negatively impact her lifespan," she says.