At Stage 2 Growth, their growth slows to inches per month. Baby bearded dragons sometimes referred to as hatchlings, grow up to 9 sometimes 11 inches until they are 2 months old where they can weigh up to 1. At this rapid growth stage, they can grow as fast as inches per week and require frequent feeding. Some may even need to consume up to 50 crickets per day to satisfy their monstrous appetites, living up to their name as dragons. At about months of age, bearded dragons are considered juveniles, a point wherein they can reach up to 18 inches in length and weigh up to 9.
Juveniles can grow inches per month and gain up to 1. In general, adults can grow up to 24 inches from head to tail but are usually within the range of inches when fully grown, weighing from ounces. Adults are fully grown once they reach sexual maturity, the exact time of which differs for each lizard, ranging from months of age.
The bearded dragon growth chart below will help you track how much your Beardie will grow at a certain age. Tracking growth is easy and will help you check for any health problems; all you need is a measuring tape, a medium-sized kitchen scale, and a bowl you can put your Beardie in.
As babies, you will have to track the growth of your Beardie to make sure they are healthy and within the normal growth rate. If they are about 15 inches at 6 months, then your Beardie is on the big side and can be expected to grow up to 22 inches.
However, this is not a hard and fast rule since bearded dragon growth is affected by other factors such as diet, health, and environment. Make sure you provide the best care for your bearded dragon so they live up to their names! Bearded dragons tend to grow quickly within months as babies, reach up to 11 inches long, and gain up to 1. After that, the growth rate slows down to inches, gaining 1. From there, they can grow another inch or two in their second year as adults. It takes months for bearded dragons to reach sexual maturity and become fully grown.
Full size bearded dragons can range from inches in length. Bearded dragons typically stop growing at about months old but some can still grow until they are 18 months or even 2 years old! They are usually found in coastal and woodland areas. Pogona Henrylasoni — Lawsons Bearded Dragon will only get up to 12 inches long. These dragons are known for their:.
These dragons are usually found in dry woodlands. These lizards prefer flat brush environments. Pogona Minor — More commonly known as the Dwarf Bearded Dragon, it grows up to inches and is also very rare. It prefers rocky areas and woodlands. These rare dragons are usually found in semi-tropical woodlands and the desert. These are known for:. Pogona Vitticeps — The Central Bearded Dragon is the most common and most popular and will get up to 24 inches long. This is the type of bearded dragon owned by most bearded dragon lovers in the United States.
These lizards:. A natural bearded dragon will usually have some mixture of green, yellow, red, and tan. As with most animals, there are definitely size differences when it comes to bearded dragon gender. If you compare a male and female bearded dragon of the same species you should notice a few things. Firstly, male bearded dragons tend to grow longer from head to tail than their female counterparts.
If you take the Pogona Vitticeps for example, they have a size range at 12 months of approximately inches. Typically you can expect the males to lean nearer the upper limit of 24 inches, and the females to be more towards the inch mark.
Whilst females may not be as long as males, they actually have a broader body, generally speaking. Males typically also have larger heads than females. While there are some clear differences when it comes to male and female bearded dragons, some people may suggest that you can identify the sex of your bearded dragon based purely on its size or even certain behavioral traits.
Unfortunately, neither of these are completely reliable methods as each dragon is different and you may even have two different species of lizards that look very similar to one another.
Instead, once your bearded dragon is an adult months old , you can tell the gender difference by looking at its underside.
Note that all young bearded dragons will appear to be female until they reach sexual maturity. Keeping more than one bearded dragon in the same enclosure will almost always result in a struggle for dominance. Unfortunately, in this case, you will find that the more dominant lizard will end up on top, quite literally…. As a healthy, well-fed Bearded Dragon should usually fall into the size parameters in the chart below. However, if you are worried about the growth of your Bearded Dragon you should consult your Vet to get a professional opinion.
Using the size chart below will give you a guide and help you determine the health and age of your beloved Beardie. You should measure your Bearded Dragon from the tip of the tail to the tip of the head.
The growth in the first year is rapid and they can grow anything up to an inch per week to begin with. In the second year, your Beardie can grow up to an additional 2 inches in the whole year.
This growth is very slow and hard to even notice. The only thing you may notice is that Bearded Dragons will put on weight in the second year and start to fill out a little. There are lots of different Bearded Dragon species, and the majority will grow to different lengths.
The size difference of a full-grown adult of one species can be as much as 4x bigger than another species, so knowing which species you have will give you a far better idea of the full-grown adult length.
Below is a chart that will help you better understand the different species and how big they can grow. At the age of months, a Bearded Dragon is classed as a hatchling or baby. This is where the fastest period of growth takes place. From 6 months to 12 months your Bearded Dragon will now be classed as a juvenile. In this month period, growth is still very much happening at a rapid rate although it may have slowed down slightly from the first 6 months.
It should also be noted that around the year mark, give or take a few months, is when your dragon should start putting on some weight and bulking up. Expect your adult bearded dragon to begin filling out some and looking less lanky around the 12 month mark. The bearded dragon size chart above will help give you a more specific idea of bearded dragon size by age.
By consulting the chart, you will be able to better gauge by how long bearded dragons grow for and at what point this growth dramatically slows down. However, it is important to note that these lengths are all estimates and averages. You see, these itty bitty babies can gain as much as x or more! And many of them will double their birth size within a week or less. An overweight bearded dragon will look especially round, with a belly that can be seen from above, fat legs, and a very full chest.
If the temperatures get too high, this can lead to a bigger size bearded dragon, as the temps will trigger their appetite and cause them to eat more food than they would normally. To help your bearded dragon lose weight you can…. An underweight bearded dragon will have skin that looks wrinkly and hangs from their body.
They will also have a torso that appears flat in size. Additionally, the fat pads on the back of their head will also appear sunken in. You may also notice their ribs and spine protruding slightly from under their skin.
If you believe your bearded dragon is underweight and they are under a year old, start monitoring their weight immediately! One of the most common causes for an underweight bearded dragon is a cold cage. To help your bearded dragon grow in size and gain weight you can…. At one year old, your dragon should be anywhere from 16 to 18 inches long on average. It is at this age that your dragon will also begin to significantly slow down in their growing process.
However, by 24 months of age they can grow to be as long as 24, 25, or even 26 inches! Please note the Bearded Dragon Growth Chart above to get an idea of where the average bearded dragon falls in terms of length through the first 18 months of their life. If your bearded dragon is below average size and weight see the bearded dragon size chart and bearded dragon weight chart above for reference ….
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