Eastern Bearded Dragon
Lizards

Eastern Bearded Dragon

Pogona barbata

Habitat

Dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, heathlands, and coastal dunes; often found basking on fallen timber, fence posts, and rocky outcrops in open, sunlit areas.

Range

Eastern and south-eastern Australia, including eastern New South Wales, Victoria, southern Queensland, and parts of South Australia.

Adult Size

18โ€“24 in / 46โ€“61 cm

Diet

Omnivorous: insects (crickets, roaches, grasshoppers, beetles), other small invertebrates, soft vegetation, flowers, fruits, and occasionally small vertebrates.

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Southern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Southern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Sep โ€“ Nov

Increasing appetite as temperatures rise. Offer daily feeding of live insects (crickets, roaches, calci-worms) dusted with calcium, plus a small portion of leafy greens and chopped vegetables. Good hydration and breeding-season protein intake.

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

Peak feeding season. Provide insects 5โ€“6 times per week alongside daily greens, grated vegetables, and occasional fruit (berries, melon). Ensure ample water and avoid overfeeding fatty prey.

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Appetite begins to slow. Reduce insect feedings to 3โ€“4 times per week, maintain greens, and monitor body condition ahead of cooler months.

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Often enters a period of reduced activity or brumation in cooler regions. Offer food sparingly (1โ€“2 times per week or less) only if the animal remains active; many individuals refuse food during brumation. Always provide fresh water.