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Welcome to the Virtual Vivarium belonging to Rupert, Our Classroom Bearded Dragon.
Facts:
Facts:
Hatch-Date July 19, 2021
Hatch-Date July 19, 2021
Got-ya Date September 5, 2021
Got-ya Date September 5, 2021
Species: Pogona Viticeps
Species: Pogona Viticeps
Favorite greens: Kale and Basil
Favorite greens: Kale and Basil
Favorite bugs: Hornworms, Waxworms
Favorite bugs: Hornworms, Waxworms
Staple bugs: Super Worms
Staple bugs: Super Worms
Rupert lives in a Viv (short for 'Vivarium'):
Rupert lives in a Viv (short for 'Vivarium'):
-Glass case
-Glass case
-Screen Lid
-Screen Lid
-Tile Floors
-Tile Floors
-Lots of heat
-Lots of heat
Rupert, hanging out in his Vivarium at home.
Rupert, hanging out in his Vivarium at home.
He loves to sleep on his branch at home, or hanging onto his papasan chair.
He loves to sleep on his branch at home, or hanging onto his papasan chair.
He loves music, and playing in the tub. He enjoys soft things, especially stuffies and slippers.
He loves music, and playing in the tub. He enjoys soft things, especially stuffies and slippers.
Beardies:
Beardies:
Lizards (reptiles) are Cold Blooded
Lizards (reptiles) are Cold Blooded
Need HEAT and UVB Light to Digest their Food
Need HEAT and UVB Light to Digest their Food
Basking Spot is 40C Cool side is 23C
Basking Spot is 40C Cool side is 23C
They are Omnivorous:
They are Omnivorous:
Babies eat 80% protein (BUGS!) and 20% greens
Babies eat 80% protein (BUGS!) and 20% greens
Adults eat 80% greens and 20% bugs
Adults eat 80% greens and 20% bugs
Some Beardies are grumpy and turn their beards black to look scary.
Some Beardies are grumpy and turn their beards black to look scary.
Some Beardies run on 2 legs when they are scared. They look like fancy ladies lifting up their skirts to avoid a puddle!
The Other PJ Critters:
The Other PJ Critters:
Bump (Gargoyle Gecko)
Bump (Gargoyle Gecko)
Lucy (Puggle)
Lucy (Puggle)
Quiche ("kweesh") (Leopard Gecko):
Thank you so much for the Grant!
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