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Bearded dragons make excellent pet lizards if you're a beginner. They're sturdy and don't need ridiculous amounts of care, and they're very attentive and don't mind being handled. Make sure you research the species first, and ask the people who work at the pet store what they recommend you do.
As for what you need in the cage, make sure that you have 2 types of light (you can get them in one bulb, though). A UV light (they replicate sunlgiht and help the lizard digest) and a heat lamp, (not sure specifically how many watts, though), but remember that beardies are desert lizards so you don't want yours to get cold. They just need rocks/logs and stuff to climb on or bask on, and a little bowl with water. Heat pads can be nice but aren't necessary, but be careful cause they can get too hot and burn the lizard or even ignite fires. Get a big tank, because bearded dragons may start out only a few inches long but can grow almost up to two feet.
Feeding the lizard is another thing to be concerned with, though. You can buy bearded dragon dry pellets, and they're fine, but they're not that healthy compared to other otions. It's better if you can feed your lizard live crickets, mealworms, and fresh greens. You can buy crickets at any pet store, and just cut up regular lettuce to make a salad.
If you end up getting a bearded dragon, good luck!
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