Are bearded dragons a good first pet?

They are definitely some of the best little lizards around! These little guys are relatively cheap, they have a generally small size, they are easy to feed, and like to be handled! Mine will crawl right into my hand and I can put him on my shoulder or wherever he wishes.

I have a bearded dragon and he is my first ever lizard. I have had him for 3 days and I have not yet picked him up as I want him to get used to his new home and surroundings. However, I do watch him roam around his tank and he is very entertaining. I feed him small crickets everyday and I love to watch him chase them around the tank. He is a very lively bearded dragon and bobs his head up and down when he sees his reflection in the glass. I am glad I got a bearded dragon instead of all the other lizards I could of picked as he will eat out of your hand, climb up on you and happily sit on your shoulder and is just so friendly towards strangers which is what I wanted. I definitely recommend these guys if you are looking for a new pet!