Want a bearded dragon? Let’s make it doable.
A clear, step-by-step guide to your first bearded dragon (written by people who’ve already made the mistakes).
Thinking about getting a bearded dragon?
Maybe it started as a passing comment. Maybe your child has been asking for months. Maybe you met one recently and didn’t expect to fall a little bit in love.
Now you can’t quite stop thinking about it.
You’re not against the idea. In fact, you’re surprisingly on board. The thought of a calm, curious little scaly companion in the house is actually… quite appealing.
But then reality creeps in.
You open Google. One website says one thing. A Facebook group insists the opposite. A YouTube video adds something else entirely. Everyone sounds certain. Everyone disagrees.
You don’t have hours to watch reptile deep-dives. You don’t want to scroll through forum arguments from 2013. You just want someone who actually keeps these animals to tell you what matters — and in what order.
Because this isn’t a houseplant. It’s a live animal. And you’re very aware that getting it wrong has consequences.
You want clarity. You want to know what you’re actually signing up for. You want to feel informed before you commit.
Most of all, you want this to feel doable.
And it is.
This course exists to replace chaos with clarity.
This Starter Kit exists to replace chaos with clarity.
A structured, step-by-step online course designed to walk you through the entire decision — from the first flicker of “I think we want one…” to the steady confidence of “I know exactly what I’m doing.”
It doesn’t assume prior knowledge. It doesn’t drown you in jargon. And it doesn’t expect you to piece everything together from ten different sources.
Instead, it guides you through what matters, in the right order.
Before you buy.
While you’re choosing.
And long after your dragon is home.
No science degree required. Just clear, modern husbandry explained properly (by people who actually keep these animals themselves).
Inside the course, you’ll learn:
• What a bearded dragon actually is (and why that matters for care)
• The non-negotiables: space, heat, light and UVB — explained simply
• How to choose a healthy dragon (and where to source responsibly)
• Male vs female — what’s different and what isn’t
• Feeding, supplements and daily routines
• Shedding, brumation and egg-laying (without the drama)
• Common mistakes — and how to avoid them
• What equipment you can buy second-hand (and what you absolutely shouldn’t)
Plus a bonus module on keeping feeder insects alive and nutritious (because nobody warns you about that part).
Written by real keepers.
We don’t just teach about reptiles — we live with them.
Between us, we care for a lot of different species of exotic animals, and we work with them every day in schools, nurseries, care homes and public events across the UK. Our animals aren’t display pieces. They’re part of our daily life.
And like every keeper, we started somewhere.
We’ve made the beginner mistakes. We’ve bought the wrong equipment. We’ve followed outdated advice. We’ve learned, adjusted and refined what actually works in real homes — not just in theory.
This course is the result of that lived experience.
Not what’s trending.
Not what sounds impressive online.
Just clear, modern husbandry that keeps bearded dragons healthy and thriving.
Who this is for
✔ First-time reptile owners
✔ Parents whose child desperately wants a dragon
✔ People who want to feel confident before committing
✔ Anyone tired of contradictory advice
It’s not for people looking for shortcuts.
Why £19?
Because it costs less than a UVB bulb.
But it could save you:
• Hundreds on incorrect equipment
• Preventable vet bills
• Weeks of confusion
• A stressed, unhealthy dragon
If you’re prepared to invest properly in the setup, £19 for guidance that protects that investment is proportionate.
Your beardie bestie is out there.
They’ll sit on your shoulder.
They’ll supervise your living room.
They’ll absolutely make you laugh.
But they rely on you.
Not perfection - just preparation.
And you deserve to feel calm and informed going into it.
£19 — lifetime access