1. Which of these is the inland (or central) bearded dragon's real name? (this is the most commonly kept bearded dragon). Eublepharis macularius Dipsosaurus dorsalis dorsalis Pogona vitticeps Sauromalus obesus obesus

2. Only the male bearded dragon exhibits the characteristic puffed up 'beard'. True False

3. The bearded dragon has a habit of taking a rest from daily activities that can last for a long time during a temperature drop in its habitat. Similar to hibernation, it eats little and moves around even less. What is the phenomenon called for the bearded dragon by herpetologists or reptile specialists? Bromation Rumination Brumation Dormitory syndrome

4. Which of these behaviors is one of the most easily observed communication methods of the bearded dragon? head bobbing whistling clicking hissing

5. Impaction is when the digestive system is overworked and food does not pass out of it, causing death. This is the result of overfeeding or improper feeding in most cases. What is one of the tips that experts give to avoid this? Give the bearded dragon a lizard laxative frequently. Feed the bearded dragon a two inch long grasshopper. Make the bearded dragon run around to catch its dinner. Never feed a bearded dragon anything bigger than the space between its eyes.

6. In many parts of Australia from where the bearded dragon originates, it is illegal to export or sell bearded dragons. True False

7. Which of the following would probably kill your bearded dragon if he or she ate it? A cactus A cockroach A firefly A mouse

8. When a female bearded dragon is ready to lay her clutch of eggs, what is the typical behavior? Showing her beard Digging digging digging Changing her color Arm waving

9. The bearded dragon needs to eat salad greens, vegetables, and fruit as part of a varied diet along with its protein. True False

10. Why is it very important to practice good hand washing techniques when handling a bearded dragon? To avoid getting salmonella bacteria So that you won't get warts To avoid giving your lizard the flu To avoid your skin moulting like his or hers