Bearded Dragon vs Frilled Dragon
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Bearded Dragon | Frilled Dragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Intermediate |
| Adult size | 18-24 inches | 2-3 feet total length (including tail) |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 10-15 years |
| Min enclosure | 40 gallon (36x18x18 inches) | 4x2x4 feet (120x60x120 cm) for adult |
| Basking temp | 95-105°F | 100-110°F (38-43°C) |
| Humidity | 30-40% | 40-60% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 10.0 or 12% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) | Yes - T5 HO 10.0 (or 12% UVB) / Ferguson zone 3-4 |
| Diet | Juveniles: daily insects (crickets, roaches) and greens; Adults: 80% vegetables (collard, mustard greens, squash) and 20% insects every other day. | Insects (crickets, roaches, mealworms) dusted with calcium daily and multivitamin weekly; offer occasional pinky mice and chopped leafy greens/vegetables. |