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What enclosure volume does UC Davis list for one adult bearded dragon?

UC Davis lists a 75 or 120 gallon aquarium.

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  1. 75 or 120 gallons ✔
  2. Five gallons
  3. Ten gallons maximum

Why: Adult bearded dragons need room for a heat gradient, basking site, hides, food, and water. UC Davis lists 75 or 120 gallons for one adult.

Huh, didn't know that: A custom enclosure should be at least 48 inches long, 24 wide, and 18 high.

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Answer: 75 or 120 gallons. Adult bearded dragons need room for a heat gradient, basking site, hides, food, and water. UC Davis lists 75 or 120 gallons for one adult.

  1. Bearded Dragon Care healthtopics.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/exotics/bearded-dragon-care
    A single adult bearded dragon will do well in a 75 or 120 gallon aquarium with a screen top.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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