How we choose topics
Topics come from reader search demand. We map the questions bearded dragon owners actually ask, from big ones like feeding schedules down to specific ones like which greens bind calcium, and each question becomes one focused guide. One page answers one question in depth. We do not publish thin pages to chase traffic.
Where our facts come from
Before an article is written, its facts are researched and stored with their sources. We rank sources in tiers:
Tier 1: veterinary organizations and vet school hospitals (Washington State University, NC State University), animal welfare bodies (RSPCA, ASPCA), government agencies (CDC), and peer-reviewed journals.
Tier 2: major zoos and museums (Australian Museum), university databases (Animal Diversity Web), and established encyclopedias.
Tier 3: veterinary-reviewed pet publishers (Merck Veterinary Manual, VCA Animal Hospitals, PetMD).
Never cited: forums, Reddit, YouTube comments, other pet blogs, or AI answers. Hobbyist sites can inspire a question worth researching, but they are never the evidence.
Safety-critical facts, such as toxic foods and temperature limits, are checked against at least two Tier 1 sources wherever that is possible. When only one authoritative source covers a claim, we name that source in the sentence rather than presenting the claim as settled.
The fact base
Every verified fact is stored in a structured fact base with its source and access date before writing starts. Articles pull facts from that base rather than from a writer's memory. A claim we cannot source does not appear on this site, even when the gap makes an article shorter. Where reputable sources disagree, we show the range and say who says what, instead of picking the prettier number.
What you see on the page
Every article ends with a Sources section listing the organizations behind it, with links and the year we accessed them. Specific facts carry inline attribution in the text. Data tables note their sources beneath them. Hub pages summarize, and their deeper claims live in the linked articles.
Dates you can trust
Each page shows when it was published and, only when the content genuinely changed, when it was updated. We never bump dates to look fresh. If an updated date moved, something on the page actually changed.
Corrections
When a reader or our own review finds an error, we verify it, correct the fact base, and rebuild the site so every affected page updates together. Report errors through the contact page; include the page address and the claim you are challenging. Corrections get priority handling.
What we are not
We are an editorial team, not veterinarians, and this site is educational content, not veterinary advice. Our health guides exist to help you recognize normal, spot trouble, and know when to call a reptile vet. They never replace one. If your dragon shows signs of illness, see our warning signs guide and contact a vet.