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5 Reasons Why Bearded Dragons Are Just Cats With Scales

Bearded dragons are many things: curious, cute, friendly, laid back, and are pretty much just cats in disguise.

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5 Reasons Why Bearded Dragons Are Just Cats With Scales

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Our feline friends aren't the only animals you can find basking in the sun and hanging out on cat trees, because as it turns out bearded dragons like to just as much!

They Like To Hang Out On Cat Towers

Yep, that's right beardies have been known for hanging out on cat trees to nap, climb, or just bask in the sunlight! These reptilian cuties have an affinity for tall places which makes your kittens cat tree the perfect place for him to hang out with our feline companions. Their goal is often to search for a tall place to rest, so even if you don't have a cat tree the back of your couch, your shoulder, or even the top of your head will suffice!

They Can Play Like A Kitten

Cats and Dogs aren't the other one's who like to play because guess what? So do bearded dragons! There are plenty of America's Funniest Home Pet Video worthy clips of bearded dragons playing with cats, chasing laser pointers, or chasing bugs. Yep that's right when it comes to laser pointers or just their own curiosity bearded dragons like to play just as well.

Cat's Aren't The Only Ones Who Get Distracted By Internet Videos

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Cats are notorious for finding enjoyment watching videos of birds and there are many videos out there that document it. However, they aren't the only ones who enjoy a good video, because beardies do as well! Bearded dragons will watch and even try to catch and eat insects that appear on screens. There are also instances of some bearded dragons enjoying tv with their human companion. Which mean, yes, you have a new Netflix and chill partner, and yes, your breaded dragon can enjoy your new favorite show just as much as you do.

They're Just As Curious

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Tree climbing isn't the only characteristic that these guys share with cats. Ever heard of the saying "curiosity killed the cat?" Well bearded dragons are just as curious as cats, they're attention can be easily grabbed and they will often sport an adorable head tilt, which is their way of gathering more sensory information. Bearded dragons curiosity also drives them to lick things, whether it be the floor or objects around them, Beardies like to taste and smell the environment around them.

The Sun is Fun For Both Scales and Tails

Lastly, everyone knows that our feline companions love to take their cat naps in the sun, so it should be no surprise that a desert dwelling lizard would love the sun's rays as well. Bearded dragons love to bask in the sun and will willingly do so when given the chance, possibly with a feline partner of their own! So next time when you're thinking of sitting outside to catch some rays maybe bring along your reptilian friend as well.

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