Reliable bearded dragon care information saves lives. Misinformation costs them. We take that responsibility seriously, which is why every article on TheBeardie follows a defined editorial process.
Our Sources
We rely on the following types of sources, ranked by authority:
- Veterinary universities — UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- Peer-reviewed veterinary research — published in Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research, In Practice, and similar journals
- Professional veterinary organizations — Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV), American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Major exotic veterinary practices — VCA Animal Hospitals, Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital, and similar
- Established reptile organizations — primary research institutions and recognized authorities
- Experienced breeders and keepers — used as supporting context, never as the sole source for medical claims
How We Make Our Guides
TheBeardie is an independent site run by its founder, who publishes under the site’s name rather than a personal one. Here is how a guide gets made:
- Sources first: every guide starts from the kinds of sources listed above, and the ones it relies on are cited in the article.
- AI-assisted research and drafting: we use AI tools to help gather and summarize sources and to draft guides. That lets a one-person site read more of the literature, cross-check claims across sources and keep guides current.
- Checking: before a new guide is published or an existing one is updated, its health and husbandry claims are checked against the sources it cites. Where good sources disagree, the guide says so.
- Founder review: the founder reviews new guides and updates before they go live.
- Corrections: confirmed errors are fixed promptly, and older guides are re-checked on a rolling basis.
What we don’t claim. We don’t have a veterinarian on staff, and guides are not vet-reviewed unless a guide names its reviewer. Product picks are based on published specifications and husbandry requirements, not hands-on testing, unless an article says otherwise. Many of our header images are AI-generated illustrations rather than photos of real animals.
About our bylines. Articles are credited to TheBeardie. Until October 2026 they appeared under the pen name “Tyler Nash,” along with a first-person backstory. We retired both so that everything about who writes this site is accurate.
What We Won’t Do
- Publish unverified claims as fact
- Invent authors, first-hand experience, testimonials, reviewers or credentials
- Claim we tested a product we haven’t tested
- Recommend outdated practices (calci-sand, coil UVB bulbs, cohabitation, heat rocks)
- Accept paid content that misrepresents itself as editorial
- Substitute our content for veterinary advice — when in doubt, we always recommend seeing a vet
Health Content Disclaimer
Articles covering bearded dragon health, illness, or medical conditions are for educational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional veterinary care. We always recommend consulting a qualified exotic veterinarian for individual medical concerns. Find one through ARAV’s directory.
How We Handle Updates
The reptile keeping field evolves. New research changes recommendations. Products become outdated. Better practices emerge. When this happens, we update affected articles and note the revision in our editorial records. Significant changes are communicated transparently within the updated content.
How to Report Errors
If you find a factual error in any article, please contact us with the article URL, the specific claim that’s incorrect, and the correct information with a supporting source. We respond to error reports within 1–2 business days and update articles promptly when corrections are confirmed.
Conflicts of Interest
- Affiliate links: See our Affiliate Disclosure
- Product reviews: Free or sample products are disclosed at the article level
- Sponsored content: Always clearly marked as “Sponsored” — never disguised as editorial
This editorial standards page was last reviewed on May 14, 2026. We review and update this page annually.