-Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you not guarantee sex of the animal?
In young bearded dragons, the hemipenes (paired reproductive organs) in males take time to develop and separate clearly. This makes the hemipenal bulges on either side of the tail base either very faint or not visible at all. In females, there's typically a single central bulge (or a flatter tail base), but at a young age, both sexes can appear similar. The hemipenal bulges in males become more visible after a few weeks to a couple of months, often around 6–8 weeks old or older, depending on the individual.
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Why do you require Priority Overnight Shipping?
First and foremost, it's for the welfare of the animal. Reptiles are sensitive to temperature changes, stress, and prolonged handling so, shorter transit time means less exposure to extreme heat/cold and fewer chances of injury. Additionally, USDA and FedEx Live Animal Policy (and similar carrier rules) require that live reptiles be shipped via the fastest possible service—which is usually Priority Overnight.
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Why do you only ship animals on Tuesday?
Tuesday is considered one of the best days to ship reptiles because it minimizes the risk of delays and maximizes the chance your animal arrives safely and on time. Here’s why:
1. Avoids Weekend Backlogs –
Packages shipped on Monday can sometimes get stuck in the weekend rush backlog from Friday/Saturday shipments, especially after postal or carrier closures. By Tuesday, carriers have often cleared most of that buildup.
2. Safe Delivery Window –
If a delay happens, a Tuesday shipment still has several business days before the weekend. For example, a 1-day delay means arrival Wednesday instead of risking a weekend holdover (which could happen with Thursday or Friday shipments).
3. More Consistent Carrier Performance –
FedEx, UPS, and other overnight services tend to have more consistent on-time rates Tuesday–Thursday, compared to Mondays (backlogs) and Fridays (weekend cutoff risk).
4. Predictable Weather & Staffing –
Tuesday falls in the middle of the workweek, when carrier staffing is usually stable, and there’s less chance of short staffing that can happen on Mondays or Fridays.

Essentially, Tuesday is the “Goldilocks day” for reptile shipping — not too close to the weekend, and past the chaos of Monday.
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Why is my bearded dragon aggressive outside?
Bearded dragons often seem more aggressive outside because the environment is drastically different from their familiar indoor enclosure, which can trigger defensive or territorial behaviors.
Here are the main reasons:
1. New, unpredictable stimuli – Outside, they encounter new smells, sounds (birds, cars, wind), movements, and lighting. Their instinct says, “Possible predators everywhere—stay alert!” which can make them puff up, gape, or even lunge.
2. More visual threats – Birds flying overhead, cats, dogs, or even shadows can be perceived as predators. Bearded dragons have excellent eyesight and a strong survival instinct to defend themselves.
3. Bright sunlight and UV overload – While natural sunlight is healthy, its intensity can be overwhelming if they’re not used to it, leading to stress responses like black bearding or tail twitching.