Bearded dragons are easier to take care of than many other reptiles. Most beardies have a calm disposition and don't mind being handled by their owners. Since they are active during the day and sleep at night, their owners have plenty of daytime hours to interact with them and take care of their needs. However, bearded dragons do require specialized equipment, reptile supplements, and a diet of live insects to thrive. Most people underestimate the cost of owning a bearded dragon. You will need a reptile tank that is at least 40 gallons, a high quality UVB bulb (tube style only), a basking light, and an accurate reptile thermometer. You need to maintain a proper temperature gradient in your beardie's basking area or your beardie may become lethargic and stop eating.
You will also need to buy a basking rock, some terrarium accessories, and a safe substrate, such as slate tile, non adhesive shelf liner, reptile carpet, or even paper towels. If your house gets cooler than 65 F, you will need yet another specialized bulb called a ceramic heat emitter (CHE). Make sure you're not squeamish about live insects because your beardie needs to eat between 40-60 live roaches, worms, or crickets per day!