Your dragons probably will not mate right away, and will need some time to adjust to their new surroundings. Making this enclosure ready for them beforehand will get them more comfortable. When the male is ready to breed, his beard will darken to black. Your bearded dragons will exhibit courtship behaviors before the actual mating. Both your male and female will start bobbing their heads; the female may also start waving one of her arms to indicate her receptiveness to be bred. Your male may also stomp his feet and chase your female around the enclosure. Your bearded dragons may also twitch their tails as a courtship behavior. To mate, your male will quickly climb on the back of your female and bite her neck; biting her neck keeps her from running off before the mating process is complete. Your male will then press his cloacal region against that of your female. The entire mating process only take a few minutes. It is recommended to leave your dragons together for about a week after mating. After this one week, place them in their separate cages for one week. Put them together for another week for another mating session. You may need to do this several times to ensure a successful mating. Continue to feed your female her supplements after the mating. Increasing her exercise and keeping her well hydrated after mating will help her be better prepared to lay her eggs.

Summary: Place your bearded dragons in the breeding enclosure. Observe the courtship behavior. Observe the mating behavior. Return your bearded dragons to their separate cages after one week.


Before embarking on a new exercise routine, it is important to figure out what exercises are best for you given your interests, size/strength, and history of injuries (if any). Consult a medical doctor or personal trainer to evaluate your fitness level. This person can also help you determine what exercises could be safe and fun for you, and which can help provide motivation for getting started. Exercise helps to elevate mood and prevent relapse. In randomized control trials, exercise has been shown to be nearly as effective as medication. Experts think that exercise increases the body’s release of neurotransmitters and hormones and also helps to regulate sleep. A positive part of exercise as a treatment for depression is that activities like running do not cost a lot of money. Set goals according to SMART, which stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. These guidelines will help you experience the reward and reinforcement associated with reaching exercise goals. Start with the “A” in SMART in setting your goals. Set an easy goal at first, since attaining it gives you the experience of success early. It will also give you confidence to set your next goal. If you don’t think you can push yourself to do more (such as walking for 10 minutes), then push yourself to do more often (such as walking for 10 minutes every day for a week, then a month, then the whole year). See how long you can keep your streak going. Consider every time you exercise as a treatment for your mood and a positive reflection of your will to improve. Even just walking for five minutes at a medium pace is better than no exercise. By taking pride in every accomplishment, no matter how small, you can still feel like you're moving forward and healing yourself. This type of exercise, such as swimming, running or cycling, is an ideal core exercise for treating depression. Choose cardio exercise that's easy on your joints, such as swimming laps or cycling, if you possibly can. Talk to a friend or family member about exercising with you. They may be able to help motivate you to getting outside or going to the gym to exercise. Explain that it won't be easy to motivate you, but that any help they can give will be sincerely appreciated.

Summary: Check with a medical doctor or personal trainer. Start an exercise regimen. Use the SMART system to set goals. Treat every exercise session as a step forward. Try cardiovascular exercise. Exercise with a friend.


Look for all the possible exits in every classroom you have classes in. See how close they are to you and whether there are any obstacles, like desks or chairs, that might slow you down if you have to get to the door quickly.  This seems easy, since you walk through your classroom doors almost every day, but reviewing their location will help it become second nature and make it easier to remember in an emergency. If you can evacuate safely, this is often considered the best option for getting away from a school shooting. However, each scenario is different. If you know you can’t run away safely, stay in place and hide. Estimate how far off the ground the windows are to see if you could jump out of them safely in case of an emergency. Watch how your teacher opens and closes the windows, and volunteer to help them to see how it’s done.  You could even stay behind a few minutes after class to practice opening and closing the windows quickly. Ask your teacher first, explaining to them that you want to be as prepared as possible in case of an emergency. Escaping through the windows especially good option if your classroom has windows that face the outside and you know, as well as you can, that the shooter is inside. When you get a free moment in class, challenge yourself to think of the quickest route off campus from your current location. Figure this out for each of your classes so you can be prepared just in case you need to make a quick getaway. Do the same thing for anywhere else that you spend a lot of time on campus, such as the cafeteria, gym, or sports fields. Challenge yourself to take different routes to class and to explore areas of campus that you’re not as familiar with. Find the fastest way out from every area on campus, as well as alternate routes in case some ways are blocked off or inaccessible.  Look around campus after school or during lunch when you’re allowed to be out and about. In the unlikely event of a shooting threat, your in-depth knowledge of your school can help you make a quick getaway. Once you’ve set up your own mental evacuation routes, go over them in your head every few days to keep them fresh. Your goal is to turn these routes into an instinct, so that you know how to evacuate in case it ever becomes necessary. Your school probably has its own evacuation routes in place for the unlikely event of a shooting. If you haven’t already learned these routes through drills, you can ask a teacher or administrator what they are.  Remember that in a school shooting situation, you likely won’t be on your own. You can follow the lead of teachers and other adults who are trained to take care of you in these situations. If you somehow do find yourself separated from the group, your own evacuation preparation is your backup. You can use what you know to make a safe escape.
Summary: Notice the nearest door in every room you’re in. See where the windows are and practice opening them. Retrace your steps mentally to the nearest school exit. Find shortcuts and alternate routes around your school. Review these routes with yourself every once in a while. Take the school’s evacuation procedures into account.