Bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) — species profile (taxonomy, origin, lifespan, husbandry basics)
Authoritative first-hand species account (Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan). All bullet facts are verbatim from the cited source and C1-substring verified.
Natural History & Origin
- occupies a large range of habitats from the desert to dry forests and scrublands.
- Since the 1960's, Australia has strictly prohibited exports of any native wildlife.
- the area in which the animal is naturally found, the region in which it is endemic.
Habitat
- It is a semiarboreal lizard that can be found basking on fallen branches, fence posts
- Females dig a burrow and lay up to 24 eggs per clutch, and up to 9 clutches per year.
- in deserts low (less than 30 cm per year) and unpredictable rainfall results in landscapes
Size
- Inland Bearded Dragons are 13 to 24 inches long, including the tail.
- in the Australian spring and summer months of September to March.
- dragon is waving hello, or swimming using only one arm.
Lifespan
- Color for this species depends on the soil of the region they live in, ranging
- They live in areas where food may be hard to find,
Behavior & Social Structure
- With their array of social behaviors and inquisitive nature, bearded
Reproduction
- Inland Bearded dragons reach sexual maturity at 1 to 2 years of age.
- indoor dragons do not seem to be seasonal and can breed year round (Grenard 1999).
- a favorite reptile to keep and breed because of their manageable size and pleasant