#centralbeardeddragon

©photography by Walter Jenkel 2023 Central bearded dragon -Red (Pogona vitticeps) WALTER JENKEL @WalterJenkel

©photography by Walter Jenkel 2023 Central bearded dragon - Orange (Pogona vitticeps) WALTER JENKEL @WalterJenkel

Pogona vitticeps

Central Bearded Dragon

1.One of the most commonly kept reptiles and pets in the world.

 2.The Bearded Dragon is about to grow up to about 2 feet (24 inches) in length

 3.These lizards prefer perching themselves up in higher areas to be able to catch and bask the light/heat more efficiently. 4.Central Bearded Dragons communicate prodominatley through their body language  such as their head bobbing  & visual displays  such as the black beard

5.When  they feel threatened or under are attack the bearded dragon will open it's mouth whilst hissing , darken it's skin & beard whilst flattening it's body. The dragons are also capable of jumping towards the threat.

6.Are found mainly in semi arid environments of Australia, loving the hot climate and particularly enjoying the the sun

7.As a pet the Bearded Dragons are required feeding once a day consisting of a balanced diet of insects & greens dusted with calcium.

 8.The dragons can normally start to reproduce around 2 years of age but it is not unheard of them being younger.

 9.Typically live around 10 -15 years

 10. These dragon's possess a very mild venom harmless to humans and many other animals.