What is the difference between a fancy bearded dragon and a normal bearded dragon?

Regular bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps) are normally tan, beige, or light brown, with muddy yellow markings. Their color and pattern are adapted for camouflaging in the desert of Australia. Fancy bearded dragons have vivid red and orange colors, striking zigzag patterns and fewer spikes.

How big do fancy bearded dragons get?

16 to 24 inches
An adult will be fully grown at 12 months of age. Bearded Dragons should measure anywhere from 16 to 24 inches in length and weigh 380 to 510 grams. Most of their size comes from their tail.

Are fancy bearded dragons good pets?

While they are generally considered good pets, even for beginner reptile owners, they do have fairly complex nutritional and environmental needs. Special equipment and a fair amount of time are needed to care for bearded dragons.

Can bearded dragons hold fancy?

You can hold a bearded dragon for as long as it will tolerate being held. Start with 15 minutes once a day and as it gets used to being handled, you can hold it longer. Some dragons enjoy being held several times a day for several hours. When the beardie becomes restless, it is time to put him back.

How do you identify a bearded dragon?

Use a flash-light (phone flash-lights work great) and shine through the base of the tail, above the vent on the tail’s topside, and look at the underside. If it’s a male, the two mentioned hemipenal bulges should be easily visible. If female, you will not see the two bulges, just the single centre bulge.

How often should you hold a bearded dragon?

Try holding your reptile 15 minutes a day. As it gets used to being handled, you can extend these periods for as long as your pet looks comfortable. Some dragons don’t enjoy being held for a long time while others love it and will allow you to hold them several times a day.

What’s the difference between a regular bearded dragon and a fancy bearded dragon?

The main difference between ordinary and fancy bearded dragons comes down to their visible characteristics. Color – Standard bearded dragons are on the tan to the yellow side of the color spectrum. Fancy bearded dragons are outside of this color range and lean more towards the red side.

What’s the life expectancy of a regular bearded dragon?

In the most important ways, especially those involving care, health, and behavior, a regular bearded dragon and a fancy bearded dragon are the same. Lifespan – Both types of this lizard species have a life expectancy of 12-14 years unless other health problems occur (most often due to the impoverished environment).

What makes a fancy bearded dragon Hypo Het Trans?

Hypo Het Trans – This is the opposite of the previous type. Hypo qualities are visible, but trans attributes are hidden in the genes. The colors of the bearded dragons depend on what the breeders combine with each generation. The three primary color types for fancy bearded dragons are red, yellow, and white.

What kind of skin does a bearded dragon have?

Hypo – Hypomelanistic bearded dragons have lighter colors in the scales, nails, and eyes. Trans – Translucent bearded dragons have skin and scales which are slightly see-through. Often their eyes are solid black.