This listing pairs two of the most influential genes in bearded dragon breeding: Hypo, which strips dark pigment for clean pastel colour and clear nails, and Leatherback, which shrinks the scales into a smooth, satin skin that makes colour look airbrushed. Offered alongside a normal-scaled sibling, these European captive-bred dragons are feeding strongly and ready to found a serious colour project — or simply be the smoothest, brightest beardie on the street.
At a Glance
| Species | Pogona vitticeps — Hypo Leatherback (+ normal-scale sibling) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 45–60 cm |
| Lifespan | 8–12 years |
| Enclosure | 120×60×60 cm each — house separately |
| Temperature | Basking 38–42 °C; cool end 25 °C |
| Lighting | T5 UVB 10–12 % |
| Diet | Dusted insects + daily greens, ratio shifting with age |
| Experience level | Beginner |
Care Notes for Leatherbacks
Leatherbacks need nothing special — the reduced scalation is cosmetic and the skin is fully functional. (This is emphatically not the case for silkbacks, which we don’t breed or sell.) Hypo animals show colour best under warm-spectrum basking light. Standard beardie rules apply: solo housing, hot basking, fresh salad daily, calcium on every feeder.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does pairing a Leatherback with a normal produce?
Leatherback is codominant: roughly half the clutch inherits the smooth-scaled look. Hypo is recessive, so hets carry it silently to the next generation.
Is a leatherback more delicate?
No — same tough beardie underneath. Only the fully scaleless silkback (two leatherback copies) has welfare problems, which is why responsible breeders never pair leather to leather.
Can I buy just one of the pair?
Ask — we’ll confirm current availability of each animal with photos and sexing.
Why Buy From EU Exotic Reptile Hub
- Captive-bred in Europe — no wild-caught animals, ever
- Live-arrival guarantee and health guarantee on every animal
- Verified feeding — we ship only established feeders, with a feeding record
- Lifetime care support from our keepers, one message away
Shipping Across the EU
We ship EU-wide with specialist live-animal couriers in insulated, heat- or cool-packed boxes, dispatched only when the weather forecast along the whole route is safe. You receive tracking on dispatch day and your animal typically arrives within 24 hours. See our shipping policy and FAQ for full details.
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