Pygmy Bearded Dragon — Pogona henrylawsoni, the pygmy or Rankin’s dragon: full bearded-dragon personality at two-thirds the size, housed for life in 90 cm. Every bit as bold and food-driven as the big centrals, arguably more social, and far scarcer in European lists than demand justifies.
At a Glance
| Species | Pogona henrylawsoni (Rankin’s / pygmy bearded dragon) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 25–30 cm |
| Lifespan | 8–10 years |
| Enclosure | 90×45×45 cm for life |
| Heat / light | Basking 38–40 °C; T5 UVB 10–12 % essential |
| Experience level | Beginner |
Care Basics
Central-beardie care scaled down: hot basking zone, strong UVB replaced yearly, calcium-dusted insects sized to their smaller jaws, and fresh chopped greens daily. Rankin’s are busy foragers — scatter-feeding salad keeps them active and visible all day. Solo housing, as with all Pogona.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose a Rankin’s over a central beardie?
Lifetime housing in 90 cm and a lighter lizard that’s easier for younger hands — with zero personality sacrifice.
Are they hard to find?
Captive-bred Rankin’s surface only sporadically in Europe — when they’re gone, they’re gone for the season.
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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