Red barred dragon — a Ctenophorus dragon, one of Australia’s small, sun-drenched rock and sand specialists. These compact agamids are the sports cars of the lizard world: brilliant breeding colour, blistering speed, and constant daytime activity in a modest arid setup.
At a Glance
| Genus | Ctenophorus (Australian rock/sand dragons) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 20–30 cm including tail |
| Lifespan | 5–8 years |
| Enclosure | 90×45×45 cm arid setup with rock stacks |
| Heat / light | Hot basking 40–45 °C surface; strong UVB |
| Experience level | Beginner-intermediate |
Care Basics
Recreate a sunlit rock outcrop: flat stones under a hot basking beam, fine sand to dig, strong UVB, and small dusted insects most days. Males colour up spectacularly in season. Like most small dragons they’re display-first animals — tong-tame quickly, handle sparingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why keep a small dragon over a beardie?
Activity and colour density per centimetre — Ctenophorus never sit still, and breeding males outshine almost anything in an arid vivarium.
Group housing?
One male with one or two females works in generous space; two males will fight.
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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