Red bearded dragons are what selective breeding does at its best: generations of pairing the most intensely coloured animals until the everyday sandy beardie becomes a rich brick-and-flame red that holds under any lighting. This red is European captive-bred from colour-proven parents, feeding perfectly on insects and salad, and carries its colour in the deep body tones — not just a basking flush.
At a Glance
| Species | Pogona vitticeps — red line |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 45–60 cm |
| Lifespan | 8–12 years |
| Enclosure | 120×60×60 cm adult |
| Temperature | Basking surface 38–42 °C; cool end 25 °C |
| Lighting | T5 UVB 10–12 % across two-thirds of the enclosure |
| Diet | Insects + expanding salad share with age |
| Experience level | Beginner |
Care Notes for Red Lines
Husbandry is standard central beardie — heat, UVB, dusted feeders, daily greens. Colour intensity responds to condition: a well-hydrated, well-fed red on a proper UVB cycle shows dramatically deeper pigment than a stressed one. Natural-toned substrate and warm-spectrum basking light show the red honestly; our photos are unfiltered and of this exact animal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the red fade as it ages?
Good lines deepen to about age two and then hold. Shed cycles temporarily dull any dragon — the post-shed reveal is where reds shine.
Is a red harder to keep than a normal beardie?
No — colour lines in beardies carry no husbandry differences. Same care, better paint.
Can I breed for red?
Yes — red is polygenic, so pair red-to-red for the strongest offspring colour. We can advise on complementary animals from our stock.
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.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.