Ring – tailed dragon — a central bearded dragon from our European captive-bred stock. No other reptile is this interactive: beardies watch you across the room, wave, head-bob, beg at the glass at breakfast, and genuinely enjoy a warm shoulder. The title states this animal’s age, sex, morph line or included setup; current photos and its feeding record are a message away.
At a Glance
| Species | Pogona vitticeps (central bearded dragon) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 45–60 cm including tail |
| Lifespan | 8–12 years |
| Enclosure | 120×60×60 cm for an adult |
| Heat / light | Basking surface 38–42 °C; T5 UVB 10–12 % essential, replaced yearly |
| Diet | Juveniles insect-forward; adults salad-forward; calcium throughout |
| Experience level | Beginner |
Care Basics
Two pieces of equipment decide a beardie’s health: a basking lamp reaching 40 °C at the surface and a T5 UVB tube spanning most of the enclosure. Dust insects with calcium, shift the diet toward salads with age, provide a lay box for adult females, and house singly — beardies are solitary and happiest that way. Do that, and you have a decade of personality that treats your living room as its territory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a bearded dragon right for a first-time keeper?
It’s the classic first reptile: diurnal, hand-tame, hardy and expressive — active when you are, and visibly responsive to its keeper.
What about morphs like hypo, trans, red or zero?
Colour and scale genetics only — care is identical across every line. Morph and het status for this listing is exactly as titled; ask us to explain its breeding potential.
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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