Southern angle headed dragon — the southern angle-headed dragon, a rainforest jewel: leaf-mimic camouflage, a serrated nuchal crest, and slow chameleon-like movements utterly unlike any desert agamid. A specialist’s display species for a planted, humid, cool-forest vivarium.
At a Glance
| Species | Lophosaurus spinipes (southern angle-headed dragon) |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 30–40 cm, mostly tail |
| Lifespan | 8–12 years |
| Enclosure | Tall planted vivarium 90×60×120 cm |
| Climate | Mild: 24–28 °C with gentle basking; high humidity; low UVB |
| Experience level | Intermediate-advanced |
Care Basics
Cool rainforest, not hot desert: dappled gentle heat, daily misting, live planting and vertical trunks. Overheating is the main killer — keep peaks under 30 °C. Feed dusted insects moving slowly on tongs; angle-heads hunt by sight and stillness. A quiet room suits this composed, deliberate species.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this species special?
It’s Australia’s answer to a forest chameleon — rare in European collections and mesmerising in a naturalistic build.
Handling?
Minimal — they’re a display species that rewards watching, not holding.
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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