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Eastern Bearded Dragon

Pogona barbata

Description:

Pogona is a genus of reptiles containing eight species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. The term "bearded dragon" is most commonly used to describe the central bearded dragon, (Pogona vitticeps}. Members of this genus live in the arid, rocky, semidesert regions and dry open woodlands of Australia. They are adept climbers, spending time on branches and in bushes and near human habitation. Pogona species bask on rocks and exposed branches in the mornings and afternoons. They are found throughout Australia.[1] Several species of this genus, especially the central bearded dragon, are often kept as pets or exhibited in zoos due to there hardy nature and easy care in comparison to other exotic reptiles. (Wikipedia)

Notes:

My niece's dragon, Mushu.

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10 Comments

Joey Bee
Joey Bee 9 years ago

Beautiful! I've always wanted one since childhood. Such characters!

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 10 years ago

beaker98, I'm so sorry your beardie died! This one belongs to my niece who has had several, and when they die she is really devastated, so I feel for you!

beaker98
beaker98 10 years ago

Great pics! I just lost my beardie that I had for 10 1/2 years. They are wonderful pets:)

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 10 years ago

Thanks Jemma!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

beautiful and adorable!!

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 10 years ago

Thanks so much, Shanna, for the ID!

ShannaB
ShannaB 10 years ago

OMG, I LOVE that second shot. He's a unit!!! Sooooo cute!! I think it's a pretty safe bet that it's an Eastern Bearded Dragon (Pogona barbata) - the other Pogona sp. kept as pets are generally a lot smaller.

HazelMarley
HazelMarley 10 years ago

No problem, Ava. Now that I'm thinking of it, yes- they are very calm.

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 10 years ago

Thanks HazelMarley. They are so mellow it's easy to get a picture of them.

HazelMarley
HazelMarley 10 years ago

I've always loved bearded dragons. Great picture!

Ava T-B
Spotted by
Ava T-B

California, USA

Spotted on Dec 21, 2013
Submitted on Dec 22, 2013

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