{"product_id":"bearded-dragon-breeding-pair","title":"Bearded Dragon (Blue Head)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBearded Dragon (Blue Head)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePogona vitticeps\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bearded Dragon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 18 to 22 inches (46 to 56 cm), with males usually larger and broader-headed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blue Head bearded dragon is a unique visual morph that appears to derive from a high colour translucent base. The animals are a light yellow with blue patches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e bearded dragons represent a vibrant assortment of individuals selectively bred for increased saturation and richer colour tones. This group may include reds, oranges, yellows, citrus hues, tangerine variants, or mixed blends depending on lineage. Patterning also varies widely, from bold and defined to softer and more diffused. Because “High Colour” is a \u003cstrong\u003ebroad descriptor rather than a specific morph\u003c\/strong\u003e, visual traits differ significantly between animals, and the label does not imply a singular genetic background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the arid interior regions of central Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild, Bearded Dragons inhabit dry scrublands, semi-desert plains, rocky outcrops, and open woodlands. In captivity, they thrive in large desert-style enclosures with strong basking sites and warm, well-ventilated conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bearded Dragons are diurnal, typically calm, and highly visual. They exhibit natural behaviours such as digging, basking, climbing, head-bobbing, and arm-waving. High Colour breeding does not affect temperament or activity level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a terrestrial enclosure measuring \u003cstrong\u003e48 inches × 24 inches × 24 inches (120 × 60 × 60 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e or larger. Use a soil–sand substrate mixture that is \u003cstrong\u003edry on top but deep enough to retain some moisture in the lower layers\u003c\/strong\u003e to support natural digging. Include basking platforms, branches, rocks, hides, and open ground for movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasking area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 to 115°F (43 to 46°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm side:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88 to 95°F (31 to 35°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool side:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 to 82°F (24 to 28°C)\u003cbr\u003eNight temperatures may fall to 68 to 72°F (20 to 22°C). Humidity should remain between 30 and 40%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide strong full-spectrum lighting and high-output UVB (10–12%) for 12 to 14 hours daily. Bright lighting is crucial for proper digestion, behaviour, and calcium metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer a balanced omnivorous diet including insects (crickets, roaches, silkworms, hornworms, black soldier fly larvae), leafy greens, vegetables, and occasional fruits. Juveniles require daily feeding, while adults eat every 1–2 days. Use calcium and multivitamin supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Colour dragons behave identically to standard Bearded Dragons. They bask actively, dig, explore, and respond well to consistent routine and proper husbandry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure proper UVB output, strong basking zones, and an enclosure that promotes natural behaviours. Overfeeding or inadequate lighting can lead to preventable health issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaxonomy Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bearded Dragon is part of the genus \u003cem\u003ePogona\u003c\/em\u003e, a group of hardy, visually expressive agamid lizards native to Australia. \u003cem\u003ePogona vitticeps\u003c\/em\u003e is the most widely kept species due to its manageable size, engaging behaviour, and adaptability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Colour (polygenic):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh Colour refers to \u003cstrong\u003epolygenic\u003c\/strong\u003e selective breeding aimed at producing animals with brighter, richer, or more intense colouration. Because this trait results from multiple contributing genes rather than a single mutation, colour expression varies widely between individuals. High Colour is not a specific morph and does not guarantee any particular genetic outcome. Animals in this category may come from mixed lineages with a range of morph backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Tails and Scales","offers":[{"title":"Breeding Pair","offer_id":49821525934295,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/tailsandscales.ca\/products\/bearded-dragon-breeding-pair","provider":"Tails and Scales ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}