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Bearded Dragon (Pogona Vitticeps)

The "Sand Fire" color morph

Bearded Dragon have broad triangular heads and flattened bodies, with adults reaching approximately 18 to 24 inches head-to-tail they can live typically 8–15 years [1]. When threatened, they will expand a spiny pouch under their jaw and turn it black, as well as inhale air and puff up to make them appear larger. The pouch resembles a beard, lending the animal their name.

Their color ranges from light tan to dark brown, depending on their native soil, often with highlights of black, brilliant red, or gold, and can change somewhat depending upon their internal condition, mood or temperature [darkening when cool]. Some captive populations have been selectively bred for more brilliant colorations.

one of the more docile and friendly lizard species in the lizard pet trade. Unlike many large Monitor lizards and smaller lizards like Anoles, some people who have encountered Bearded Dragons argue the reptiles actually enjoy human contact and to be handled by humans.
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