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Yellow Orange Leatherback Bearded Dragon
Yellow Orange Leatherback Bearded Dragon

Yellow Orange Leatherback Bearded Dragon

$124.99

The leatherback morph’s diet is identical to the diet of the common beardie. Adults need plenty of leafy greens, fruits, and flowers (around 80%) and not so many insects (around 20%).

On the other hand, baby leatherback beardies should eat more insects than plants because they require more protein to support their growth.

Yellow Orange Leatherback Bearded Dragon
Yellow Orange Leatherback Bearded Dragon

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Yellow Orange Leatherback Bearded Dragon Appearance

Yellow Orange Leatherback Bearded Dragon are easily recognizable with their triangular heads, smooth backs, and vivid coloration.

The mutated leatherback gene affects the scale size and scale texture, resulting in small, smooth scales and no spikes on the back.

Leatherback lizards also come in a variety of colors, such as red, yellow, citrus, blue, and other color combinations. And the lack of spikes makes their normal skin color appear vivid and vibrant.

Interestingly, some breeders use the word “smoothie” to describe leatherback lizards. But don’t confuse leatherbacks with silkbacks.

Silkbacks don’t have any spikes or scales, while the leatherback morphs still have scales along the back and the usual spikes on the head and sides.

Size and Weight of Yellow Orange Leatherback Bearded Dragon

The usual Pogona Vitticeps measures 16 to 24 inches from head to tail and weighs 10 to 20 oz (~300 to 600 grams).

Leatherback dragons have a similar size and weight. However, the German Giant bearded morph can reach up to 30 inches in length and can be a leatherback.

Lifespan

Despite breeding in captivity, leatherback bearded dragons are healthy animals. They live 10-12 years on average, but some can live longer with proper care and a balanced diet.

Usually, premature death results from improper tank temperature/humidity or poor diet, lacking sufficient calcium.

Leatherback Bearded Dragon Diet

The leatherback morph’s diet is identical to the diet of the common beardie. Adults need plenty of leafy greens, fruits, and flowers (around 80%) and not so many insects (around 20%).

On the other hand, baby leatherback beardies should eat more insects than plants because they require more protein to support their growth.

Health Issues

The Leatherback morph is prone to the same common diseases that affect normal beardies, such as:

  • Metabolic bone disease. It’s due to calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency, causing bone and muscle damage.
  • Parasites, such as pinworms, ticks, and mites.
  • Respiratory infections
  • Mouth rot – a bacterial infection of the gums, resulting in swelling and thick mucus discharge.
  • Viral diseases, such as atadenovirus. You can’t cure ADV-positive bearded dragons, but you can alleviate their symptoms and slow down complications, such as liver disease.
Gecko Age

CB Hatching, CB Juvenile, Young Adult

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