Spike

Spike

Bearded Dragon

Spike was donated to the zoo by student moving out of the area.

He is one of the few reptiles we have been asked to take

that was well cared for by his former owner. He is entertaining if you enjoy a unique creature.

This unusual stocky lizard has prominent spines along its sides and a large,

essentially triangle-shaped head. Forming a sort of shield around the snout is a spinney jaw pouch which,

when swollen, looks like a beard and makes any predator think twice before attacking.

Adults can grow as large as ten inches in body length or two feet in total length, including the tail.

Males are larger than females.

These lizards are native to Central Australia. They prefer semi-arid to arid woodland habitats.

Time is spent both on the ground and in trees.

They may be found perched on bush branches and even on fence posts.

Bearded dragons are omnivorous and consume many types of insects,

small vertebrates, and vegetation including fruits and flowers.