Description
The Leatherback Bearded Dragon Adult is a premium morph characterized by its smooth, reduced-scale skin, giving it a unique leather-like texture and vibrant color presentation. It’s for the intermediate to advanced keeper looking to add a distinctive, visually striking animal to their collection. Since we started stocking it in early 2024, it has consistently been one of our top sellers in the bearded dragon category, with over 306 units sold to date.
Stand-Out Features
- Smooth Leatherback Morphology: Exhibits significantly reduced scaling across the back and sides, creating a smoother texture that allows underlying colors to appear more vivid and intense.
- Robust Adult Size: This is a well-established adult animal, past the fragile juvenile stage, with a settled temperament ideal for handling.
- Proven Feeder: Arrives acclimated and readily accepting a staple diet of gut-loaded insects and fresh greens, simplifying your husbandry routine.
- Health & Vigor: Each animal is visually inspected by our team for alertness, body condition, and clarity before shipping, ensuring you receive a quality specimen.
- Immediate Availability: Due to high demand, we now maintain a dedicated inventory of 20+ animals to prevent customer backorders and shipping delays.
Technical Data
| Scientific Name | Pogona vitticeps |
| Morph | Leatherback |
| Life Stage | Adult |
| Weight (measured) | 0.8 oz |
| Primary Diet | Insects & Greens |
| Recommended Enclosure | 120-gallon (4’x2’x2′) minimum |
| Basking Temp | 95-110°F |
| Cool Zone Temp | 75-85°F |
Your Questions Answered
How does the Leatherback trait differ from a standard scale dragon?
The Leatherback gene reduces the size and height of the spiny scales, particularly on the back. This results in a smoother, almost leathery feel and allows for richer, less interrupted color expression compared to the heavily keeled scales of a wild-type dragon.
Is this animal ready for breeding?
This is a sexually mature adult. However, we recommend a quarantine period of at least 60-90 days to allow the animal to fully acclimate to its new environment, establish a consistent feeding routine, and ensure it is in optimal condition before considering any breeding plans.
What is your live arrival guarantee?
We guarantee live arrival. You must be present to accept the first delivery attempt. If there is a DOA issue, you must notify us with clear photos within one hour of delivery. Refer to our full Live Arrival Guarantee policy on our website for complete details and conditions.
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