Species Care
PAINTED DRAGON
Ctenophorus pictus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 20 - 30cm
- Temperament: Calm, social, don't mind being handled. Can be initially skittish.
- Licensing: Private Wildlife (Basic) Licence
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Habitat:
- Heating:32 - 36 degrees C
- Lighting:UVA / UVB (Exo Terra 10.0 globes recommended)
- Environment:Sandy substrate deep enough to burrow into with some native vegetation.
Range: Southern and central Australia
Feeding: Crickets and woodies dusted with vitamin supplement. Some vegetable matter.
Additional Comments: One of the most colourful dragons in Australia. Predominantly blue-grey with a white underbelly and bright orange and black splotches on the back.
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