{"product_id":"boyds-dragon","title":"Boyds dragon | Lophosaurus boydii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Boyd's Forest Dragon is a striking, well-camouflaged rainforest agamid from Far North Queensland, all crests, spines and stillness. Its need for consistently high humidity makes it best suited to a keeper with some prior reptile experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoyd's Forest Dragons live in the wet tropical rainforest of Far North Queensland, perching head-up on tree trunks and vertical branches in cool, shaded, humid understorey. Natural origin for this listing is the Wet Tropics of north-eastern Queensland. The enclosure should recreate that tall, humid, forested setting with rough vertical branches to perch on, dense live or artificial planting for cover, and a water feature or misting system to hold humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy specimen is alert with clear eyes, full limbs and clean, undamaged skin. Boyd's Dragons are heavily armoured in green-brown, grey and cream, with a prominent nuchal and vertebral crest, enlarged cheek scales and a yellow gular pouch, blending superbly against bark. Adult size is generally 35–45 cm total length, so the animal should never be purchased only for its current size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is best described as calm and sedentary, an ambush perch-sitter that tolerates rather than enjoys handling. A single animal or a compatible male-female pair can be kept in a large enough enclosure; two males will fight, so they must never share, and any pairing should be watched for bullying at feeding and basking sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as an insectivore; a varied diet of appropriately sized crickets, woodroaches, earthworms and other gut-loaded invertebrates. Offer food every one to two days for growing animals and a few times a week for adults, dusting with a calcium supplement at most feeds and a vitamin supplement periodically. Some individuals prefer to take moving prey from the branches rather than the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHouse in a tall, well-ventilated enclosure of at least 90 x 45 x 90 cm for one, with 120 x 60 x 120 cm or larger recommended for a pair. Boyd's Dragons do not need a strong basking spot and largely adopt the ambient temperature; keep days around 25–28°C dropping to 20–22°C overnight, and avoid extended heat above the low thirties. UVB is required, using a 5–7% (T5 equivalent) lamp, as stronger output can harm them. Keep humidity high, around 80–90%, with misting once or twice daily and ideally a drip or waterfall feature, over a moisture-retaining substrate with good drainage. Provide plenty of vertical branches and cover, and spot-clean regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoyd's Dragons are egg-layers, cycled with a cooler, slightly drier winter and rising spring conditions. A female digs a nest and lays a small clutch of roughly 2–6 eggs, which are incubated at around 24–27°C for a lengthy period often exceeding 90 days. Breeding is not expected for most keepers and is considered a project for the experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLophosaurus boydii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoyd's Forest Dragon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet Tropics rainforest of Far North Queensland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35–45 cm total length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalm and sedentary; an ambush perch-sitter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 x 45 x 90 cm (tall) for one\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 x 60 x 120 cm or larger for a pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsectivore - gut-loaded crickets, roaches and earthworms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasking Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required; no strong basking spot needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–28°C day, dropping to 20–22°C at night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUVB Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — UV Index 1.0–2.0 at basking + 5–6% UVB (T5 HO fluorescent) — moderate, filtered-canopy UVB - avoid strong desert-strength tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh, around 80–90%, with daily misting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeepers with some experience able to maintain high humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicence Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - reptile keeper's licence in most Australian states\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single Boyd's Dragon, or a compatible male-female pair in a large, well-planted enclosure with multiple perches and feeding sites. No other species should be added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever house two males together, as they will fight. Do not mix with bearded dragons, other lizards, frogs or any unrelated species, and remove any animal that is being bullied or outcompeted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize options reflect the sizes we stock; any shown as sold out will return as we restock. Australian livestock for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee. A reptile keeper's licence is required to buy and keep native reptiles and amphibians in most Australian states - please ensure you hold the appropriate licence for your state before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234114257187,"sku":"AA3573","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/boyds-forest-dragon.jpg?v=1781503853","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/boyds-dragon","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}