https://academy.herpeton.net/en/factsheets/agamids/Recent content in Agamids on Herpeton AcademyHugoen-USMon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://academy.herpeton.net/en/factsheets/agamids/bearded-dragon/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://academy.herpeton.net/en/factsheets/agamids/bearded-dragon/<p><em>Pogona vitticeps</em> · Bearded Dragon · Bearded dragon · Central bearded dragon</p> <hr> <h4 id="-at-a-glance">📋 At a glance</h4> <table> <thead> <tr> <th></th> <th></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Adult size</strong></td> <td>45-60 cm</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Lifespan</strong></td> <td>10-15 years</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Subspecies</strong></td> <td>No captive-care subspecies split</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Origin</strong></td> <td>The species originates from eastern and central Australia.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Activity</strong></td> <td>Diurnal</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Difficulty</strong></td> <td>Beginner</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Legal</strong></td> <td>CITES: not listed; EU: not listed; local rules still apply</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr> <h4 id="-enclosure">🏠 Enclosure</h4> <ul> <li>Indoor vivarium with secure ventilation; outdoor sun only in safe supervised weather</li> <li>Adult enclosure must provide usable floor space, climbing or digging structure as appropriate</li> <li>Substrate should match the species: dry soil/sand/clay for arid animals, planted/drainage layers for humid arboreal animals</li> <li>Avoid loose unsafe particles for juveniles, slippery floors, and cramped glass boxes</li> </ul> <h4 id="-enclosure-furniture">🪨 Enclosure furniture</h4> <ul> <li>Warm basking zone, cooler retreat, humid hide or humid zone where appropriate</li> <li>Stable rocks, branches, cork, hides, and visual barriers</li> <li>Water dish or misting/drinking system matched to the species</li> </ul> <hr> <h4 id="-lighting">💡 Lighting</h4> <ul> <li>UVB required or strongly recommended for most diurnal lizards</li> <li>Best: T5 HO UVB tube plus bright visible lighting and separate heat lamp</li> <li>Replace UVB lamps on schedule and measure UVI when possible</li> <li>Photoperiod: 10-12 h; no visible light at night</li> </ul> <hr> <h4 id="-temperature">🌡️ Temperature</h4> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Basking spot:</strong> 38-45 °C</p>https://academy.herpeton.net/en/factsheets/agamids/physignathus-cocincinus/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://academy.herpeton.net/en/factsheets/agamids/physignathus-cocincinus/<p><em>Physignathus cocincinus</em> · Physignathus cocincinus · Chinese water dragon · Grüner Wasseragame</p> <hr> <h4 id="-at-a-glance">📋 At a glance</h4> <table> <thead> <tr> <th></th> <th></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Adult size</strong></td> <td>60-90 cm</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Lifespan</strong></td> <td>10-15 years</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Subspecies</strong></td> <td>No captive-care subspecies split</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Origin</strong></td> <td><em>Physignathus cocincinus</em> is native to tropical forests and stream margins in southern China and mainland Southeast Asia.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Activity</strong></td> <td>Diurnal</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Difficulty</strong></td> <td>Advanced</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Legal</strong></td> <td>CITES: Appendix II; EU: Annex B; local rules still apply</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr> <h4 id="-enclosure">🏠 Enclosure</h4> <ul> <li>Indoor vivarium with secure ventilation; outdoor sun only in safe supervised weather</li> <li>Adult enclosure must provide usable floor space, climbing or digging structure as appropriate</li> <li>Substrate should match the species: dry soil/sand/clay for arid animals, planted/drainage layers for humid arboreal animals</li> <li>Avoid loose unsafe particles for juveniles, slippery floors, and cramped glass boxes</li> </ul> <h4 id="-enclosure-furniture">🪨 Enclosure furniture</h4> <ul> <li>Warm basking zone, cooler retreat, humid hide or humid zone where appropriate</li> <li>Stable rocks, branches, cork, hides, and visual barriers</li> <li>Water dish or misting/drinking system matched to the species</li> </ul> <hr> <h4 id="-lighting">💡 Lighting</h4> <ul> <li>UVB required or strongly recommended for most diurnal lizards</li> <li>Best: T5 HO UVB tube plus bright visible lighting and separate heat lamp</li> <li>Replace UVB lamps on schedule and measure UVI when possible</li> <li>Photoperiod: 10-12 h; no visible light at night</li> </ul> <hr> <h4 id="-temperature">🌡️ Temperature</h4> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Basking spot:</strong> 32-35 °C</p>