Perpin Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Hi everyone I belong to a reptile forum in South Africa. A couple of days ago a member announced that he has bred out a new colour of Bearded Dragon. This is a respectable breeder in South Africa. Here it is...... This is not an albino. It does not have red eyes. The skin is normal and not like previously bred "leatherback" beardies that are vulnerable to the sun and can get skin cancer. What do you guys think?! I think they are lovely. Cheers Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogona1 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Nice looking beardies. Looks like the colour morph is known as leucistic in the states, although the ones in the states are not genuine "leucistic" (i.e. lacking mealanophores (brown & black) and xanthophores (reds and yellows), and only having a few iridophores (white & reflection). see www.dragonsdenherp.com for pics. Would be great if these were genuine leucistics as this would be the first example in beardies that I'm aware of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perpin Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Will keep you updated as he does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perpin Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 If everyone would prefer to check it out themselves, go to sareptiles.co.za. Go to board index then exotic lizards and then bearded dragons and then At last!! My new morph... I see there have been quite a few views of this post but very little response. What do you all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I don't have beardies but I think I prefer the ones with more depth of colours like yellow. I guess it is a "Do you prefer blondes or brunettes?" question. They are all great if you like beardies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perpin Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 You're right. I think they are all beautiful! It must be very exciting as a breeder to have this new colour pop up in your breeding line even if there are others out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Hey perpin, hows New Zealand for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perpin Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Hi Steph I am loving New Zealand. We managed to get a place out in Maraetai so I feel like I am on a permanent holiday,LOL! I cant say that I miss SA all that much. I do miss my friends and family but its all good. All I have to do now is get some reptiles. Cant stand not having any!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 thats good! good luck with the reptiles! leopard geckos and tortoises is what we had in England, and are hard to find here What reptiles are you planning on getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perpin Posted December 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 I know how you feel! I had 2 veiled chameleons, 3 Dwarf Cape Chameleons and about 35 Leopard gecko's back in SA. Boy do I miss them. I plan on getting beardies, leopard gecko's and possibly some newts. I cant wait! What do you have? Are you still searching like I am!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 I think they could look pretty cool as they get bigger, will be iteresting to see how they look in about 12 months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perpin Posted December 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Yes I agree. I cant wait to see as they grow and shed if any markings become visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 would be nice with red markings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Look cool, yeah, red markings would be cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 wow you had quite a collection! I have newts, tropical fish, and turtles. Hoping to get a tortoise again, not sure out of a water dragon or bearded dragon - any ideas which one for a beginner? hope all goes well! are you getting the chinese or japanese newts? (if you get any) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 water dragons are good if well handled if you are able to select from a few youngsters, pick a less skittish one then daily handling for a few months will help to keep it quiet i can pickup 2 of ours easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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