About Fen Dragons and More
Based in March, Cambridgeshire, I am hobbyist reptile keeper and a breeder of Eastern Casquehead Iguanas and Black Night Leopard Geckos.
For many years I specialised in Bearded Dragons, producing the full range of morphs including translucents, hypos, dunners, genetic stripes, zeros and witbits, in leatherback and normal scale variations.
However since 2020 I have stopped breeding beardies, instead directing my time and energies to some of my other more unusual reptiles, specifically my Eastern Casquehead Iguana or Basilisk (Laemanctus longipes) aka Coneheads, and my Black Night Leopard Geckos.
PLEASE NOTE: I no longer breed any Bearded Dragons.
For many years I specialised in Bearded Dragons, producing the full range of morphs including translucents, hypos, dunners, genetic stripes, zeros and witbits, in leatherback and normal scale variations.
However since 2020 I have stopped breeding beardies, instead directing my time and energies to some of my other more unusual reptiles, specifically my Eastern Casquehead Iguana or Basilisk (Laemanctus longipes) aka Coneheads, and my Black Night Leopard Geckos.
PLEASE NOTE: I no longer breed any Bearded Dragons.
EASTERN CASQUEHEAD IGUANAS
My adult Eastern Casquehead Iguanas are of the species Laemanctus longipes. Their common name comes from the crown on the back of their head, and they are bright green with brown stripes running down the length of the body and tail. An adult can reach around 12 - 15cm nose to vent, plus a very long slender tail that can be more than 3 or 4 times the body length (and doesn't drop). They come from the rain forests of Central America so are arboreal requiring plenty of climbing structures in their enclosure, a high humidity, and they like it hot in the basking area. They are diurnal, very active and inquisitive by nature, and can easily be tamed. Hand feeding is possible with care and they will tolerate some handling, but they can be very quick and flighty if spooked.
My adult Eastern Casquehead Iguanas are of the species Laemanctus longipes. Their common name comes from the crown on the back of their head, and they are bright green with brown stripes running down the length of the body and tail. An adult can reach around 12 - 15cm nose to vent, plus a very long slender tail that can be more than 3 or 4 times the body length (and doesn't drop). They come from the rain forests of Central America so are arboreal requiring plenty of climbing structures in their enclosure, a high humidity, and they like it hot in the basking area. They are diurnal, very active and inquisitive by nature, and can easily be tamed. Hand feeding is possible with care and they will tolerate some handling, but they can be very quick and flighty if spooked.
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BLACK NIGHT LEOPARD GECKOS
The Black Night Leopard Gecko is an extreme hypermelanistic leopard gecko that has been line bred for it's full black colouring. Their care requirements are the same as other Leopard Geckos however, as is common in any line bred trait, they are usually slightly smaller than other leo's, and they can be challenging to breed successfully. Responsible and selective outcrossing is needed to produce a strong healthy bloodline whilst also strengthening the colour trait, so this is a long term project that I am currently working on.
The Black Night Leopard Gecko is an extreme hypermelanistic leopard gecko that has been line bred for it's full black colouring. Their care requirements are the same as other Leopard Geckos however, as is common in any line bred trait, they are usually slightly smaller than other leo's, and they can be challenging to breed successfully. Responsible and selective outcrossing is needed to produce a strong healthy bloodline whilst also strengthening the colour trait, so this is a long term project that I am currently working on.
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Recent News (regular updates posted on Instagram and Facebook page)
14/07/22
All our baby Casqueheads hatched 2021 are now sold, but we currently have 2 from 2022 incubating, 10 eggs in total that should be hatching over the summer.
All our baby Casqueheads hatched 2021 are now sold, but we currently have 2 from 2022 incubating, 10 eggs in total that should be hatching over the summer.
19/6/22
First clutch of Casquehead eggs for 2022 were laid last week, 6 in total. All currently incubating, availability details to follow.
First clutch of Casquehead eggs for 2022 were laid last week, 6 in total. All currently incubating, availability details to follow.
04/04/22
Thrilled that our Casqueheads were awarded 'Best Lizard' at the International Herpetological Society Breeders Meet at Doncaster on 03/04/22, a great surprise at the end of a fantastic show.
Thrilled that our Casqueheads were awarded 'Best Lizard' at the International Herpetological Society Breeders Meet at Doncaster on 03/04/22, a great surprise at the end of a fantastic show.
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28/11/21
New arrivals this weekend, a pair of Oman Desert Lacertas, also sometimes known as Jayakar Lizard (Omanosaura jayakari), in the wild only found in the Al Hajar Mountains of Oman that run from Muscat up to the border with the United Arab Emirates, this pair were captive bred.
New arrivals this weekend, a pair of Oman Desert Lacertas, also sometimes known as Jayakar Lizard (Omanosaura jayakari), in the wild only found in the Al Hajar Mountains of Oman that run from Muscat up to the border with the United Arab Emirates, this pair were captive bred.
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Start of show
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16/11/21
Another sell out IHS show at Doncaster last weekend, two clutches of Casqueheads taken to the show and all off to new homes. Last two clutches of 2021 will be ready late November/early December. |
End of show
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7/9/21
We'll be back at the IHS reptile show at Doncaster Racecourse on 19th Sept, hoping to have some of our Casqueheads with us if we feel they are ready, first show since lockdown, can't wait
We'll be back at the IHS reptile show at Doncaster Racecourse on 19th Sept, hoping to have some of our Casqueheads with us if we feel they are ready, first show since lockdown, can't wait
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