rankins beardies

[mahal kita]

hi everyone, i am owner of 4 bearded dragons and one is a rankin. never heard of that . but i moved her out of the big tank and put her by herself i was afraid they would pick on her. so if anyone can help with some info on that breed i would really appreciate it

 

[Germ]

Rankins (Pogona henrylawsoni) require the same basic care that Pogona Viticeps do. But yes, it is a very good thing that you have separated it from the rest. Never house BDs of different sizes together.



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[mahal kita]

What size tank should Rankins dragons be housed in?

 

[Germ]

A good rule of thumb to go by to judge the minimum sized tank needed is, that the enclosure be at least twice as long & as deep as the BD is long, nose to tip of tail. Any enclosure should be 18"-24" tall to accommodate the lighting & safe distances. Personally I would stick with a 40 Gal Breeder tank 36"L x 18"H x 18"D or equivalent.

 

[cristal0593]

I was thinking that but than I got a hold of a 30 breeder and a 40 breeder. But I need to start separating the other bd in their own tanks. For safety reason and for them to have more room for themselves. But thanks for following me and answering my questions. That is really cool of u. One more question I have been noticing my bigger bd have been laying like frogs. Just laying belly down and arms and legs like frogs. They r eating popping. They r only about 4 months

 

[Germ]

If by "like frogs" you mean straight back, that is quite normal, the term for when they are laying on their tummy, legs straight back is commonly called "Sexy Legs" . The 30 Gal Breeder would likely house the rankin quite comfortably.

 

[timbalan]

Ha. Sexy legs huh. Thats nice to know tho. Mine does it all the time

 

[luke.bowthorpe]

Not heard of that one before ( sexy legs ) mine does that and full relax mode with both front and back legs pointing backwards.

 

[Josh]

We need some photos of these "Sexy legs"

 

[timbalan]

This was when i first got him

 

[luke.bowthorpe]

Rheagal with his sexy legs front and back.