Species

Western Netted Dragon

Ctenophorus reticulates
Category: Category 3
Care Sheets:

Genus: Ctenophorus
Twenty-three small to moderate-sized spp. with a row of enlarged scales curving under each eye. Thympanum exposed (except on maculosus). Dorsal spines largely absent; mainly confined (when present) to a nuchal crest and sides of neck. Femoral and preanal pores present mature males have varying amounts of black ventral colouration. Widespread over dry to arid areas. Extremely swift-moving dragons exhibiting a variety of different forms and lifestyles; dorsally depressed rock dragons forage on exposed rock, perch on protruding stones and shelter in crevices; small striped 'military dragons' forage mainly in open sandy spaces between shrubs and spinifex and dive into low vegetation when pursued; round-headed, relatively short-limbed netted and painted dragons perch on low elevated sites and shelter in burrows at bases of shrubs; and long-limbed crested and lozenge-marked dragons perch on fallen timber in semi-arid southern woodlands.

Ctenophorus reticulates
Robust, with round head, very blunt snout, short limbs and tail, small nuchal crest and a total of 30-56 femoral and preanal pores arranged in a straight line along rear edge of thigh. Juv. is olive grey with dark paravertebral spots alternating with bands of small whitish spots. Female loses pale spots and develops a series of elongate dark grey blotches. Adult make is red with black reticulum; deep red when brdg, with reddish flush on chin and throat. Aria to semi-arid regions, particularly on heavy (often stony) soils with open acacia-dominated woodlands and shrub-lands. Basks on low stones and stumps, sheltering in shallow burrows under rocks or logs, and at bases of shrubs.

Necessities:

Vivarium	UVA/UVB Lighting
Day heat glove	Substrate
Water bowl	Thermostat

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