ThickGypsy Dragons

14/11/2024

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Breeding pure locale Rhacodactylus Leachianus

08/08/2024

We all know (or should by now,) that what we feed our captive exotics directly effects their well-being.
We as a hobby focus a lot of energy on husbandry, which is the foundation of ethical keeping and breeding. Nutrition is a key component in this, and often times lacking even within the collection of an advanced keeper. "Chonky" culture and anthropomorphism has not helped this at all, and the false equivalency of "well my animal eats so it must be healthy" is a mindset we have to leave behind.
Over the last 5 years, I've seen an uptick in intergenerational nutrient deficiencies within the hobby due to excessive but poor diets, obesity and artificially accelerated (by "power feeding") growth rates. I'm not sure if I'm just noticing it more, there is an actual increase in instances, or both due to how "easy" getting bearded dragons to breed is. In a lot of cases, the breeder just didn't know any better. I know that people "know" that what they feed their females throughout every life stage directly impacts their offspring (or they should know) and I honestly think that supplements on market today are lacking. In the future, I hope to develop a line of supplements for use on my own animals (selfish I know) with the option for distribution within the hobby. Maybe with some extra free time (hahaha!) I will be able to sit and develop an action plan to realize this goal I have, but for now, mixing several seperate supplements (some even human grade) the Frankenstein gutload we have tweaked over the years and additional supplementation for females that are ovulating will have to do.
Thanks for reading, and I hope this opens up some thoughtful discussion.
Let's do better :)

25/07/2024

It is time for our like, share, and win contest!

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25/02/2024

Little update on what I’ve been working on ♥️🦎

09/12/2023

Two Rhac. Leachianus Nuu Ami with high color developing looking for 🆕 🏠

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One Dragon available also: pm

02/11/2023

Hello my friends!

Please leave me a review on our morph market page: we have joined and would love to be able to move your fb reviews to MM

Excited for things to come!

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26/07/2022

As you may have noticed I have stepped back for a while.
All good changes, I assure you, but different none the less.

There’s been some interesting fluctuations in the breeding market for some time now, then covid happened.
It. Has. Exploded.

Breeders are not doing their research, they are creating dangerous pairings that are not only detrimental to your new potential dragon, but to the care and longevity of this species that is so dear to our hearts.

For my person reasons, I will not be breeding for the next few years. I am happy to recommend you a breeder that has quality healthy reptiles, bred for longevity, not just for flash or a quick buck.

All my love
TGD

We need to do better as a community.

We need to hold each other accountable for sh*tty, unethical choices.

We need to stop pandering to awful breeders because you don't want to "rock the boat" or "cause drama".

We need to call things out.
We need to educate novice keepers and future breeders *why* something is not okay, so that the cycle doesn't continue.

We need to stop accepting and excusing breeders that are breeding for money and notoriety and being completely reckless in doing so.

As breeders, we need to be open to criticism. Especially if multiple experienced people are telling you you're making a mistake.
We need to calm down with the egos and pride.

There's no excuse for breeding subpar animals, and bragging about their shockingly bad offspring.

06/08/2021

Sleepy time

24/06/2021

Adorbs 😍😍

24/06/2021

Newest kids to hatch out ( 1 week old) can anyone guess my favorite? Better yet: tell me yours!

01/05/2021

If you’re bored please go report the page breaded dragon for sale. This person stole my in home pictures and that’s kind of violating thanks y’all: and thank you for telling me (you know who you are 😉)

01/05/2021

No mom, just no: all babies have been spoken for: next clutch should hatch around mid June: will keep you all updated!

23/04/2021

Serious offers only rhac. Leachianus nuu ami 1.1 🅿️Ⓜ️🏡

23/04/2021

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19/04/2021

Available🏡 🅿️Ⓜ️ zero and hypo het zero ph wit

17/04/2021

One of my favorite babies left yesterday enjoy Pamela Fliss and family 🔮🖤

11/04/2021

My dear friend with Hammykin produced by yours truly. I love these two: everyone should be lucky to experience a bond like this.

09/04/2021

Babies are up! Website is updated thickgypsydragons.com

Bearded dragon breeders, pogona vitticeps and pogona barbata