Setting Up A Vivarium For Juvenile Mountain Horned Dragons

[@Reptiliatus]

Beautiful animals bro! It's awesome that you are so dedicated to this beautiful agamids!

[@daffysreptiles]

Thank you bro! They’re such an awesome species they deserve awesome setups and to be talked about more often in my opinion!!

[@kaylaroach]

Awesome video! You’re really warming me up to Mountain Horned Dragons 😍

[@daffysreptiles]

Good 😈 the mission is to make everybody love them 😂😂 and thank you!!

[@LushQueenPersonal]

I'm in the middle of building a rocky cavernous, water feature-based vivarium with climbing flora, and was asking myself "what creature would enjoy this?" Well, now I know :) Thanks for the education! These guys are so cute.

[@daffysreptiles]

They would definitely love a setup like that! I’d love to see pictures if it happens!

[@jereksliwinski2789]

Thank you!

[@daffysreptiles]

Thanks for watching!

[@The-Microverse]

Love the setup and the tiki waterfall

[@daffysreptiles]

Thank you!! I think the tiki waterfall looks awesome too!

[@rickcroney1286]

Awesome build, they act just like our Australian Water Dragons. Very docile and inquisitive!

[@daffysreptiles]

Thank you! And it’s awesome you’re keeping Australian water dragons! Definitely a bucketlist species for me. It’s unfortunate they’re not more commonly seen in the hobby!

[@rickcroney1286]

@@daffysreptiles thanks, if we are successful with breeding, I'll let you know. I'm not too far away from you.

[@autumnfernandes9228]

Stunning ❤😍

[@daffysreptiles]

Thank you!

[@gregnikitin8954]

Great video. Love to see them using the fountain

[@daffysreptiles]

Thank you! I agree. One of my favourite things about this species is how much time they spend around water!!

[@A_freaking_idiot__]

@@daffysreptileswhere did you get that fountain?!

[@michaelh4376]

Yes! More Mountain Dragon content. It's unadvisable to house more than a pair together when adults right? Just most other lizards.

[@daffysreptiles]

Yes! And a lot more coming!! Actually from what I heard they do fairly okay in groups. Males can sometimes be territorial but from what I’m hearing from people who have been keeping them longer than I have they generally keep them in groups in grow tents. I think I will probably keep them in trios unless I feel I need to separate them.

[@michaelh4376]

@@daffysreptiles Cool thank you so much. I was thinking about a trio in grow tent lol. The place I work (reptile warehouse) has 23 incubating and more on the way expected in March - May Can't wait!

[@daffysreptiles]

That’s awesome, you’re going to enjoy keeping them!! Also freshly hatched baby dragons are adorable!

[@nz1543]

Great video! Looking to see more species from the same genus

[@daffysreptiles]

Thank you! I’m currently keeping 3 species from the genus and will definitely be putting out more content on them all very soon!

[@newphonewhodis5469]

I want one !😍

[@daffysreptiles]

They’re the best!! 💯

[@mikeyben6144]

Looking forward to their next enclosure upgrade. Nicely done!

[@daffysreptiles]

Thank you!! I’ll be posting a few other mountain horned dragon builds before their upgrade but I’m looking forward to working on it!!

[@CrazyLegsIsTheFlame]

What another beautiful build and easy way to follow. Can not wait for more, because of your step by step videos. I am able to keep more sophisticated animals and keep them happy and healthy. Currently have 2 asian forest scorpions, 1 leopard gecko, now looking to get another reptile like a northern blue tongue skink or a leaf tailed gecko or crested. Keep it up! Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

[@daffysreptiles]

Thank you so much! Super happy to hear that you’re finding my videos useful!! That’s awesome you’re keeping some cool species. I’d like to get some Asian forest scorpions one day! Thank you once again!!

[@CrazyLegsIsTheFlame]

@@daffysreptiles cant wait to see what the build will be like.

[@caseysilva6919]

This set up came out awesome. I cannot wait to see their upgrade 🙂

[@daffysreptiles]

Thank you Casey!! I’ll likely be posting a few other Mountain Horned Dragon builds before their upgrade but it’s coming!!

[@ingeniouspixie]

They're so sweet!! Almost dont look real. Lol That's a surprisingly nice exo terra fountain: thanks for the video!

[@daffysreptiles]

I know I find them very dinosaur looking!! Thank you for watching!!

[@arthurzackaryabrin]

Gosh this turned out so well!!! I would love to see more MHD content!! Like, what species you keep and what the differences are!! I don't find a lot of info on them and you seem to know your stuff!! P.S.: Do you plan on breeding the MHDs in the future? If yes, I would love to see how you go about it!! I find stuff like that super interesting and again, I can't find a lot of info on MHDs

[@daffysreptiles]

Thank you!! And more MHD content on the way! I do hope to breed them in the future and if I do I’ll definitely make some videos on it 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@_invertico_]

Great video Bro, keep up the work

[@daffysreptiles]

Thank you very much!

[@_invertico_]

@@daffysreptiles what reptile would you recommend for a 15 gallon?

[@daffysreptiles]

@@_invertico_ You could do quite a few species with a 15 Gallon! For example a small colony of Stenodactylus or Heteronotia would do great in a 15 Gal. If you’re looking for a larger sized gecko a pictus gecko (Paroedura picta). Another awesome option would be to get a conversion kit and make it an arboreal enclosure. A 15 gallon would become a 12x12x24 and you could do quite a few arboreal species in there!

[@_invertico_]

@@daffysreptiles Nica and can you also add terrestrial species

[@daffysreptiles]

Yea! The first 3 species I mentioned Stenodactylus (sthenodactylus, petrii or doriae), heteronotia binoei & Paroedura pictus are all terrestrial species! And Ofcourse there is many other good options!

[@Sam-qq5ob]

Hey man love your videos. I am from Canada as well and have found it hard to find certain reptiles here. Any advice

[@daffysreptiles]

Hey bro! Where from in Canada? Shoot me a Dm on instagram I can help you find what you’re looking for! Also if you’re in the GTA, Reptile & Plant Expo happening at the international Centre this Sunday May 26!

[@Sam-qq5ob]

I’m from Eastern Ontario, about two hours from Toronto. Sorry, but I don’t have instagram. Am looking for an arboreal reptile that’s not too small but not larger than two feet. My mom hates large reptiles and I’m lucky enough to even get one.

[@Sam-qq5ob]

Sorry I couldn’t make it to the expo

[@Sam-qq5ob]

I have been prepping to get a mountain horned dragon. Maybe even a breeding pair.

[@Sam-qq5ob]

I don’t know what to use for a backdrop, and could use some pointers

[@joechedid1408]

🔥🔥

[@daffysreptiles]

Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏻

[@kimy656]

Well-executed video, nicely done ☺️ I had no idea ExoTerra made water features like that, that's so helpful to know! What did you use for the mister/sprayer on top?

[@daffysreptiles]

Yea they do! Exo Terra makes some awesome products!! For the mister on this vivarium I’m using the mist king system!

[@kimy656]

@@daffysreptiles Awesome, thanks for the info!

[@johnflowers2736]

Great Video on Mountain Horned Dragons. I don't see them in the Pet Trade much anymore. Are they still around in terms of availability? Do I pretty much have to order them on line if I wanted one?

[@daffysreptiles]

Thank you for watching! Yea they are not as common as they used to be. The ones you do find are largely still wild caught and generally don’t do too well acclimating to captivity. A bunch of people here in Canada and in the US have gotten together breeding groups in the last year so hopefully we will be seeing CB babies more frequently soon. Till then your best bet is to ask your local reptile store to keep their eye out for one!

[@CJoefarhat]

Great little tutorial!! So if you don't want to go with the isopods. Then you would just have to maintain their substrate when needed? Also on the waterfall I'm assuming you have to clean that often, due to them defecating and laying in it? Thanks

[@daffysreptiles]

Thank you! That’s right, even with the isopods I still spot clean when I see any poop. Without them I would check more often and completely replace the substrate when needed. And yes! You are right hahaha needs to be taken out and cleaned very often which is why in larger setups I usually for proper paludarium with filtered water or water bowls with bubblers in them that are more easily accessible than this is!

[@ok_iot]

Trying to see if the sub species can be cross bred to help create hybrids?

[@daffysreptiles]

I’m not sure I haven’t heard of anyone doing it!

[@tylerc8871]

I know your in Canada but can anyone give me some guidance in getting a CB mountain horned dragon in the US? Would like to support someone doing it right

[@daffysreptiles]

I’ve spoken to a few people who are getting groups together now for captive breeding them but I’m sorry I don’t believe I know anyone who’s actually breeding them in the US at the moment unfortunately. Hopefully someone sees this and gives you a better answer!

[@tylerc8871]

@@daffysreptiles thank you for the response I’ll keep my eyes open and get deeper into the reptile forums / groups . I’ve been mostly freshwater fish then went to reef tanks and now I’m circling back around to reptiles/amphibians again lol

[@offbrand_bs]

I’d like to know what mister your using

[@daffysreptiles]

This tank is connected to my MistKing!

[@IvLixer]

Didn’t you make another video for these? I can’t find it anywhere

[@daffysreptiles]

I am currently releasing a paludarium build series for another species of Acanthosaura! Acanthosaura capra. Here’s the link to the playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLtUa7XVfE-V5O0opKKw8fqyvyOfxPIuIQ&si=a-YmJhaakIJdo7vB Only part 1&2 are in the playlist right now but very soon the rest of the build will be in there!

[@IvLixer]

@@daffysreptiles thank you!!

[@IsaakLangley-b5h]

Can 2 capra mountain horned lizard live in a 85 gallon tank

[@daffysreptiles]

It would depend on the shape/ type of tank. If you are talking about an aquarium I wouldn’t recommend it as it could be hard to get the right ventilation & air flow for them in that type of setup. They also are arboreal and need lots of climbing space so you would need a vertical more arboreal type of setup than an aquarium! 85 gallons in a vertical setup would be enough space for 2 capras tho!

[@darkrocket1648]

Hi I was wondering what the species name is for the only that grows to 8ish inches and stays small. 🙂

[@daffysreptiles]

The dwarf mountain horned dragons are called Acanthosaura lepidogaster!

[@darkrocket1648]

@@daffysreptiles please could you do a care guide on lepidogaster please

[@jackreynolds246]

What size would you recommend for them? And what type are they? I can find very little information about them online

[@daffysreptiles]

The species in this video is Acanthosaura lepidogaster! Unfortunately not much info on MHD in general online. For this species I would say you could do a trio in a 18x18x36 larger for more. For any of the larger species you need a minimum of 36x18x36. A lot of people use grow tents. And ofcourse bigger is always better!

[@Beauregardreptiles]

When they are fully grown , what size vivarium do they need?

[@daffysreptiles]

For Acanthosaura lepidogaster I think an 18x18x36 can probably house a pair. For any of the larger species an 18x18x36 is considered the minimum for one adult although I think they’ll do better with even more space. As always the bigger the better!

[@Beauregardreptiles]

@@daffysreptiles Thanks. I am currently looking for an arboreal species. Mountain horned dragons might be it. Looking forward to your next videos and round tables!

[@bryancruz3262]

Hey do you breed them? I’m looking to get a captive bred but I can’t find one

[@daffysreptiles]

Growing some lepidogasters out and hopefully I’ll be able to get some babies in the near future but not at the moment! Check out @responsible_reptile they may have some available soon!

[@MSZTCO]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@A_freaking_idiot__]

These are my dream geckos but there setups are way too expensive for me

[@daffysreptiles]

They’re actually not a gecko but a type of agamid! They definitely do need quit the setup but they make incredible pets!