{"product_id":"mountain-horned-dragon-acanthosaura-capra","title":"Mountain Horned Dragon (Acanthosaura capra)","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"31\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"29\" data-start=\"3\"\u003eMountain Horned Dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"33\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"53\" data-start=\"33\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acanthosaura capra\u003cbr data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"72\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"91\" data-start=\"75\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mountain Horned Dragon, Horned Agamid, Pricklenape Lizard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-end=\"156\" data-start=\"153\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"184\" data-start=\"158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"182\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"312\" data-start=\"185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"194\" data-start=\"185\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 12 to 14 inches (30 to 36 cm) in total length, with a slender body and a long expressive tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"784\" data-start=\"314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"329\" data-start=\"314\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mountain Horned Dragons are visually striking lizards with a triangular head, a series of spines along the nape and back, and a prominent row of horn-like scales above the eyes. Their coloration ranges from earthy browns to greens, often mottled or barred, with subtle orange or blue highlights. Their textured scales and spiny silhouette provide excellent camouflage in forest environments. Males may display brighter colours and more pronounced spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"903\" data-start=\"786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"786\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and parts of southern China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"905\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"905\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e These dragons inhabit cool, humid, forested mountains and foothills. They are typically found perched quietly on branches, logs, or vines above streams and forest floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1469\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mountain Horned Dragons are diurnal, arboreal, and generally calm. They prefer to perch motionless, relying on camouflage rather than speed. They feed primarily on insects and other invertebrates. When threatened, they may puff their body, gape, or darken their colour, but they rarely show aggression. They tolerate cooler temperatures than many tropical lizards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1471\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1496\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1818\" data-start=\"1499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1499\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a tall, forest-style enclosure at least \u003cstrong data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1562\"\u003e36 × 18 × 36 inches (90 × 45 × 90 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e for an adult. Include numerous climbing branches, vines, cork pieces, and dense foliage to create shaded, layered perches. This species thrives in naturalistic, humid setups with visual barriers and gentle airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"1820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1849\" data-start=\"1820\"\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1849\"\u003eBasking area: 85 to 90°F (29 to 32°C)\u003cbr data-end=\"1892\" data-start=\"1889\"\u003eAmbient daytime temperature: 72 to 80°F (22 to 27°C)\u003cbr data-end=\"1947\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003eNight temperatures: 65 to 72°F (18 to 22°C)\u003cbr data-end=\"1993\" data-start=\"1990\"\u003eHumidity should remain high, between 70 and 90 percent, with daily misting and dense plant cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2272\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2105\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide full-spectrum lighting with moderate UVB (5 to 7 percent). Their preferred lighting is bright but filtered, similar to light conditions under a forest canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2543\" data-start=\"2274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2283\" data-start=\"2274\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer a varied insectivorous diet including crickets, roaches, black soldier fly larvae, silkworms, hornworms, snails, and occasional small fish or pinkies (rarely and not necessary for regular feeding). Supplement with calcium often and multivitamins weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2845\" data-start=\"2545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2572\" data-start=\"2545\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mountain Horned Dragons are gentle, calm display reptiles. They do well in quiet environments with minimal handling. When content, they perch confidently, display subtle colour shifts, and hunt insects actively. Poor humidity or overheated enclosures quickly cause stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3200\" data-start=\"2847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2874\" data-start=\"2847\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2877\" data-start=\"2874\"\u003e• This species prefers cooler temperatures than many arboreal lizards.\u003cbr data-end=\"2950\" data-start=\"2947\"\u003e• High humidity and abundant foliage are essential.\u003cbr data-end=\"3004\" data-start=\"3001\"\u003e• Handling should be minimal—stress can weaken the immune system.\u003cbr data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3069\"\u003e• Provide multiple perches at varying heights for thermoregulation.\u003cbr data-end=\"3142\" data-start=\"3139\"\u003e• Ensure drainage or airflow to prevent stagnant moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-end=\"3205\" data-start=\"3202\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3230\" data-start=\"3207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3228\" data-start=\"3211\"\u003eTaxonomy Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3461\" data-start=\"3231\"\u003eMountain Horned Dragons belong to the genus \u003cstrong data-end=\"3291\" data-start=\"3275\"\u003eAcanthosaura\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for their distinctive head spines, dorsal crests, and cool-climate forest adaptations. \u003cem data-end=\"3406\" data-start=\"3386\"\u003eAcanthosaura capra\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most commonly kept species in the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-end=\"3466\" data-start=\"3463\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3491\" data-start=\"3468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3489\" data-start=\"3472\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3721\" data-start=\"3492\"\u003eNo recognized morphs exist for this species. 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