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Ep 144: Draco Flying Dragon with Charles Mcallister

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Ep 144: Draco Flying Dragon

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    The Draco flying dragon is an incredible species that has the ability to shoot through the air from tree to tree. But it has been exceptionally hard to establish in captivity. Today I talk with breeder Charles Mcallister about the start of the captive breeding community.

    Charles Mcallister

    Charles Mcallister is a reptile breeder that guides us through his experiences as he dedicated his efforts solely towards unlocking the mysteries of the enigmatic Draco flying dragon. The images that follow are from Charles’ private breeding collection. Charles currently works with Draco maculatus, sometimes known as the Spotted Flying Dragon. This species is widespread through southeast Asia. Though Dracos have always been highly valued in captive collections they have failed to establish a foothold due to the poor condition imported adults come in. The death rate, added to the common thought that they needed ants or termites to survive, kept any captive establishment at bay. Charles has produced a substantial first generation and is working on the second captive generation. Where wild caught adults are flighty, the captive hatch specimens, while active, are calm and do not show the same fear of humans. It is efforts like this that are encouraging and show that we still are in an era of advancement in our breeding efforts.

    The Draco community is still forming. We are at the beginning stages and we have the pleasure of watching it as it grows. On this podcast I will continue to share advancements and achievements in this exciting effort.


    Eggs of the Dragon

    Draco egg
    Draco hatching
    Draco hatching

    Welcome to the World, Baby Dracos!

    Draco hatchling
    Draco babies

    Growing Up

    Draco juvenile
    Draco juvenile
    Draco juvenile

    Coming of Age

    Draco side view
    Draco adult

    Those Incredible Wings!

    Draco wings
    Draco wings
    Draco wings

    The Mating Dance and the Next Generation

    Draco dewlap
    Draco dewlap
    Draco laying eggs

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