Is there a type that's the OPPOSITE of a leatherback?

[Ghoul]

I love the scales on lizards! Are there any morphs that have larger scales? I know with leatherbacks and silkies it's all about getting them smaller, but I haven't been able to find anything on the opposite.

 

[Rankins]

Never heard of a genetic mutation like that before. Doesn't sound like it would be a good thing though.
If you like scales check out the Moloch lizard (aka thorny devil) crazy looking creature. Too bad Australia doesn't allow extremely limited export.

 

[Ghoul]

Oh man. :love10:

 

[AHBD]

Ghoul, you're just referring to a normal scaled dragon....they ARE the original dragons....the leathers + silks are mutations. But, no, like Rankins said, there are no very large scales , but some beardies are spikier than others. Here's one of my normal scaled :
https://www.beardeddragon.org/media/30063/full

Some dragons are spikier than others, but in general they are just like my yellow guy.

And you have to see how the Moloch horridus has a cool way of getting hydrated, check this video and wait for that part.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUsARF-CBcI&t=150s

 

[JessPets]

If you want larger scales, just get a normal scaled one. They have pretty large scales to begin with, at least compared to silkies and leatherbacks.

 

[Rankins]

There are several reptile species that are heavily armored that I would love to have!
Shingleback skinks
Sungazer
Armadillo plated lizard
They all are pretty expensive though. Shingleback skinks sell for $3000-$4000 each. Wish I would have bought some 30 years ago when I could have bought them for $300 each.

 

[Ghoul]

Oh man, I seriously love armadillo lizards.
Also, I currently have a normal - I was just wondering about it!

 

[Rankins]

Yeah, the girdle tailed are awesome!
But too expensive even though I have spent as much on some of my gila monsters.

 

[Ghoul]

Nice!! Have any pics?

Yeah, right now I'm saving up for the upcoming reptile expo near me...though my fiance and I just got a leopard gecko today...pretty much the opposite of scaly. :mrgreen: