Hi, So, like many people in the bearded dragon community, I find silkback dragons to be quite interesting. I have tried to do some research around other forums, but every post i see turns into a battle. I don't want that for this, and I would apologize in advance to the admins if this thread degrades to that. I am wondering if there is any real evidence (scientific, anecdotal or otherwise) that any of you have pertaining to the care of silkback dragons. first, are there any health risks that they face that normal beardies dont, and if so, can these issues be nullified with adjustments to husbandry?
Once again, I do not want this to turn into an opinion or a bashing thread. please DO NOT bring up Dachiu or AV, I am asking specifically about the ability for these animals to be kept in captivity, so I am not concerned with their ability to survive in the wild. and please no comments like "THESE THINGS ARE MONSTERS" unless you can back up with evidence why they should not be kept. so far, I understand their history, but other than that the only real information ive gotten is that they absorb UVB a lot faster and are more susceptible to burns, but I have also heard that this can be a non-issue if lotion is applied twice weekly. Does anyone else have any experience/information about these guys? Also, do not bring up inbreeding unless you are talking about italian leatherbacks as a whole (an argument that i find untennable given the amount of healthy leatherbacks around...although i am open to what you have to say)
also, if this doesnt belong in health, any suggestions as to where it does belong?
Once again, I do not want this to turn into an opinion or a bashing thread. please DO NOT bring up Dachiu or AV, I am asking specifically about the ability for these animals to be kept in captivity, so I am not concerned with their ability to survive in the wild. and please no comments like "THESE THINGS ARE MONSTERS" unless you can back up with evidence why they should not be kept. so far, I understand their history, but other than that the only real information ive gotten is that they absorb UVB a lot faster and are more susceptible to burns, but I have also heard that this can be a non-issue if lotion is applied twice weekly. Does anyone else have any experience/information about these guys? Also, do not bring up inbreeding unless you are talking about italian leatherbacks as a whole (an argument that i find untennable given the amount of healthy leatherbacks around...although i am open to what you have to say)
also, if this doesnt belong in health, any suggestions as to where it does belong?