Reptile · Agamid
Jacky dragon care guide
Amphibolurus muricatus
The jacky dragon is a intermediate-level agamid from SE Australia. Adults reach 30–40 cm and live 8–12 years in captivity. Semi-arboreal; provide branches and a basking perch.
- Enclosure 90 × 45 × 60 cm
- Temp Basking 38–40°C, cool 22°C
- Humidity 40–60%
How much does a jacky dragon cost in Canada?
Jacky dragon quick facts
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Adult size
- 30–40 cm
- Lifespan
- 8–12 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Native range
- SE Australia
- Minimum enclosure
- 90 × 45 × 60 cm (35 × 18 × 24 in, ≈ 64 US gal)
- Housing
- Up to 2 can share; add about 50% more floor space for each extra animal.
- Temperature
- Basking 38–40°C, cool 22°C
- Humidity
- 40–60%
- UVB
- Required
- Diet
- Insectivore – crickets, roaches, occasional greens
- Bioactive style
- Temperate forest
Jacky dragon enclosure & bioactive setup
Give one adult at least 90 × 45 × 60 cm (35 × 18 × 24 inches). Up to 2 can share; add about 50% more floor space for each extra animal. This species suits a temperate forest bioactive build.
- Leaf litter2 cm
- Jurassic ABG Terrarium Mix10 cm
Keep a moisture gradient: drier on top and at the warm end, slightly moist underneath and at the cool end.
Temperature: Basking 38–40°C, cool 22°C. Humidity: 40–60%. UVB: Required.
What does a jacky dragon eat?
Insectivore – crickets, roaches, occasional greens. Adults every 2 days, juveniles daily.
Handling, temperament & health
Calm once settled; brief handling.
Health watch: Metabolic bone disease and stress.
Cleaning & maintenance schedule
Daily
- Check temperatures and refresh water.
Weekly
- Lightly moisten the cool end and lower soil.
- Spot-clean waste.
Monthly
- Top up leaf litter; check hides and branches are stable.
Yearly
- Partially refresh soil in high-traffic areas.
- Replace UVB bulbs (if used).
Recommended for a jacky dragon bioactive
Quantities are for one minimum-size enclosure (90 × 45 × 60 cm).
Jurassic ABG Terrarium Mix
Bioactive soil layer, 10 cm
Coco Husk Chips - Dried Loose Pack
Optional top layer (coco husk chips)
Red Oak Leaves 15/Pack
Leaf litter – food and cover for the clean-up crew
Cork Bark Flats
A hide in each temperature zone
Cork Branches
Many colubrids climb more than people expect
Jacky dragon FAQ
Is the jacky dragon good for beginners?
The jacky dragon is best for keepers with some experience (intermediate). Calm once settled; brief handling.
What size enclosure does a jacky dragon need?
At least 90 × 45 × 60 cm (about 35 × 18 × 24 inches, roughly 64 US gallons) for one adult. Up to 2 can share; add about 50% more floor space for each extra animal.
How much does a jacky dragon cost in Canada?
Typically $300–700 CAD to buy, about $650–1200 CAD for a complete bioactive enclosure, and $250–400 CAD a year to keep.
What temperature and humidity does a jacky dragon need?
Temperature: Basking 38–40°C, cool 22°C. Humidity: 40–60%.
What does a jacky dragon eat?
Insectivore – crickets, roaches, occasional greens. Adults every 2 days, juveniles daily.
Similar species
This care sheet is general guidance from One Bioactive, not veterinary advice. Needs vary with age, locality and individual animals – confirm with your breeder and an exotics vet. Prices are typical Canadian ranges in CAD and change over time.