The first still surviving albino bearded dragons have hatched and are thriving at 2 weeks old. There are 4 of them with 8 normal looking siblings. Here are several pictures of them with their siblings.

These pictures have been examined by experts and declared genuine, not altered or tampered with.

These are NOT a product of intentional breeding to get albinos, but occurred naturally from unrelated parents. They are reported to be eating well, growing and healthy. These babies are being exposed to natural sun for an hour a day since it is not known what the contrary effects are that UVB exposure may have on them at this time and are also being supplemented.

These are not the first albinos to hatch. They have been found in the wild by field researchers in Australia, but only deceased babies and no adults. Some, a few years ago, were reported to have hatched in Australia, but none survived, and also some in Nevada, that only lived a few days, never eating.

Please join us in welcoming these long watched for babies and sending good wishes for their continuing to thrive.

By Cheri Smith