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[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I didn't know this was possible, is the image real?

[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 10 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Yes!

I have scaleless bearded dragon. Naked reptiles are indeed real. Not always healthy, though.

[–] communist@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Scaleless beardies are one of the most detrimental ones however, that one is very unfortunate for the animal

[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 6 points 3 weeks ago

Absolutely! No one should ever go out looking for a scaleless beardie. Ever. I'm a former foster/rescue, and I was offered up one from a breeder who produced one by accident (they retired that pair immediately after). I accepted because I wanted to learn how to care for one in case I'd need the knowledge for future cases.

The amount of time & money I've spent on this idiot to keep him healthy & comfortable is ridiculous.

Love him to bits! But no one should ever get a scaleless beardie.

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Wow that's so intriguing! I can't believe I never heard about it before

If you think about it scales are just keratin, basically hair