Flame Hypo Bearded Dragon Baby
Specs at a glance
About this product
Flame Hypo Bearded Dragon Baby — 283+ sold. In stock at Morphdirect.
This Flame Hypo Bearded Dragon Baby is a vibrant, captive-bred reptile for the intermediate keeper ready for a standout pet. Its intense orange and red hypo-melanistic coloration develops brilliantly with age, and its manageable size makes it an excellent display animal. We added this line to our catalog in summer 2025 and the breeder has proven exceptionally reliable, with consistently positive feedback from our customers. One staff member noted, "Had a customer drive 3 hours to pick this up instead of waiting for shipping. That says something."
Stand-Out Features
- Vivid Hypo-Melanistic Coloration: Displays bright oranges and reds with reduced black pigment, ensuring a clean, fiery appearance that intensifies as it matures.
- Proven Captive-Bred Lineage: Sourced from a reputable breeder with a track record of healthy, well-started babies, minimizing initial health concerns.
- Excellent Feeding Response: These babies are typically eager eaters, readily accepting appropriately sized gut-loaded insects and greens from the start.
- Ideal Project Animal: A fantastic choice for a keeper looking to grow out a high-color specimen, with predictable and impressive development.
- Hardy Constitution: Bred for vigor, this morph is known for being robust and adaptable when provided with correct husbandry.
Technical Data
| Morph | Flame Hypo |
| Stage | Baby / Juvenile |
| Weight (measured) | 5.5 oz |
| Length | Approx. 6-8 inches |
| Sex | Unsexed |
| Diet | Insectivore/Herbivore (small crickets, dubia, greens) |
| Recommended Enclosure | 40-gallon breeder minimum for adult |
| Basking Temp | 95-110°F |
Your Questions Answered
How does the "Flame" color develop?
The "Flame" refers to the bright orange and red pigmentation. This is a hypo-melanistic (reduced black) trait, so the colors appear cleaner and more vibrant. Color typically intensifies with each shed, especially under proper UVB lighting and a nutritious diet.
Is this a good first bearded dragon?
This is an excellent choice for a keeper with some reptile experience who understands basic bearded dragon care (lighting, heating, diet). They are hardy and feed well, but their specific morph care is identical to a standard dragon—requiring a significant setup investment and daily attention.
What does 'Hypo' mean for this dragon?
Hypomelanistic means the dragon produces less black pigment (melanin). This results in clearer nails, cleaner scale patterns, and more vivid underlying colors like orange and red. It is a genetic trait that will be passed to offspring.
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Key attributes
| Age | Baby |
| Species | Live Animal |