Fiji Banded Iguanas (Brachylophus fasciatus)

Tyrone has been breeding these since 2004 when he acquired them. We have four different bloodlines at the moment and that will grow as the years go by. Fiji iguanas are without a doubt the most intriguing lizard we have worked with. Nothing beats a male in breeding condition. Their colors are so commanding that one cant help but stare at the striking contrast of the different shades.

Iguanas (Iguana iguana)

We have three different blood lines. Our breeders are kept in outdoor aviaries. They have constant access to Durbans warm weather and spend their days basking in the hot sun. Their aviaries are planted and natural so they feel secure and comfortable.

Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps)

'The ultimate pet lizard', 'the new cat and dog of the world'. These are some of the terms used to describe beardies. Beardies have been bred to exhibit different colors so basically you have a medium sized lizard with color that is unusual looking and is inquisitive. The color morphs available at dragonfire will make any rainbow look dull.

Spiny Tailed Monitors/Ackie’s (Varanus acanthurus)

A Komodo Dragon packed into the size of a Bearded Dragon. An excellent starter monitor! These animals are fascinating. They are small monitors with big personality. Ackies are either hunting for food, basking under their hotspot or making themselves comfortable for bed. They do well when kept in small colonies.

Uromastyx (Uromastyx acanthinurus)

Captive bred Uros make wonderful pets. They have been described as cool, calm and collected. I think captive bred animals are actually inquisitive. The Uros we breed have fantastic coloration. They exhibit shades of yellow and orange through out their bodies.

Eyed lizard or Jewel Lacerta (Lacerta lepida)

A medium size lizard with a pre–historic looking head and colourful body! They are easy to care for and tolerate much lower temperatures than most other reptiles. As their name implies they have fantastic jewel like coloration, almost like an emerald stone.

Brown Basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus)

These make great display animals for any vivarium. They are very prehistoric looking and always command added interest from willing spectators. They are also called “jesus christ lizards” because of their ability to walk on water when frightened.

These lizards grow to about 30cm. they are excellent beginner animals and are very undemanding. They are not complicated to keep and don’t need as much in the way of caging and maintenance. We are working with many different color and pattern morphs. Definitely a great animal for beginners.

African Fat-Tail Gecko (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus)

African Fat Tailed Gecko’s are a relative of the Leopard Gecko. They do however come from the more humid regions from Africa. Care for these gecko’s are similar to that of the Leopard Gecko, with added Humidity. An African Fat Tailed Gecko with their jet black eyes and different shades of brown, orange and white is a sight to behold. They come in striped, banded and albino variants. They tend to be a bit shy and placid.

Knob Tail Geckos (Underwoodisaurus milii)

Knob Tail Geckos / Australian Barking geckos. These Knob Tail Gecko’s are very interesting. They originate from Southern Australia and are a medium size gecko. The tail on these gecko’s are rather unique, therefore the name Knob Tail Gecko. They are not suitable as a beginner gecko.

Corn Snakes (Elaphae guttata guttata)

The best snake for a beginner! We keep a variety of different color and pattern morphs to satisfy everyone’s taste. These snakes are undemanding and easy to breed. Breeding for new morphs is like opening up a lucky packet when the eggs start hatching. You just don’t know what is coming out.

Black Rat Snakes (Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta)

Also a nice beginner snake. These animals grow to almost two meters in length. They are available in their natural jet black form or an albino variation. We have three albino variants here at Dragonfire.

Bubble Gum Rat Snakes

This is a hybrid animal. It has all the characteristics of black rat snakes, but the coloration is more intense and in some cases unusual. A very beautiful rat snake.

Honduran Milksnakes (L t honduriensis)

Lampropeltis triangulum honduriensis, Honduran milksnakes can grow to five feet long. Most grow out to four feet though. They are very striking animals with deep red and black bands. Many different color and pattern morphs now exist and we have most of those morphs in our collection. They are very easy going when adult and make good pets.

Pueblan Milksnakes (L t campbelli)

Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli. As with the Hondurans, pueblans are now being bred out into different color morphs. We have several color morphs available. They are not big animals growing to about two and a half feet long. A good beginner animal and very hardy.

Banana Cal Kings (Lampropeltis getulus californiae)

Another variant of the California King Snake. This animal is popular because of its intense yellow and peppered brown spots. A beautiful high contrast animal.

Jungle Kingsnakes

This is another hybrid animal. They look much like Albino California Kingsnakes but most have deep red saddles or red flecks throughout their bodies.

Huachuca Mountain Kingsnake (L p woodini)

Lampropeltis pyromelana woodini. As with any kingsnake there is not much more to say than colour burst!

Grey Banded Kingsnake (Lampropeltis alterna)

Lampropeltis mexicana alterna. One of the most commonly kept king snakes today. Once again the lovely coloration is surely one of the reasons why this snake is so popular in the pet trade. We are working with albino animals as well.

Ruthvens Kingsnake (Lampropeltis ruthveni)

Ruthvens are easy to keep kingsnakes. We are working with albino and normal specimens.

Coral Cobra (Aspidelaps lubricus lubricus)

A Dragonfire favourite. We are currently working on different color morphs. They are a small cobra that grows to about two feet long. A very beautiful animal with red/orange and black bands. This animal is venomous.

Namib Coral Cobra (Aspidelaps lubricus infiscatus)

These animals are dark brown to black in coloration. They are extremely aggressive animals that never forgive their captor. Seemingly always in a bad mood they grow to about two feet in length. This animal is venomous.

Horned Adder (Bitis caudalis)

This small adder species has 2 very distinct “horns” above each eye. Horned adders come in a variety of different color patterns. Horned adders don’t grow large at all and make good captive animals. Small adders are becoming a lot more popular because of there size they are easy to keep.

Many Horned Adder (Bitis cornuta)

The many horned adder is similar to the Horned Adder, but has up to four “horns” above the eyes. Small adders are easily kept and make wonderful display animals in the right environment.

Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus)

The biggest snake of them all. The size of these snakes does not make them suitable for beginners or children. Apart from their size, these are beautiful snakes and highly intelligent. We have tiger retics, super tiger retics, albino retics and super dwarf retics here at Dragonfire. Super dwarf retics don’t grow large. We have ten year old specimens that are between 1,5meters and 2 meters.

Ball Python (Python regius)

The Ball Python’s popularity has grown in leaps and bounds in the past few years, becoming the “New Corn Snake” of the reptile world. Ball pythons do not grow very large and new colour morphs are entering this world daily! They make excellent pets as they are very docile. We are working with different color and pattern morphs here at Dragonfire.

Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis)

The green tree python is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful snakes in the world. They do require a lot more attention than most other snakes, but the extra effort will be worth the “majestic beauty” these animals bring to your collection. We have different locality specimens that we are breeding.

Kenyan Sand Boa (Eryx colubrinus loveredgei)

The Kenyan Sand boa is a small burrowing species. They rarely exceed 60cm and males often stay a lot smaller. They do not require a large enclosure, and will be hiding in their substrate most of the time. We keep our Sand boa’s on wood shavings which are easy to keep clean.

Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor constrictor)

Boa’s have always been a popular choice for people starting with big snakes. These snakes can grow to a size of around six feet. They are easy to care for and do not need a huge enclosure. Color morphs add that extra appeal for those interested in Boa’s. We are working with albinos, salmons, anerythristics and super salmons.

 

 

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