Central Bearded Dragon

==Summary==
Central bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps) are small reptiles, native to the Australian Outback. They are omnivorous, and commonly kept as pets worldwide. Central bearded dragons, while seeming and being largely harmless, have some surprising capabilities that shouldn’t be overlooked, such as Small Size (Type 0) and Poison Manipulation.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , higher via piercing damage
Name: Central Bearded Dragon, Pogona vitticeps, Inland Bearded Dragon, Beardie
Origin: The Real World
Gender: Can be either male or female
Age: Varies, maximum recorded lifespan in captivity is 18 years
Classification: Animal, Vertebrate, Reptile, Lizard, Bearded Dragon
Powers and Abilities: Small Size (Type 0), Natural Weaponry (Claws, teeth and tail), Poison Manipulation (Via venom)
Attack Potency: Below Average Human level (Usually preys upon crickets and worms), higher via piercing damage (Bite is medically insignificant to humans but poses a risk of infection)
Speed: Peak Human (Central bearded dragons can go up to 25 mph, or 11.176 m/s)
Lifting Strength: Below Average Human
Striking Strength: Below Average Human level
Durability: Below Average Human level (Relatively hardy for their size, can survive drops of several feet)
Stamina: Below Average to Average (Depending on temperature, bearded dragons will become more active. The colder the temperature, the more lethargic they will get)
Range: Below Standard Melee Range
Standard Equipment:
*Claws: Central bearded dragons are armed with claws, which are capable of scratching other bearded dragons, as well as potential predators. They are also used for digging.
*Spikes: When threatened, a central bearded dragon will puff out its spikes, which are capable of causing minor pain to an assailant.
*Teeth: When threatened, some central bearded dragons will bite. Their bite is capable of breaking human skin and causing swelling, as well as profuse bleeding. If not cleaned properly, this wound poses a risk of infection.
Intelligence: Animalistic, but can be trained to perform tricks, and can learn from members of the same species.
Weaknesses:
*Central bearded dragons are particularly susceptible to low temperatures, as they’re cold-blooded animals.
*They require temperatures of 80 - 93 degrees Fahrenheit to stay healthy.
*Bearded dragons are mostly harmless to anything human-sized, and can only cause minor damage to them.
*Bearded dragons tend to be docile, rather than aggressive.
*Bearded dragons are especially vulnerable as juveniles, and extremely susceptible to predation during that time.
*Bearded dragons are susceptible to a variety of health conditions, such as metabolic bone disease, agamid adenovirus, tail rot, and mites.
Feats:
*Can survive drops of several feet.
*Bites can cause swelling and profuse bleeding in humans.
*Intelligent enough to learn tricks, one of the most intelligent extant reptiles.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
*Thrashing: When picked up, some central bearded dragons may thrash around, making it harder to hold them.
*Biting: When threatened, some central bearded dragons will bite. Their bite is capable of breaking human skin, causing swelling, as well as profuse bleeding. If not cleaned properly, this wound poses a risk of infection.
*Venom: When biting prey, central bearded dragons are able to secrete a mild venom in order to make their prey easier to capture. However, this venom is medically insignificant to humans as well as to a central bearded dragon’s natural predators.
*Puffing Up: When threatened, a central bearded dragon may puff out its spikes and beard, making it more difficult to attack, seem bigger, and able to cause minor pain to an assailant.
==Gallery==
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==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Rat (The Real World) Rat's Profile (Fight took place in a small terrarium the Bearded Dragon was a fully grown bloodlusted adult and the Rat wasn’t carrying any diseases)
Anomalocaris (The Real World) Anomalocaris' profile (The battle took place on a park with a 1.8 meter deep lake in it, both were bloodlusted and the largest possible bearded lizard size was used)
Dodo (The Real World) Dodo's Profile (Battle took place in the Australian outback, the largest possible beardie was used and the smallest possible dodo was used)
Losses:
Inconclusive:
Category:Real World
Category:Animals
Category:Bodily Weaponry Users
Category:Claw Users
Category:Dragons
Category:Lizards
Category:Pets
Category:Poison Users
Category:Reptiles
Category:Small Sized Characters
Category:Characters