Safari Ltd Desert Dragon

SAF10128
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In Stock

Description

Residing only in arid, uninhabited deserts, the Desert Dragon is feared by all who travel the endless scorching sands of the world’s great deserts. Its armored scales and powerful pincers have ensured its survival to the present day.

  • Scientific Name: Draco desertum
  • Characteristics: From a distance, the Desert Dragon might resemble an overgrown scorpion, but the fierce, reclusive creature certainly qualifies as a member of the dragon family. In fact, it has the hardest scales of any dragon, along with one of the most powerful bites.
  • Size and Color: A medium-sized dragon, its bronze color allows it to blend perfectly with the rocks and sand of its home, ensuring an unfortunate surprise for the unwary. The Desert dragon figure measures 6 ½ inches from pincers to tail and stands 3 ¾ inches high, fully the size of a phablet.
  • The Desert Dragon is part of the Dragons collection.
  • All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free.

History

The Desert Dragon appears in the tales of many who have traveled through the great Sahara Desert in Africa. Legends of a “fiend in the sand” or camels being swallowed whole have been passed from generation to generation by those who journey the hot, dry desert sands. History is full of tales of nomad camps disappearing overnight, or entire armies seemingly vanishing in the desert—tales that many think can be attributed to the cunning Desert Dragon. Disastrous treks into the Sahara by Napoleon’s armies and the 20th century German army can also be blamed on the cunning desert dweller.

 

  • Recommended Age: 4+
  • Size in cm: 16.5 L x 10.75 W x 9.5 H
  • Size in inches: 6.5 L x 4.23 W x 3.74 H
  • UPC: 609366101286