Congratulations! You found a dragon egg … but how do you breed a dragon? It can be difficult, but with this article you are sure to succeed!
Keep in mind that this article is written for fantasy play
Steps
Step 1. Incubate the egg
Put it in a small nest. Do not keep it under the heat lamp all the time. If the dragon was in its natural environment, the mother would have left it from time to time to go for food or other things before hatching. So, if you use it often, put the nest under the heat lamp only when you would use it normally.
Step 2. Wait for it to hatch
Keep an eye on it when it starts to move. You must always be there when the dragon comes out of the egg because, like ducks and other birds, newborn dragons believe that the first thing they see is their mom. And it would be really embarrassing if your dragon thought your Superman poster is his mother, right?
Step 3. After hatching, bond with your dragon
Take a piece of meat or fish and place it on your hand, near your wrist. If the dragon is hungry it might:
- Go around your hand and take it.
- Get scared and stay still.
- Get on your hand and take it.
- Do this once a day and in a week or so he should start trusting you. At this point you should have a bond but, if not yet, keep feeding it by hand until you and your dragon are bonded.
Step 4. Train your dragon
Once the bond is established, you can begin training him. When you've gotten his attention, shake your arms like a bird's wings. The dragon should imitate you. While continuing to shake your arms, run and jump. The dragon should imitate you. Get ready to catch it, in case it falls. He will probably keep trying. This way you will teach him to fly.
Step 5. Reward him
When he does something good, like flying well, give him a small dog biscuit or a piece of meat or fish. When he does something bad (with dragons it rarely happens), say no firmly. Never hit him - this is a sign of rejection for the dragon and may try to escape.
Step 6. Prepare the bed
Build or get a small box. Get some washcloths and an oven mitt and put them in the box. The dragon will sleep inside the oven mitt because it will remind him of his mother's breath.
Step 7. Get him some toys
Your dragon will love you. And the toys will also be used for the next step!
Step 8. Work on the puff
Dragons breathe deeply. If he has enough chemicals in his lungs, he can use the breath as a weapon on targets. For practice, toys are perfect targets.
Step 9. Check your dragon's health
To measure the fever, put the thermometer in your armpit (never in your mouth) and leave it there until it rings. If the wingspan is equal to the length, the dragon is growing normally. Consult a (fake) veterinarian if you notice any changes in normal body markings.
Advice
- Love your dragon unconditionally.
- Make sure he exercises so he doesn't get too lazy and fat.
- Never swear in his presence; he will repeat them when someone is there.
- Dragons love shiny things and set them on fire.
- If you want a great relationship, try to be there when he hatches - he'll think you're his mom.
- Learn the difference between a common dragon and a special dragon. A common dragon is the traditional one, all on fire, green or red etc. A special dragon is more unique, but its eggs are more difficult to find.
- Make sure he's well trained!
- Make sure he takes regular baths, as dragons can get dirty.
- If you want him to make friends, find other dragons he can play with.
- If the dragon is scared, comfort him with hugs and kisses and other cuddles.
- Watch out. Some breeds (Himalayan, Caribbean, and several fiery varieties) can breathe fire when they sneeze.
- Beginners should avoid the Shuriken dragon. He is very aggressive. But it will still be fine if it has already been tamed and not captured.
- Some breeds suitable for beginners are feathered dragons, moss dragons, and most dragons found in the great plains.
- Unless you intend to participate in exhibitions or have it reproduced, it is useful to sterilize it. This simple operation is done in a similar way to what happens for dogs. Consult your (fake) veterinarian for details.
Warnings
- When he grows up, don't allow him to get close to other animals as he may eat them, unless you have trained him very well not to.
- Do not spray never water on a common dragon. If you miss it, you could hit him in the eye and make him angry (don't get close never to an angry dragon). Ask your (fake) vet for advice.
- Never give candy to your common dragon. Some common dragons hate the sweet taste, although no one has yet figured out why. Unless they're peppermint candies, which seem to enhance their fiery puff.
- It is not a good idea to catch wild dragons when they have reached adulthood. They would most likely react badly and you would run the risk of being charred or eaten.
- Don't start never with a large-sized dragon. Large dragons are more aggressive than small dragons and you risk being devoured or torn apart.
