Reproduction & Offspring

Scientists have found that dragons can reproduce sexually or asexually depending on environmental conditions.

What happens after mating depends on the social structure of the dragons, but mating consistently happens around the summer solstice, June 21st.

When there is a solitary female or if she is in a small group, after mating the male dragon may choose an adequate shelter for the female to lay her eggs before he leaves.

If the female is part of a hoard, she will migrate with the hoard. The dominant male of the hoard will mate with her and help to provide for their young. There is a communal nest that can hold up to 60 eggs.

Eggs are laid in clutches of 1-6 during the fall equinox (September 21st). They incubate until the spring equinox (March 21st). When they hatch, baby dragons use their egg-tooth to break out of their shell. The female dragon must be ready with fresh food immediately after her babies hatch or they will go after their siblings. 

Young dragons are cared for until they reach 5 years of age. It takes a year for just their scales to harden. As fledglings, their bodies undergo huge changes. Horns may sprout from their head, spikes may appear on their tails,their wings become strong enough to lift them for extended periods, and their special traits will be fully expressed.

If part of a hoard, the young males are forced out of the community when they reach sexual maturity around age 20. Females are ready to mate earlier, and they may or may not stay with their original hoard.