How to Care for a Dragon (Role Playing)

Congratulations! You have found a dragon's egg, but how do you raise a dragon? It may be challenging, but with this article you're sure to succeed!

Please note that this article is written for imaginative play.

Steps

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    Incubate the egg. Put it in a little nest. Don't keep it under a heat lamp all the time. If this dragon were in the wild, its mom would have gone out to get things like food for herself before the eggs hatch. So, if you use a lamp often, only put the nest under the lamp when you would normally use it. Make sure you have a good supply of food before you begin.
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    Wait for it to hatch. Keep an eye on it when it starts to move. Always be there when the dragon hatches, because, like ducks and other birds, newly hatched dragons think that the first thing it sees is its mom. And you would be pretty embarrassed if your dragon thought that your Superman poster was its mom, right? Young dragons are usually VERY hungry.
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    Create a bond after it hatches. Grab a bit of meat or fish. Put the meat at the bottom of your hand, closest to the elbow. If the dragon is hungry, it may:
    • Go around your hand and get it from there.
    • Get scared and won't move.
    • Climb onto your hand to get it.
    • Do this once a day and it should trust you in about a week. You should have a bond, but if you don't, keep feeding it from your hand until you and your dragon are bonded.
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    Train your dragon. Once you have the bond, you can start training it. When you have its attention, flap your arms like a bird. It should do the same. While still flapping, run and jump. It should do the same. Get your hands ready to catch it if it falls. It will probably keep trying. That is how to teach it how to fly.
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    Reward it! When it does something good, like flying well, give it a small dog treat or a little bit of meat or fish. When it does something bad, which dragons rarely do, firmly say no. Never hit a dragon as this is a sign of rejection and the dragon might try to run away.
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    Make it a bed. Build or get a little box. Get some face cloths, then get an oven mitt. Put the face cloths in, then the oven mitt. Your dragon will sleep inside the oven mitt because it feels just like its mother's breath.
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    Monitor the dragon's health. To take temperature, place a thermometer into the armpit (never the mouth) and leave it there until it beeps. If the wingspan is the same as the length, the dragon is growing normally. See a (pretend) vet if any normal body signs change.
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    Monitor what your dragon eats. Most dragons are allergic to chocolate and flowers. But keep in mind, some dragons may have no allergies, and some may have many. Just make sure to not let your dragon eat what they're allergic to, it might result in death. But some healthy foods for all dragons are: Meat, fish, and rice. Different dragons have different preferences. For example, any type of dragon that has something to do with ice loves ice and should be fed ice at least once a day. Fire dragons love peppers, etc.
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    Wounds are a very common thing in dragons. If it’s just a small cut, you should put a bandaid over it. But, if the wound is larger than a quarter of an inch deep, call the (pretend) dragon vet.
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    During the winter, you have to keep your dragon warm (unless they are an ice dragon). Heating pads/A heater can really help, but if you don't have one of those, a blanket is just fine. Stay with them and feed them warm foods.
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    Make toys. Your dragon will love you for it. The toys will help for the next step too!
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    Work on its breath weapon. They take a deep breath. If it has enough chemicals in its lungs, then it can immediately blow out the breath weapon on its targets. The toys will make great practice targets.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    When should I teach my dragon to fly/fight?
    NextGen2k17
    NextGen2k17
    Community Answer
    Whenever you feel like you're ready. Although it really depends on its element; whatever element it controls, train it in that season.
  • Question
    My egg has hatched, but there are two small dragons. Is this normal?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It's rare, but possible!
  • Question
    How can I look after a dragon properly?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It is most important that you feed your dragon on time; dragons don't take well to being hungry. Make certain your dragon has a good, dry place to sleep. Learn about the sleeping preferences of different dragons types. Some dragons prefer beds and nests that are elevated, others are more comfortable in dark, enclosed spaces. Be sure to take your dragon for a 'ride' regularly. they do need frequent exercise.
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Warnings

  • Do not let it be around other animals when older as it could eat them, unless if trained very well not to.
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  • Never ever spray a common dragon with water. If your aim is off, you might hit it in its eye and make it angry (don't ever be near a dragon when it is angry). Check with the vet first for advice.
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  • Never feed your common dragon candy. Some common dragons hate sweet flavors. No one knows why yet. Unless it's peppermint candy, that seems to help their breath weapon.
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  • It is not a good idea to capture wild dragons that are adult-sized. They will most likely react badly, and you run the risk of getting burned to a crisp or getting eaten.
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  • Never start with large dragons, such as a skrill or whispering death. Larger dragons are more aggressive than smaller dragons and you could possibly get eaten or sliced in half.
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Updated: March 14, 2023
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Categories: Role Playing | Fantasy Character Role Playing
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