How BIG can a Dragon
get?
Dragon's can get
very large, to the upwards of over 1500 feet (500 meters).
They can weigh to
upwards of 8 tonnes. This weight is uncommon. The average dragon
is about 750 feet (250 meters) and about 6 tonnes
A baby when it hatches
is usually anywhere from 3-7 feet long, depending on how long it was in
it's egg. Dragons do most of their growing during the first
8 years, feeding constantly during this period. They can ingest as much
as twice their weight in one day, and spend the remainder of their time
sleeping and digesting. They may grow as much as 5 feet in a week, thus
reaching 100 - 300 feet in total length in this period! After this period,
their growth slows down to about 2 feet per month for the next 2-600 years
or so. The juvenile dragons are incredibly intelligent, but do not leave
their parents until they are about 100 years of age. This amount of time
is necessary for the juvenile dragons to recognise their talents and discover
their magical abilities. Despite their great intelligence, these abilities
take time to develop and since dragons can live well over 3000 years, they
can become very powerful indeed!
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