Bat Dragon Fanclub - Posting Open!

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Have a bat dragon? Want one? Love them? Welcome to the bat dragon fan club! Chat about the species, share stories, art, or anything bat dragon related! New to the species, and want to learn more? Come here to chat, make friends, and more!

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Species Info
Fanart, Giftlines, and Advertising
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(BDs pictured are Raela(me), Cheshire(me), Macculo(sunshine . plops), and Cory(snowyowl379)

Q. What are they?
A. Bat Dragons are a large mammal with flaps of skin which serve as wings. They have very sloped hindquarters, and are able to walk on all fours using their "thumbs" like front feet. They all have nostrils rather than noses like dogs. Bat Dragon's, however, are unable to stand on only their front legs, but they can balance on them for very short times (while running for example). Bat dragons can walk on their hind legs, although this is a skill which requires practice. Although their origins are hazy, it is believed they are descendants of bats. Bat Dragons range from 3.5 - 5 feet at the shoulder, although some can be as small as 3 feet or as tall as 5.5 feet. There are four breeds of Bat Dragon, each adapted to eating a different kind of prey. They don't get along in the wild, although they generally will in captivity (if brought up with the other species, much like cats and dogs). Bat dragons cannot talk to humans, but can communicate with each other and other animals through barks, grunts, and chirps.

Q. Any general habits they have?
A. All bat dragons are naturally diurnal (active during the day) (bats are nocturnal simply to avoid birds of prey that eat them. Owls still cause problems though~), and they sleep lying down on the ground. Bat dragons do have echolocation and can fly at night, but most prefer daylight. Most bat dragons act like dogs, loyal to their owners and trainable. But like dogs, their personalities can vary, resulting in some more aloof dragons and some more aggressive ones. There are no breed related personalities. Bat dragons tend to be curious, and most will explore new things without hesitation. Bat dragons are also very trusting, but like horses, can spook. Unlike some dogs, if abused, almost any bat dragons will be afraid of humans.

Q. How smart are they exactly?
A. Bat dragons are normally about as smart as a border collie. Very trainable, smart enough to figure out problems, and like dogs, smart enough to ask for help when they need it. Bat dragons have an emotional level equal to that of a human, and can read expressions very well. They can mostly understand human words too, although some BDs might have trouble with certain words. The difference between BDs and people is that bat dragons are fiercely loyal to their owners. Also like people, bat dragons are individuals. They all have unique personalities, and each have BDs they will and won't like. It is important to remember this, since a bat dragon fight can be very dangerous.

Q. What is to be said about breeding?
A. (Breeding is NOT currently available.) Bat dragon breeding season is in spring (April - Early June). To court, male dragons (and the occasional female) will do aerobatic performances to impress their mate of choice. If the other likes the performance, they will take off and join in. Bat Dragons mate for life, and most will never pair again, even if their old mate dies. They will grieve for long periods of time, and may have personality changes after losing a mate.

Bat Dragon Types:

Carnivores:

Thick, pointed teeth
Blunt muzzle, like that of a bull terrier
Thick, short thumbs with sturdy claws, hind feet with claws
Largest Bat Dragon breed (5.2 Feet at shoulder almost all the time, never shorter than 4.5)
Hunt individually, rarely with a pack of omnivores
Feed on large herbivores + herbivorous bat dragons
Stays to own species (unless with pack of omnivores)

Omnivores:

Long, slightly blunt teeth
Long, sturdy muzzle, like that of a wolf
Clawless hind feet, cat-like claws on thumbs
Mid-size (4 - 5 feet at shoulder)
Hunt in packs (groups of 2-5) or individually
Feed on small mammals + fruit
Sometimes travels with carnivores or herbivores

Herbivores:

Rabbit/Beaver like teeth
Long, sturdy muzzle, like that of a wolf
Clawless hind feet, dog like claws on thumbs
Mid-size (4 - 4.5 feet at shoulder)
Travel in herds (groups of 6-20)
Feed on grass + some fruits
Stays to own species

Nectar/Fruit Eater:

Long, delicate, pointed teeth for skewering fruit. Easily broken if used to eat anything but very ripe fruit
Hummingbird-like tongue for eating nectar
Whippet-like muzzle
Clawless hind feet, aye-aye like thumbs, but longer claws
Small (3.5 - 4 feet at shoulder, but can reach 5 feet at shoulder on rare occasions)
Sometimes difficult to ride due to size, often is a companion animal
Travel in flocks (groups of 2-8)
Feed on flowers + overripe fruit
Stays to own species, single members may travel with herbivores

Q. What are they used for?
A. Bat Dragons are used much like horses. They are ridden for work (hunting or lumber) and for pleasure. They can walk and run fairly well on the ground, but their best point is in the air. Bat Dragons can carry their riders very high into the air, and can fly for long periods of time. Smaller breeds like nectar eaters can be used to pull carts or ploughs, as well as give small children rides, although they are normally just kept as companions like dogs.

Q. Wait, they can fly? Wouldn't they be too heavy, being such large mammals and whatnot?
A. It would seem that way at first, but Bat Dragons are advanced. They have hollow bones much like birds. But these bones are strong due to the fact they are covered with naturally occurring calcium deposits. The bones are very hard, and almost unbreakable, but remain lightweight due to the fact that they are hollow. Although Bat Dragons do need some wind and a running start to fly.

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> Gift Lines by OkamiSenshi, featuring their Bat Dragon, Maculo
> Gift Lines by FinalLight, featuring one of their unnamed Bat Dragons
> Gift Lines by Gerbilfuzz
> Nectar Dragon Gift Lines by FinalLight, featuring their Bat Dragon, Alaric
> BD Gift Lines by FinalLight, featuring their bat dragon, Aaron.
> "Sweet Wings, Huh?", gift lines by HannahBug
> Wing-Flapping Animation base by HannahBug

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Unavailable ATM

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Events:
> October 10th, 2012, Bat Dragons were Created
> December 6th, 2012, the Bat Dragons Adoptable Agency was created
> January 10th, 2013, Four Artists were selected for the Bat Dragon team
> Feb 9th, 2013, The Bat Dragon Fanclub was created and Launched
> Febuary 16th, 2013, Three Baby Bat Dragons were put up for adoption
> February 16th, 2013, unique tack was available for purchase

Contests:
None right now~

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Now open for posting!
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To launch the conversation:
What bat dragons do you own, and how did you find BDs?

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I found bat dragons in competitions. I was going to enter but forgot to ever finish it and eventually forgot about them. About a month later I noticed bat dragoons in adoptable oekaki and was like "Hey, I remember those!" Then I went over and adopted my first bat dragon, Melon. Who is based off a king cheetah.

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Cool o3o
I lose a lot of good adoptable that way XD Forget to check back, or never enter the contest. So, what's Melon's personality like? (just trying to start a conversation, not many people posting eue)

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Melon is a nice nectar bat dragon. He is very serious though and does not like or enjoy joking around. He is very wise and clever.
He is 3.5 feet tall.
Here is art that I used in my form to win him:

I will soon be drawing him in the editables when I find the time to do it.
Melon is also Moonpack leader in the Bat Dragons roleplay.
My other bat dragons:
Cachew
Female
Omnivore
Can be a bit forgetful but is very very kind and softhearted.

Pebbles
Female
Carnivore
She is very smart but is not that social and can be found slightly grumpy sometimes.

[HannahBug]

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HannahBug
Types of Bat Dragons Avaialble (what pre-made edits?)
All of them, but there aren't any line edits. Its too small ^^
Oekaki or Download?:
Oekaki
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Here
To make these ^^