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The Bat-Eared Sap Dragon is a whimsical fantasy sculpture of a unique species of fairy dragon. It is an original OOAK (one-of-a-kind) creation sculpted from artist-quality polymer clays and mixed media on a driftwood base. This delightful creature would be a wonderful gift for dragon lovers and biology enthusiasts -- maybe for yourself!

This dragon specimen is pale yellow, with translucent red ears and reddish-brown stripes, facial markings, feet, and underside. He has real deer hair (dyed yellow) in his ears and tasseled tail. Two tiny fangs appear on either side of his little red tongue. The driftwood base is detailed with faux moss on all sides.

The Bat-Eared Sap Dragon is #2 in my Fairy Dragon sculpture series. He is removable from the driftwood base (but is sculpted to be displayed on it). The total size including dragon and base is 9.5" (24 cm) long, 2.5" (6.25 cm) wide, 4.25" (11 cm) tall.

See larger pictures here:
http://www.eirewolfcreations.com/?page=gallery&gallery_id=1&piece_id=116

If you should ever be so fortunate as to see a Bat-Eared Sap Dragon, it will be in a forest in the realm of Faerie. However, you will likely never see one -- not only because it is difficult for humans to enter Faerie, but also because the dragon's enormous hairy ears will alert him that a large potential predator is approaching long before you come near. Were you to somehow catch up with him, he would launch mildly poisonous barbs from his tasseled tail.

Most of the time, this little fairy dragon is happily lapping sap from a tree that he has pierced with his vampiric fangs after he's ripped away a section of bark with his claws.

Now, one might think that the Bat-Eared Sap Dragon is a terrible pest in Faerie, and a particular enemy of dryads. Quite the contrary! For when he bites a tree, he injects a substance that protects the tree from most diseases and parasites. Because of this symbiotic relationship, the Bat-Eared Sap Dragon is sometimes called Dryad's Familiar.

polymer clay, acrylic paint, deer hair, mulberry paper, driftwood, faux moss

This sculpture is an Eirewolf Creations original. Made in a smoke-free studio.

*** This item is not a toy and is not intended for children. ***

*** SHIPPING:

U.S. buyers: Item will be sent via Priority Mail. The shipping estimate for the U.S. reflects the furthest shipping zones (east coast, Hawaii, and Alaska). Buyers on the west coast (near me) might expect to pay considerably less (as little as $5.90 in Sacramento). I will refund the difference if the shipping cost is more than $2.00 less than the estimate. (This shipping difference refund can only be issued if you have a verified account with Paypal. If you don't have an account with Paypal, please send me your zip code for an accurate shipping cost before purchase.) I will pay for insurance myself.

International buyers: Due to customs laws and the natural materials used in this sculpture, it may not be legal to ship to all countries. I will pay for the insurance for Priority Mail International shipments that allow it. Insurance is NOT available to some countries including Israel, Mexico, and many African countries except via Express Mail International, which costs more. In such cases the buyer assumes the risks of breakage or loss unless he/she chooses to pay extra for Express Mail International (and I will pay for insurance). If you want to opt for Express Mail International, please contact me for an exact shipping charge.