Is Caraxes a Female Dragon?
Caraxes, also known as the Blood Wyrm, is a male dragon who lived during the height of the Targaryen rule in Westeros, but it is mentioned in some texts that during the Battle above the God’s Eye, Caraxes is referred to with female pronouns, indicating a possible gender change, which is a common thing among dragons. The dragon’s gender change is noted in a passage describing the battle, where it is stated that “The Blood Wyrm’s jaws closed about Vhagar’s neck, her teeth sinking deep into the flesh of the larger dragon“, suggesting that Caraxes may have undergone a gender shift at some point.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Did Caraxes change gender? Yes, Caraxes is a male dragon but during the Battle above the God’s Eye he changes sex — a common thing among dragons.
- Why is Caraxes dragon different? Caraxes is unique and different from the others due to his serpent-like neck, and he also has a deformed body with an unusually long neck and wings on his hind legs.
- Is Caraxes a different breed of dragon? The showrunners have said there are 3 breeds of dragon, and Caraxes seems to be the Wormy type.
Origin and Appearance
- What are Caraxes Blood Dragon Origins? Caraxes was a menacing and battle-hungry dragon ridden by Prince Daemon Targaryen.
- Is Caraxes dragon deformed? Yes, Caraxes is a slightly deformed dragon with an unusually long neck and wings on his hind legs.
- Why does Caraxes look like a snake? The visual design of Caraxes is inspired by a loong (Chinese dragon), which is usually depicted as a wingless serpent with four legs.
Abilities and Strength
- Who is stronger Caraxes or Vhagar? Caraxes was only about half the size of Vhagar but was ferocious and tore open Vhagar’s throat before dying.
- Can Caraxes roar? No, Caraxes has a deviated septum and is the reason for his sparse roar.
- Do Vhagar and Caraxes fight? Yes, Caraxes takes a lot of damage but ultimately ends up defeating Vhagar, who is old and slow despite her size and battle experience.
Battles and Riders
- How did Caraxes beat Vhagar? Caraxes locked his teeth onto the larger dragon’s throat and tore it out while in freefall.
- Who can defeat Caraxes? Sunfyre, Meleys, Vermithor, and Silverwing could potentially defeat Caraxes.
- Why does Caraxes have leg wings? Caraxes has wing membranes on his hind legs that allow him increased maneuverability and stability in the air.
Dragon Characteristics
- Why do caraxes have long necks? Having a longer, thinner body makes Caraxes harder to grab onto in a fight, and his long neck means he could reach around another dragon and bite at its wings or neck.
- Is Caraxes the deadliest dragon? Had Caraxes lived, he would have been the most powerful dragon alive by far and could easily have lived for many decades or even a century or two.
Additional Questions
- What happens to Caraxes dragon? Caraxes dies after defeating Vhagar in a fierce battle, and his death is a significant event in the Dance of the Dragons.