I suppose that it might be. They're cold blooded like any other sort of lizard but once they come of a certain age, they kindle an inner fire to keep themselves warm – before that, they're at the mercy of the elements and whatever beast happens to be raising them...

[ She's been holding the egg up reverently in her hands, turning it so the burnished surface catches the sunlight – but at that, she shoots him a look along with a wry smile. ]

Of course, that's only what's been written. I haven't been quite so lucky as to ask one in person myself.

[ With that, she settles the egg back against her chest, doing her best to add a little of her own body heat just to keep it from catching too much of a chill. ]

Perhaps we could find some way of incubating it for the time being while I do some research? Something this precious should be handled delicately.