Can a water dragon play dead?
Yes they do, way higher. I have owned many reptiles, not just a bearded dragon (I’ve owned a few chameleons, a few bearded dragons and some other reptiles, and it just so happened that that one bearded dragon died to a disease), so I’m experienced with reptiles.
How can you tell if a Chinese water dragon has mouth rot?
Signs of mouth rot are cheesy secretion (pus) around the mouth, red gums, swelling, painful reaction to the touch. Most often, Chinese water dragons get stomatitis when rubbing their snout against the walls or glass. This results in open wounds where bacteria find their way through. Weakened immune system can also lead to mouth rot.
How long does a Chinese water dragon stay under water?
To do this, you can take turns feeding or take them out and feed in a separate spot. Chinese water dragons are good swimmers and can hold their breath underwater for around half an hour. Sometimes, Chinese water dragons decide to soak and even sit under water for this long, closing their eyes or even laying with their nose perking out.
Why does my Chinese water dragon close its eyes?
If you are using loose substrate in the tank, it might get in your Chinese water dragon’s eyes. It can make your dragon close its eyes, but eyes can also get infected. Loose substrate, especially coco coir, mulch or soil, can cause this when sticking to your dragon.
Why do Chinese water dragons Bang on walls?
Most Chinese water dragons tend to bang their snout against the glass or even solid walls. That’s because they don’t seem to understand the concept of glass, or cannot see barriers. They can also run into the wall when scared, and hit it with their snout.
How tall does a Chinese water dragon get?
Caring for Chinese water dragons is not all that difficult but their needs are very specific (as are most reptile species’). They are arboreal lizards, meaning they climb and like to be up high. An ideal enclosure for one or more adult dragons would measure 6 feet tall, 3 to 4 feet deep and 4 to 6 feet long.
What does it mean when a Chinese water dragon is not well?
It can help create a bond, build trust and even understand when your pet dragon is not well. In this post, you will find a list of various Chinese water dragon behavior types, such as arm waving, digging, head bobbing, submerging, keeping an eye open, and what they mean.
What to do if your chinese water dragon has mouth rot?
Weakened immune system can also lead to mouth rot. If your Chinese water dragon has mouth rot, start washing its mouth with diluted Betadine (1:100 – mild brown solution) or scrub and applying antibiotic ointment (without any painkiller) once a day until the infection has cleared.
Do you know the sex of Your Water Dragon?
Know the sex of your water dragons before placing multiple individuals in an enclosure together. More than one male may result in battles. Stores that sell reptiles often carry Chinese water dragons, also known as the green water dragon or Asian water dragon.
