What substrate is best for Chinese water dragon?
The substrate used in the green water dragon habitat should be one that will encourage the high humidity levels that these lizards prefer. Reptile (orchid) bark, cypress mulch, or any number of coconut husk products are ideal choices.
How do I keep the humidity up in my Chinese water dragon tank?
You may use something simple, such as an air-stone bubbler placed in the water, or create an impressive waterfall using an aquarium powerhead. Live plants and substrates that hold moisture also help increase cage humidity, as does misting the cage once or twice a day with a spray bottle.
Are Chinese water dragons affectionate?
Chinese water dragons are popular as pets due to their friendly personalities. You will surely be impressed by these pretty lizards as they are more than display pets. They can be affectionate and become attached to you. Chinese water dragons are friendly with humans, but are happier when kept alone in the tank.
What kind of substrate does a Chinese water dragon need?
Chinese water dragons require high humidity levels and loose substrate helps keep them high and allows digging. Please note, that all loose substrates pose a risk of impaction. This is when a Chinese water dragon swallows some substrate and it causes an obstruction. Always present the food in a food dish to avoid substrate ingestion.
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 kind of mulch to use for Chinese water dragons?
Cypress mulch, along with topsoil, will help hold humidity and will be naturalistic. You can mix 50% cypress mulch and 50% topsoil. Reptile carpet is not the best substrate for Chinese water dragons, as it doesn’t allow digging or keeping humidity high in the tank.
Can a green iguana care for a Chinese water dragon?
As with most reptiles, caring for a Water Dragon is a SERIOUS commitment, so the decision to get one should be considered carefully. Both their fore and hind legs are armed with sharp claws, something to consider when handling them. As with green iguanas, Chinese Water Dragons will dive into the water when they feel threatened.
What kind of substrate do you need for a water dragon?
Coco coir, also called Eco earth or coconut fiber, often comes compressed in blocks. You will have to add water to coco fiber to make it expand. You will need around 3-5 inches of substrate. Make sure it slightly moist, but not damp. Change the substrate fully once a month and collect poop as soon as you see it (if it didn’t poop in water).
Cypress mulch, along with topsoil, will help hold humidity and will be naturalistic. You can mix 50% cypress mulch and 50% topsoil. Reptile carpet is not the best substrate for Chinese water dragons, as it doesn’t allow digging or keeping humidity high in the tank.
What should I Feed my Chinese water dragon?
The best thing to do is to feed outside the tank if the bottom is covered with loose substrate only. However, some loose substrates are much worse than others, and can cause both impaction and injury/scratches to intestines. Using plain topsoil without any additives is a good option for Chinese water dragons.
How big does a Chinese water dragon enclosure need to be?
An adult Chinese water dragon should live in a terrarium that is at least 55 gallons. The enclosure should have a tightly fitting screened lid so your pet cannot escape. A young Chinese water dragon that is less than 6 inches in size can be overwhelmed by traditional bedding. Instead, you can use reptile carpet for these younger animals.
Can Chinese water dragons drop their tails?
Water dragons utilize tail autotomy, a defense mechanism that utilizes tail loss. Therefore the tail can fall off when grasped sometimes when very little pressure applied. The tail will regrow as a cartilaginous rod.
