Why is my water dragon acting weird?
There may be times when your dragon shows unusual behavior even when it is perfectly healthy and normal. If this is not the case, your dragon may be too full and does not want to eat further. Chinese water dragons also get bored very easily and stop eating their favorite snacks when you don’t offer them much variety.
Are Chinese water dragons active?
They are pretty active in their environment and like to climb on rocks, up trees, on branches, or in plants. They are also good swimmers and are happy when there is water in their enclosure as well. Chinese water dragons are social animals. They tend to thrive in captivity when in pairs or groups.
What does it mean when your Chinese water dragon opens his mouth?
If your Chinese water dragon keeps its mouth open a lot in a basking area, it could mean that it’d hot and trying to cool down. Opening the mouth helps release excess heat faster. These signs would mean an advanced infection, so please take your Chinese water dragon to a vet immediately.
What kind of behavior does a Chinese water dragon show?
In groups of Chinese water dragons, there will be a dragon that shows dominance, hence displaying these behaviors. This can be a male displaying dominance in front of females, or even a female displaying dominance in front of other females and a male. This is especially true if there’s a size difference.
What’s the life span of a Chinese water dragon?
The average Chinese water dragon lifespan is 10 to 15 years if healthy. They can live a bit longer than that with good care, but it’s definitely less common. Many factors affect the life expectancy of Chinese water dragons.
What should I do if I have a Chinese water dragon?
As mentioned above, Chinese water dragons love to swim. Providing a small pool (or large water bowl) inside your dragon’s enclosure will ensure that it is able to take care of its physical and mental needs.
How can I tell if my Chinese water dragon has mouth rot?
This behavior commonly causes rub sores that can lead to full mouth rot. Signs that your Chinese water dragon may have mouth rot are swelling around the mouth, open ulcers at the mouth or nose, and white curd-like secretions around the mouth. As soon as you notice any of these symptoms you should see your reptile vet immediately.
Is the Chinese water dragon a good pet?
The Chinese water dragon is one of our favorite reptiles, hands down. These creatures are beautiful, friendly, and a lot of fun to own! But due to their popularity, there are many new owners who are underprepared and unable to provide their pets with proper care.
Why is my Chinese water dragon not eating?
In general, a Chinese water dragon might be not eating if tank temperatures are too low or high, humidity is too low, when it’s impacted, is suffering from stress or illness, is a picky eater and more. If your Chinese water dragon is not eating, it could be caused by low cage temperatures.
What kind of heat does a Chinese water dragon need?
Like all reptiles, Chinese water dragons are ectothermus and must have a warm habitat in order to maintain their body temperature. They also need moist, humid air. During the day, use a heat bulb to warm one side of the terrarium to 90 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 35 Celsius).
How big of a terrarium do you need for a Chinese water dragon?
They also need a warm, humid environment in order to thrive. An adult Chinese water dragon should live in a terrarium that’s at least 55 gallons. Make sure the terrarium has a screened lid that fits tightly, so your pet can’t escape. When your Chinese water dragon is less than 6 inches (15 cm) long, line the terrarium with reptile carpet.
