Why would a water dragon die?
Most often seen in water dragons with snout damage, or systemic infections due to improper environment or stress. If this ailment is not taken care of properly at home or by a vet using prescribed medications it can lead to systemic infection and death.
What kind of soil to use for Chinese water dragon?
Topsoil will hold humidity and create a soft layer for your Chinese water dragon to land on if it decides to jump from a high branch (make sure to add lower branches too). If you decide to use plain topsoil, make sure to choose soil without any fertilizers or additives.
What should I put under my Chinese water dragon?
Always choose large chips – the chip size should depend on the size of your Chinese water dragon. While bark chips are fine with moisture, they can pass water underneath causing bacterial growth and smell. If this happens, you can place paper towels under the substrate to help with this, or some cypress mulch.
Is it safe to use reptile carpet with Chinese water dragons?
However, you must be safe with young Chinese water dragons, to avoid any accidental ingestion. So, using a reptile carpet like this until your Chinese water dragons reaches around 8 inches (20 cm) long, or around 8-10 months old is a safer option. Instead of a reptile carpet, you can also use non-adhesive shelf liners or butcher papers.
Why is the water dragon important in Chinese astrology?
In Chinese astrology, the Dragon is the one who inspires awe. Those who are born under this sign will be lucky with money their entire life because they are hard workers and intelligent creatures who love doing business.
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 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 are the ailments of a Chinese water dragon?
Common Ailments of Chinese Water Dragons in Captivity Internal Parasites Seen mainly in wild caught water dragons, but captive bred animals can be contaminated with internal parasites by cross contamination with other infected animals or through some food items. The parasite load is generally worsened by poor import and pet trade conditions.
When did the Chinese water dragon become popular?
Chinese water dragons ( Physignathus cocincinus) were starting to become popular in the pet trade at that time, but it wasn’t as easy to find quality care information in 1995 as it is today.
