How time consuming is the care for a Chinese Water dragon? Is it a daily thing? Is it difficult?
How much will the dragon, enclosure, and all other supplies approximately cost?
Thanx for any help!
2007-09-17 12:42:15 · 4 answers · asked by Andrew A 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
They are kind of time consuming. They need daily attention. They have to be misted a few times a day and fed once a day. (once they are old enough you can cut it down to once every other day)
Most enclosures you have to have home made for a full grown water dragon. They can get 72 inches long. They need a cage with plenty of climbing space. So a taller cage is better than a long one.
It's best to have a cage will all but the front covered and a screen top. Water Dragons think they can run through glass, so the least amount of glass on the set up as possible is best.
Size wise...for a full grown water dragon, the cage should be at least 3 cubic feet...bigger than that is perfered.
The dragon is usually going to be about $40, and enclosure is hard to price, the cheapest way to go it to build one...mine is out of wood with a screen top and a plexi glass front....then you have to make sure the wood has a finish so it cannot hurt the dragon...so it all depends with that.
Other supplies...you need a very large water bowl that you can change the water for daily...you can also give them a warm bath as often as you want to...(if you do it once a day or so, you can get a smaller water dish)
They need live foods, crickets and worms while they are on the smaller size...then larger bugs when they get bigger.
Cost all depends on your set-up, where you get everything and how you have it all put together. The only thing I can really give you a good quote on is the price of the dragon itsself.
Chinese Water Dragons aren't the easiest to take care of and they are not the niceset lizards. If you're not experiences with reptiles, I would start with something else...like a Bearded Dragon. Geckos or Skinks, if you are experienced and are looking for a bit more of a challenge than a CWD would be a good step.
I hope this helps...GOOD LUCK!!!!!
2007-09-17 14:16:31 · answer #1 · answered by KaylaByrd 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They're actually not too difficult as long as you invest in a decent setup. Just keep the humidity stable-- they like it high, but you don't want the substrate to be soaking. If you do a little research on water dragons you should have no problems.
2016-05-17 08:23:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't get one if I were you. Its been explained well enough already...but in addition, Water dragons are particularly prone to nasal abrasions which can get bad enough that the front teeth are exposed. They are nervous and will jump blindly at the glass or whatever barriers you have in the enclosure. Also providing them a balanced diet is not easy. To care for them properly you need to be dedicated and devote considerable resources to their care.
2007-09-17 15:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They also need things to climb on, heating lamp, UVB bulbs. Prices are going to vary a lot depending on where you live and where you get the supplies. Reptile shows and expos usually sell supplies at a discount. You can check out http://www.reptilesupply.com/index.php for approx. prices. Here is a good care sheet to give you an idea of what you will need:
http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/
2007-09-17 14:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋