Chinese Water Dragon keepers?

[Sinfulintent]

Don't want to revive any older threads just curious if theres any still around here that would like to chat, just picked one up and looking for any great input, read that you can give them fruits any suggestions on what kinds? Thanks all!

 

[kinyonga]

I've kept, bred, hatched, raised Chinese water dragons for years.

It's important that you get the husbandry right because they are prone to MBD.

Regarding their diet...all of mine have always eaten a variety of insects with crickets being the staple insect diet and a "salad" of greens such as dandelion greens, kale, endive, escarole, collards, etc and veggies such as carrots, sweet red pepper, squash, zucchini, sweet potato, etc and a small amount of fruit such as apple, pear, melon, berries.

These same greens and veggies should be used to feed/gutload the crickets, superworms, roaches, etc.

Regarding supplements...i did the same with them as I do with chameleons. Phosphorus free calcium at most feedings, phosphorous free calcium/D3 twice a month and a vitamin powder with a beta carotene (prOformed) source of vitamin A twice a month.

I had good success...they all lived long healthy lives.

Do you have a male or female? How old is it?

 

[Sinfulintent]

Thanks! Not sure of the sex or age yet, Snout to vent maybe 4 inches or so, tail makes him really long haven't measured yet as we are trying to get it acclimated and used to its viv first. Already able to pick it up and stuff without much fuss. Just lookin for someone that we can talk to as he grows thanks for the reply

 

[kinyonga]

You can talk to me.

 

[reptileguy112]

I've had a couple

 

[Sinfulintent]