clumsyjellyfish
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Does anyone here have a water dragon? If so, what are some pros and cons? Would you recommend a water dragon or a chameleon? Thanks in advance!
Question about Water Dragons
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clumsyjellyfish
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Haha thanks!! Just trying to get some info for my friend 
TStorm718
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It really depends on what you really want and have ready. Water dragons take a much larger viv.
Pro's to chameleon
-Smaller enclosure needed and is easier to maintain
-IMO prettier to look at
-Easier to handle although water dragons won't get as stressed as a cham will over holding
-Many different breeds to choose from
-Watching them eat is much cooler
Pro's to a waterdragon
-Much cheaper than the Panther Chameleons
-Loves to swim in water, fill the bath tub up and its really cool to watch
-More durable than a chameleon
Bottomline, both are great pets. If you want a pet you can hold often(multiple times a day for long periods of time) I'd get the water dragon. Although keep in mind an adult water dragon should have a tank 6'Lx3'Wx4H.
Pro's to chameleon
-Smaller enclosure needed and is easier to maintain
-IMO prettier to look at
-Easier to handle although water dragons won't get as stressed as a cham will over holding
-Many different breeds to choose from
-Watching them eat is much cooler
Pro's to a waterdragon
-Much cheaper than the Panther Chameleons
-Loves to swim in water, fill the bath tub up and its really cool to watch
-More durable than a chameleon
Bottomline, both are great pets. If you want a pet you can hold often(multiple times a day for long periods of time) I'd get the water dragon. Although keep in mind an adult water dragon should have a tank 6'Lx3'Wx4H.
clumsyjellyfish
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cool thanks. i had this thread set up 4 my friend, but now he is looking at blue longed skinks or bearded dragons which i think are better options 4 him than the wd
oneillchameleons
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I've kept water dragons before and while wonderful, they take a slight bit more work than a chameleon, in that they foul water VERY quickly, much like green iguanas. If you do decide to get one, build or buy your enclosure for easy cleaning/draining of the water features because you'll be doing it every other day. If I was to buy another, I'd put in a sink drain that emptied right into my sewer, filtration in the water, and a spray nozzle attached to my water lines to clean it out. This will save a lot of cleaning and headaches in the long run trust me. Good luck!
clumsyjellyfish
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Thanks so much @oneillchameleons! I'll tell my friend. I'm actually in the process of convincing him not to purchase one, only due to the fact that I don't think he's ready to start out with a wd as his first reptile ever, and I don't think he has the space for an adequately sized cage. Thanks so much guys, all your input and feedback is SO helpful!
wavingsnail
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So do blue tongue skinks, if you don't mind the price tag. Northerns tend to be very personable and intelligent. Indonesians are typically more grumpy.
Honestly, I wish they were more popular. My first reptile was a blue tongue, and she lived for fifteen years.
Honestly, I wish they were more popular. My first reptile was a blue tongue, and she lived for fifteen years.
