ReptiHabitat
aquatic

Chinese Water Dragon

Southeast Asian water dragons: arboreal swimmers needing vertical space, 80% humidity, and deep water — the vivarium challenge.

Core Biological & Field Specifications
Basking
33–35°C (91–95°F)
Ambient
26–29°C
Humidity
75–85%
UVB
Zone 3, strong
Enclosure min
5–6 ft tall × 3×4 ft
Note
nose-rubbing on glass — barriers matter

Profile & Natural History

Water dragons combine three demanding disciplines: arboreal husbandry (tall, planted, climbable), aquatic husbandry (a real swimming area with filtration), and humidity engineering (misting systems or it is a desert). The famous nose-rub — dragons rubbing snouts raw on glass — is a stress and enclosure-size signal. They are spectacular, social-looking lizards for keepers ready to build a small rainforest corner.

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