Water dragon questions?

Question

1.is a 20 gal ok for two?

2.what substrate?

3.what do they eat?

4.do they need all those themometers and such?

5.how much do they cost?

6.do you think 200 dollars will buy everything?(including the lizzards)

Answer 1

no way! not for adults, you'll need a 100 gallon, that would be 4 foot by 2 fot by 2 foot, a large seciton of this should be water, the othr section should be wood chippings or something similiar, they eat greens and insects, yes you need thermometers to monitor the temperature, im guessing you dont live in England so i cant advise on price but $200 dollars is unlikely to buy everything you need but i could be wrong as i live in England

Answer 2

No way is a 20 gal big enough for 2, a single adult will need a cage of 6'x4'x6'.

I advise you do alot more reasearch on reptiles,  have a look at leopard geckos.

Answer 3

1 - No, a 20 gallon is not even sufficient for one dragon.  These guys are arboreal, and require quite a large enclosure.  Check out Tricias Water dragon page & Reptizone.com for good enclosure ideas!

2. For new aquisitions, I use paper towels until I have clean fecals.  After that, I use a mixture of organic soil & mulch which helps maintain the humidity.

3. Absolutely!  Being cold blooded creatures, in captivity they require their keepers to maintain proper temps in order to digest and maintain their health.  You don't need to buy a "herp specific" thermometer...go to Wal0mart, they have digital thermometers in the garden section, make sure it has a probe!  Also, invest in a decent hydrometer.

5.  Depends where you go, a reputable breeder will ensure a healthy animal but will cost more.  Petsmart has them by me for under $50, but they're usually wild caught & full or parasites.  Check kingsnake.com for any expos by your area!

6. Depends on if you "do it right" the first time or have to spend extra to correct initial mistakes.  I highly recommend doing alot of research (the two sites I mentioned before are excellant starter points!!).

If and when you do decide to get one, I promise it will be wonderful!  I love my two more than I thought I could, even though they're picky, half wild and expensive! For me, they're showcase lizards, not made for handeling like a beardie but that makes them all the more appreciated!  Definately not for beginners, but if you're willing to take time, research them and really are intent on providing a good home, they'll bring you much joy for many, many years!  Good luck! ~Michelle

Answer 4

1:nope 1 baby needs 40 gallons and adults need huge enclosures

2:   Substrates that seem to cause the least problems with dragons seem to be astroturf with bound or melted edges so that the tufts cant come off, sterilized potting soil, eco earth, newspapers or paper towels.Substrates such as moss, shavings, bark, and gravel all seem to cause impaction problem

3:Plants and insects. Crickets and waxworms dusted with calcium. Greens, peas in a pod, cauliflower, radishes, grapes, apples, bananas, strawberries and raspberries. Offer fruits only as a treat

4:Yes and a hydrometer

5:depends where u are what age your looking for etc

6:for a pair of adults probably not

Answer 5

i would suggest a big 100 gallon tank that is high as a substrate never sand but maybe dirt but make sure the dirt can be swallowed (just in case) they eat insects (i think vegetables too but im not certain) and pinky mice they need lighting and thermometers to measure the temp and the humidity they costabout 40 dollars and 200 dollars is probaly not enough they need a big cage like 100 gallons which costs a lot of money then they need a lot of decor and plust the cost of the lizard, maybe about 500 dollars