my new water dragon

[large_cichlids]

Here are pics of him.I just got him for 18 bucks.I heard they eat fruit.what fruit would they eat.and when should i start handling him

 

[walls]

You should have done all of your research BEFORE purchasing the Dragon.

 

[messiner]

looks healthy, when small some will take romaine and fruit but they need to be fed alot of BUGS. id swich the gravel to somthing like reptibark, humidity needs to be high. remenber to change the water IMMEDIATLY after he craps in it. also its good to dechlor his water, the chlorine isnt good for him. also a heat lamp for basking and a source of uva/b light. if you place some branches in his tank make sure they arnt too high, they have a habit of jumping and damaging/rubbing their snout and causing respatory infections.

 

[large_cichlids]

yes i do i have a basking lamp,and a large rock under the lamp.He has alot of crickets in his tank also.what fruit specifiacally will he take.(watermelon,applesauce)

 

[large_cichlids]

will they accpet small minnows at this size

 

[Sunpoe]

They are cool lizards, have fun.

 

[messiner]

yes i do i have a basking lamp,and a large rock under the lamp.He has alot of crickets in his tank also.what fruit specifiacally will he take.(watermelon,applesauce)

im ot 100% sure on the types of fruit, check some care sheets, as far as fish goes some love em, some dont. try it and see.

 

[Z Trip]

When its large enouf, start feeding it pinky mice once and ahwile. Make sure its eating minnows and not gold fish. This amimal should be fed bugs, this isnt an iguana, so feeding it lots of fruits and vegitables wouldnt be good for it.

I hate impusle buyers.

 

[lovespunaround]

Z Trip to the rescue again, complete with an insult.


I don't mean to derail the thread though...good luck with your water dragon.

 

[large_cichlids]

huh