How do I know if my Chinese water dragon is shedding?
How do Chinese water dragons shed? Before your Chinese water dragon sheds (in patches), its skin will turn darker in color. After that, skin turns grayish, before returning to almost normal color, and then finally shedding. You will notice shedding around the head first, and tail – the last.
Do Chinese water dragons eat their shed?
Most lizard species will shed every 4-6 weeks. If the enclosure environment is ideal, the keeper often has no idea that their pet has shed, as it will happen more quickly and the lizard will often eat its own shed skin.
Why is my Chinese water dragon hiding?
#1: It’s new and needs to acclimatize. If you have just got your Chinese water dragon, it will be scared of you and its new surroundings. Most new lizards, including Chinese water dragons, don’t eat and mostly hide for the first 2 weeks or so. Don’t let other pets or kids bother your Chinese water dragon either.
How do you deter water dragons?
Avoid:
- using pesticides or snail baits around your garden.
- handling Eastern Water Dragons. They can be very territorial and can scratch or bite if handled.
- disturbing dragons sunning themselves on paths, terraces and other warm places.
What smell do lizards hate?
garlic
Are Chinese water dragons affectionate?
Chinese water dragons are popular as pets due to their friendly personalities. You will surely be impressed by these pretty lizards as they are more than display pets. They can be affectionate and become attached to you. Keep in mind these calm and cool lizards can get extremely aggressive if they are annoyed.
Can you pet a Chinese water dragon?
Asian water dragons, also known as the green water dragon or Chinese water dragon, can make beautiful pets but they have specific care needs that must be met in order for them to thrive. Once they are used to your presence, they are generally tame and easily handled.
Can you play with a water dragon?
Water Dragons are quite docile and can be handled without stressing. They have wonderful personalities, and can be quite entertaining and interactive. Night and my two younger dragons will occasionally puff their throats at us but have never carried forward and bit us.