Help! I have some questions about chinese water dragons!?

What do chinese water dragons eat?


What is the humidity suppose to be?


How long will it take for there tail to grow back if it falls off?


Can they be in a 20gallon long?


Do they shed there skin?

Help! I have some questions about chinese water dragons!?
Food %26amp; Water


Chinese Water Dragons are omnivorous, but eat meat more often than not. The majority of their diet should consist of feeder insects. When young, small crickets and small pieces of vegatables should be offered every day. When older, larger insects (crickets, butterworms, waxworms, silkworms, etc.) and pinkie mice can be eaten, and they should be fed every second day. Make sure to dust the food with a vitamin supplement / calcium powder prior to feeding. All insects should be gut-loaded with nutritional foods.





As you can tell from their namesake, Chinese Water Dragons love water. They need water in their enclosure at all times. They will swim in it if there is enough water. The only problem in this is that the Dragons will consistently defecate in the water, and this needs to be cleaned everyday. It may easier to use a large pan filled with water. They will drink from the pan as well, but a daily misting and a drip system is also recommended.

















Lighting, Temperature %26amp; Humidity


You should keep the temperature during the day between 83 to 88 degrees F. There should be a basking spot reaching 90 degrees F. At night, the temperature should be between 75 to 80 degrees F. Keep the day light on a 12 hour cycle, and 14 during the colder months. You should keep the humidity in their enclosure around 80%. Do not let it reach above 85 to 90% under any circumstances, as high humidity may cause respiratory problems. Your Dragons will need full spectrum lighting. Having both UVA and UVB light will allow the Dragon to get the vitamins it needs.





Housing


A large enclosure is a must for dragons. The length of the tank should be at least twice the length of the dragon. Since they need water to swim, a glass aquarium is a good option. The top must be fully screen. You could easily provide a screen enclosure, but would have to make sure to supply enough water for the dragon. Screen enclosures also provide good ventilation to avoid stagnant air. If you are not using water on the bottom of the enclosure, potting soil, sand and peat moss are good substrates. You must provide large branches and other objects for the Water Dragons to climb and perch on.
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Reply:They're omnivores, so they'll eat both insects as well as fruit and veggies. At least that's the way it's supposed to be, but a lot of them will only eat bugs and no fruit/veggies, which really isn't a big deal, just make sure that you're supplementing a couple times a week with a good multivitamin/mineral supplement.





They need reasonably high humidity, and a large clean water source at all times.





They will not drop their tails defensively like some lizards will. That means if it came off it was ripped off, and it will not grow back.





A baby can be housed in a 20 gallon long, but an adult will need a much larger enclosure, at least 2x3x4 (lxwxh) though bigger is better. They are arboreal so they need a tall enclosure with lots of stuff to climb on.





And yes they do shed their skin on a regular basis.
Reply:Chinese Water Dragons eat crickets, mealworms, and pinkies when they get older. The humidity should be around 80%. I wouldn't worry about how long it takes for the tail to grow back. I would be more concerned about not having it happen. They need a lot bigger inclosure then a 20 long they get 2-3 ft long and love to climb so be more concerned about the height not the length. All reptiles shed.