Species Care
GIPPSLAND WATER DRAGON
Physignathus lesueurii howittii
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 80 - 90cm
- Temperament: Can be thrashy, but with regular handling become tame. Warning: Can give a nasty bite!
- Licensing: Private Wildlife (Basic) Licence
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Habitat:
- Heating:28 - 32 degrees C
- Lighting:UVA / UVB (Exo Terra 10.0 globes recommended)
- Environment:Estuary style set up. Tank should consist of 50% water. This species also loves to climb so provide branches.
Range: Queensland, NSW
Feeding: Crickets, vegetables, pinkies.
Additional Comments: Discovered in 1769. Dorsal ridge of spines spanning from the top of the head to the tip of the tail. Water dragons communicate through a variety of signals including head bobbing, saluting, and substrate licking.
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