The water dragon can slowly change skin colour to aid its camouflage. The skin will shed during periods of growth.
The green markings on the lizard help it to camouflage in the green, forested habitat it lives in. Water dragons use their long tail, which is strong and whip-like, to fend off any predators.
After growing to approximately 10 inches, and after shedding their skin a few times, the upper body becomes a bright green, ranging from aqua to mint green. Adult Asian water dragons are green, ranging from a dark kelly green to a light mint green.
Dorsally the body is olive-green to brown in colour with transverse black stripes. The dark stripe from the eye to ear is absent. Mature males have dark blue-green chests and streaks of yellow and blue around the neck and throat.
Bacterial and fungal skin infections in Chinese water dragons can be spotted as discolored or dark skin areas. Fungal skin infections are characterized by dark brown scales which may appear on the lower side of your pet. These scales are also common in the tail region and can appear to be raised or filled with fluid.
Things that will bring Dragons luck:
Lucky colors: gold, silver, grayish white.
The Water Dragon is fairly fortunate in their career. They may easily get well with colleagues due to their good social skills. They often provide their company with great help with their creative thinking. They are therefore easily promoted.
Water Dragons in captivity live up to 20 years. They reach sexual maturity around 4 to 5 years of age. A male Water Dragon can reach a length of 1 metre and weigh about 1 kg.
Dragons may turn black when they miss you and want to be held and cuddled. On the other hand, they also may turn black when they've been handled a little too much and need a break. If your dragon is turning black while someone is holding her, she's trying to tell you to put her back in the terrarium.
Feed Water dragons a variety of gut-loaded insects such as crickets, king mealworms, silkworms, and waxworms, as well as grasshoppers, roaches, and earthworms. Pinky mice and small fish may also be fed occasionally. All produce offered should be fresh, high quality items fit for human consumption and pesticide free.
Water dragons eat both plants and animals, especially fruits, flowers, insects, frogs, yabbies and other aquatic organisms. If you see a water dragon, please respect their space and habitat and never try to touch or feed them.
Similar to skinks and geckos, water dragons can drop or lose their tail if threatened or attacked and can regrow it.
Like other reptiles, water dragons can carry Salmonella. Always wash your hands after handling reptiles or items from their enclosure. Chinese water dragons are known for rubbing their faces against glass and causing damage to their nose and face.
The yellow dragon symbolizes good fortune and power. Some also believe this dragon can control time and seasons. Since it's the most revered dragon, ancient people often used it as a symbol of empire and the emperor.
Yellow colours bring the dragon to life and make a great contrast.
The nine types of Chinese dragons are Bixi, Qiuniu, Yazi, Chaofeng, Pulao, Chiwen, Bi'an, Suanni, and Fuxi.
According to Chinese zodiac compatibility rules, people born in the Year of the Dragon could get along well with Rooster, Rat, and Monkey people; a happy married life would be likely. However, people of Ox, Sheep, or Dog signs should be avoided when choosing a life partner.
Nioh 2 (game) – there is a water dragon guardian spirit called Mizuchi that the player can be imbued to characters to gain protection and special effects.
At night the temperature can drop down to 75-80F (23-26C). You will need a ceramic bulb heating your tank 24/7 to provide your night time temperatures and ambient, and then a basking bulb in the hot side of the tank to create your basking temperature.
Feeding. Feeding frequency is daily for juveniles and every 2-3 days for adults. Remember — if the enclosure temperature is not right your dragon may refuse to eat, or not be able to digest its food properly. All dragons are insect-eaters and should be offered a selection of live crickets, silkworms and mealworms.