Chinese Water Dragon vs Frilled Dragon
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Chinese Water Dragon | Frilled Dragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Adult size | 24-36 inches | 2-3 feet total length (including tail) |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 10-15 years |
| Min enclosure | 75 gallon / 48x24x24 in | 4x2x4 feet (120x60x120 cm) for adult |
| Basking temp | 95-100°F | 100-110°F (38-43°C) |
| Humidity | 60-80% | 40-60% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) | Yes - T5 HO 10.0 (or 12% UVB) / Ferguson zone 3-4 |
| Diet | Juveniles: daily insects (crickets, roaches, mealworms) dusted with calcium; adults: every other day same insects plus some leafy greens. | Insects (crickets, roaches, mealworms) dusted with calcium daily and multivitamin weekly; offer occasional pinky mice and chopped leafy greens/vegetables. |