Chinese Water Dragon vs Green Anole
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Chinese Water Dragon | Green Anole | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Adult size | 24-36 inches | 5-8 inches |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 4-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 75 gallon / 48x24x24 in | 20 gallon long / 30x12x12 in |
| Basking temp | 95-100°F | 85-90F |
| Humidity | 60-80% | 60-70% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 / Ferguson zone 2 |
| Diet | Juveniles: daily insects (crickets, roaches, mealworms) dusted with calcium; adults: every other day same insects plus some leafy greens. | Insectivorous: small insects like crickets, fruit flies, mealworms; dust with calcium and multivitamins. Feed young daily, adults 3-4 times per week. |