Chinese Water Dragon vs Panther Chameleon
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Chinese Water Dragon | Panther Chameleon | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Adult size | 24-36 inches | 15-20 inches |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 5-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 75 gallon / 48x24x24 in | 48x24x24 inches (screen enclosure recommended) |
| Basking temp | 95-100°F | 85-95°F |
| Humidity | 60-80% | 50-70% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) | Yes - T5 HO 5.0/6% (Ferguson zone 3) |
| Diet | Juveniles: daily insects (crickets, roaches, mealworms) dusted with calcium; adults: every other day same insects plus some leafy greens. | Insectivorous: gut-loaded crickets, roaches, worms; juveniles daily, adults every other day; dust with calcium+D3 and multivitamin. |