Size: The water dragon is about three inches long when hatched and grows to about three feet.

Description: Water Dragons are usually a green color with a yellow belly and bluish green stripes. They have brown stripes on their tail.

Housing: Water dragons can be housed in an aquarium when they are young. As they grow they will need a 30 to 40 gallon aquarium. These aquariums should have a dirt base with sticks and moss. They need a water source for drinking and for immersion. Plants in the aquarium provide shade and a place to rest.

Food: Water dragons usually eat crickets. They will also eat meal worms.

Other needs: Water dragons need to be misted. They need a source of heat, one area for basking at 80 degrees. Do not use heating pads or rocks with water dragons.