Australian Water Dragon vs Chinese Water Dragon - Head To Head

Chinese water dragons (Physignathus cocincinus) are one of the most common lizards in the pet trade today. However, they aren't the only water dragon you can get. Australian water dragons (Intellagama lesueurii) are in many ways very similar to their Chinese cousins. So which is the better pet reptile?
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You guys are so RAD!

[@AlexsAgamids]

Great video Clint! As someone who breeds the very (and I do mean very!) difficult Chinese water dragon. You nailed their care and the facts towards their cost and issues regarding them being wild caught. I 100% agree that people are generally unable to provide the proper care for water dragons. So I’m glad to see you made a video showing people that a “cute” $20 lizard. Will cost you thousands! Great video again, and keep up the GREAT content!

[@ninadpuri9205]

Hey you're here too? Cool 😃

[@AlexsAgamids]

Soul of Death24 Of course I’m here! It wouldn’t be a Water Dragon vídeo without the well known keeper of water dragons himself: Me!

[@dysfunctionalthor4719]

Do you breed and sell water dragons?

[@AlexsAgamids]

@@dysfunctionalthor4719 I do breed them, however with the onset of college for me this fall. I have all breeding projects on hold.

[@fishsoft92]

Where are you based out of? I’m very interested in getting an AWD, but I want to do my homework and make sure I’m set up correctly before I do so, so any advice you have is greatly appreciated.

[@TheVikingKitty]

"What is your favorite Reptile?" Clint: "Yes"

[@erebusthedragon8017]

Not Savannah Monitors Or Iguanas though

[@Gabriela-jc4pt]

This guy's love for reptiles is wholesome.

[@ClintsReptiles]

That's good, right?

[@Gabriela-jc4pt]

@@ClintsReptiles yes!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Huzzah!

[@LuisCastro-fg2wb]

Chinese water dragon jumping: such grace, much wow. Australian water dragon trying to get off an arm that is resting on the table : Blonk.

[@allenjones1947]

Honestly my dream Clint's Reptiles video is "5 of the coolest pet geckos you could have!"

[@ClintsReptiles]

I like this idea very much!

[@reggie5409]

Allen Jay I would love that video

[@kataratify]

Pls pls can we have AFTs? Please?

[@ashedeprince6122]

Allen Jay we need this!! My life would be complete

[@clamskaboo5120]

Easy- leopard, gargoyle, leechies, cresties and if you’re up for a challenge leaf tailed geckos:)

[@chloemorris1489]

There is a reason these videos have very little to no dislikes! Cause they honestly are some of my ( and others I’m sure ) favorite videos to watch.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you! I'm sure some people dislike them because they were expecting combat...

[@matteocd9609]

Me too!

[@lorengarms9836]

This is honestly one of the best reptile channels out there, glad you're here to inform people clint!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! I love doing this. I'm trying to figure out how to make it my full time job...

[@lorengarms9836]

I'm sure that you'll be able to make it work!

[@ClintsReptiles]

If only I didn't need food and shelter it would be easy :)

[@ellesreptiles]

I would love to find a CBB Chinese Water Dragon and build a big pauldarium for it. They're so cool! 😊

[@ClintsReptiles]

I too would love to do that!

[@Hellzap0ppin]

my dream come true! they are so beautiful! (off to peek at your channel, and see what i've been missing. i find the coolest ppl in the comments Lol))

[@denisewhitney4819]

I think if you go to the Chinese water dragon group on fb there are one or two people who actually do breed them.

[@AlexsAgamids]

Elle's Reptiles I breed Chinese water dragons ;)

[@creepvscvlar]

Could we get videos on different types of monitor lizards? And maybe one discussing different boas? Your video on the common boa made me really want one!

[@ClintsReptiles]

I think that should happen!

[@SpiritofPoison]

Definitely do one on monitors, I’m sure you already know this because you’ve responded before but your ackie monitor video made me get one myself a while back.

[@SoTypicallyMeh]

I love Clint. He's swell. Informative and entertaining and says things like "stinkin' rad." YOU'RE STINKIN' RAD, CLINT!

[@WickedWildlife]

Aussie water dragons are one of my favourite captives but unfortunately they are taken for granted here in Aus

[@ClintsReptiles]

It is amazing how often we overlook our amazing native species no matter where you live.

[@WickedWildlife]

Clint's Reptiles so true, and unfortunately the cheaper a species get the worse it becomes All my water dragons are surrendered pets and today eastern water dragons have been introduced to several cities outside their natural range!

[@ClintsReptiles]

For sure. Thank you for doing your part.

[@WickedWildlife]

Clint's Reptiles and thank YOU for getting these messages to a wider audience! ☺️

[@lordvisserys9187]

Australian water dragons are my dream reptile sucks that their so under appreciated in Australia because it's impossible for me to find any here in Canada.

[@KayD]

We have an ozzy water dragon called Steve. He has a 6 foot tall vivarium, with a pool inside and a bunch of substrate to dig in. Basking slate up top, branches, shelves, UV basking areas etc. He is The Coolest pet. Hes just awesome. Seeing him do a 3ft dive into his pool from the top shelf is AWESOME.

[@justaguy653]

Hey Kelly! If you don't mind would you be able to post a picture of his home? If not thats cool, I'm just really curious how its set up! :)

[@Mariofredx]

Guy:my god Other guy: Zilla

[@RedLeader182]

Man, I had never heard of, or even seen an Australian Water Dragon before, but after all these videos of yours I can't wait to get one. Gonna be a good while though, but I think eventually its gonna be time to go big or go home with a huge and impressive tropical enclosure.

[@leonimal999]

Did you end up getting one?

[@abherbitter]

Awesome! I have been wanting more videos on Australian Water Dragons ever since you introduced them to us! 😁

[@nicoleshain148]

Great video! All of your videos are awesome. I've had my Chinese Water Dragon for a year now. I'm glad you're informing people on what comes with owning and caring for these amazing reptiles.

[@xxfiftygy4840]

That's funny that you get this video out today because I got my Chinese Water Dragon 3 days ago, the timing.

[@ClintsReptiles]

I wish you the best with your new baby. I love them. I wish they were easier to keep alive.

[@xxfiftygy4840]

@@ClintsReptiles I got a captive bred/born one! Actually, a friend of mine hatched him, so it's going to be a lot easier to keep and stuff like that, he ate for me for the first time yesterday! A good silkworm small one) and a dozen crickets, I'm happy!

[@ClintsReptiles]

That is so perfect I could cry!

[@HottSpottedGecko]

I was just trying to decide between the two yesterday! So glad for the video, wish I could find reliable care videos for the Australian water dragon. You should start doing videos on cage setups and care requirements!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Perhaps one day I will.

[@cedenoblakecevms]

I love your content!! Thanks so much for putting in all of the work that you do!

[@ClintsReptiles]

You bet. Thank you for the kind words.

[@DigitalDuelist]

Thank you Clint! Best textile channel! I'm going to start building custom reptile enclosures centered on Water Dragons and Caiman Lizards. I'm really looking forward to it.

[@ShyLivesUnderARock]

Your enthusiasm is so contagious. 💚🐊 Loved this video.

[@trayas2272]

I’d like to see videos on Indigo snakes, different boas like rainbow and Dumerils. Plus Chuckwallas! But love all your content 💚

[@ClintsReptiles]

I agree about all of that!

[@ryanjones3031]

this is awesome to see as I requested this when you released your Australian water dragon video. thanks for making this video and keep up the good work.

[@ClintsReptiles]

You bet! Thanks for the great suggestion.

[@unpaidworker8639]

Your videos are so great , your videos convinced me to get a leopard gecko and excited to celebrate your 100th video coming up

[@donmountford797]

We have an adult CWD that we have had since she was a hatchling. CWD have specific needs but I wouldn't call them difficult. Keep humidity up, room to climb, place to soak, place to bask and multiple food choices. They have a great personality, very handlable not too big, not too small. Probably our favorite reptile.

[@kayb8513]

Years ago I heard about the Chinese water dragon, and was doing research on them when I discovered the Australian water dragon and really quickly became obsessed, so I was extremely excited about this video

[@ClintsReptiles]

Anything you would like to add based on your research?

[@kayb8513]

Just that people tend to underestimate just how big the enclosure really needs to be, for both species. I kept reading how they need these big spaces and then people keep them in a 3’x3’ or something (which admittedly isn’t little) or that people put them in very vertical enclosures, and they really do need iguana or bigger sized enclosures. Maybe I’m planning on going overboard 🤷🏼‍♀️ but when I get my own place I’ve already got plans for a 9’x 3’x6’ for a single dragon

[@SeeMyEvil]

damn I really digging that Australian Water Dragon. love it look

[@Tv-guy-6396]

I always look forward to Clint schooling me. I have always kept reptiles, amphibians, and small mammas (ferrets, rabbits etc....) And with 25 years experience I feel like i learn something new every video. Awesome.

[@austinkirkwood8264]

Yay! I've been looking forward to this won. Both amazing creatures!

[@sharonwhite802]

Hey Clint, just wanna say love your videos! Thanx for the detailed information, oh and I wanted to ask where could someone get an enclosure for one the dragons? One with an area that you could make a water place for them to swim, glass or acrylic, open style to see? Thank you in advance.

[@warriorspirit9561]

I had a Chinese water dragon. Best lizard I ever had! He was in a 7foot tall enclosure that I made from an old tall dresser. The bottom shelf I cut a hole to fit a 20 gal. Aquarium with live feeder fish just in case he was ever hungry in between meals. I loved just watching him climb and swim. However I was the only one able to truly handle him. Everyone else he would just puff up to or tail whip. And as you said he didnt do well to travel. I had to move out of state for medical/family troubles so I had to rehome which broke my heart. But i knew he wouldnt make the 14hr drive. But he really was amazing watching him eat his mice (frozen thawed) once he got older and filling up the bath tub to help with stuck shed and just to really swim. Nothing can can even compare. Last update I got was his 10th birthday. It makes me happy.

[@frogprincess412]

Beautiful animals. The Australian Water Dragon (especially the female) looked a lot like what I have always imagined a velociraptor may have looked. When you showed the sexual dimorphism was when I really saw it. They truly are AWESOME! Great video.

[@pietaricollander672]

Velocitaptors in real life actually had feathers and looked a lot like birds with teeth. I think water dragons look even cooler than raptors

[@jerryc2709]

Inching closer to 100,000 subscribers. By this time next year you'll have 200,000+.

[@magemaroon5085]

Are you going to do a video on Sailfin Dragons? They are intense but awesome

[@ClintsReptiles]

On my list!

[@jeremybackman2782]

Never heard of the Australian til recently , I was curious to see the comparison I always heard the Chinese were a lil difficult to take care of. The question I had you answered almost immediately which is how related are they?

[@Orangutan_Stella]

I acquired a pair of Chinese water dragons about 10 years ago. As I was introducing them to their new enclosure I had set up for them, one of them went into a proper skittish mode and managed skirm out my hands and try making an escape. In the process it dropped its tail!! I was gutted to say least as they were exceptionaly beautiful and couldn't believe it as never heard of them being able to do so before. But I can assure any readers to this it was the case in mid air not been caught in anything so can be ruled out.

[@imaginexd1871]

Look at the colors on the Aus water dragon its stinkin rad

[@ClintsReptiles]

So amazing!

[@TheReptileProject]

Ive been waiting for this one! Id love to have an Australian water dragon

[@ClintsReptiles]

You'd be perfect for one! Say hi to Thorn for me. I haven't seen him in almost a week. Too long!

[@TheReptileProject]

@@ClintsReptiles Will do! Im sure he misses you too.

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

You should show your reptile room/space and your enclosures. Great video! Good to known that Chinese water dragons are mostly imported.

[@jtareptiles6408]

Really enjoyed this video. I didnt know a lot about either but they're very interesting lizards. I'd like to see your take on short tail pythons in the future.

[@AKRex]

One of the future episode titles on Clint's Reptiles: "Godzilla, the right pet? This will come down to our 5 main points, which are..." :)

[@Metal7771]

Gosh, and I thought beardies where high maintenance.

[@vlogress11c81]

Besides all the greens my beardie was so easy. I hated the greens lmao I either never had enough or too much and wasted.

[@jacobnohr8261]

Thanks for the new video

[@ClintsReptiles]

Of course! Thank you for watching it and taking the time to say thank you.

[@usonumabeach300]

I have to say, I grew up a huge fan of reptiles and considered myself an amateur herpetologist and particularly love lizards. I've also been watching many of your videos over the past few months since discovering your channel. Very, very few of the animals you've showcased have made me really want to take on the responsibility and financial implications of adopting them. The green tree skinks, and the Aki monitors were about it. But the Australian water dragons are spoil close to pushing me to pulling the trigger! Such a fantastic looking lizard!

[@djevanoasikan2778]

Loved it as always

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much!

[@djevanoasikan2778]

@@ClintsReptiles i got a quaestion i dont know if you got one but you should consider making a clint reptiles instagram acount

[@impat5357]

Blue tongue vs beardie would be a good video idea. Both are awesome animals

[@ClintsReptiles]

I'm thinking about doing this one very soon.

[@JBreaz]

Awesome video once again. As a kid I made the mistake of getting a Chinese Water Dragon without knowing the absolute care needed. That said, I had it for about 8 years before it really went down hill, paid tons of money on vets (specialists are necessary, as there were no reptile vets near me) and it was just really sad to see my pet die so quickly in a weeks time. As a kid, 6-14, I think I did a fairly good job... though this video would have been really useful. All your videos are what I wish I had back in the 90s, and what I hope young people today can use to educate themselves before getting that $20 lizard. These prices reflect the ease of getting them (from droves of imports or farmed individuals) and not their care complexity, which I think is a shame for the animal and the young people who have enough to get a difficult pet on an allowance. As a more conscious adult I find that making enclosures from scratch is real fun, but expensive... but it all is worth while if your reptile can carry out the 15+ years it should live. Thanks Clint!

[@Chudchanning]

Mine dropped dead after about a week. Paid 15 bucks I think. Was pretty bummed out

[@alexincoronatime1167]

Very informative thank you 🙏

[@Sofia8687]

I was looking for this video!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Here it is!

[@sebastiangrob4813]

Once caught an eastern water dragon just outside Sydney while on a hike to Manley. Beautiful lizard

[@ConfidentCritters]

I knew who was winning before i started watching lol but both are so gorgeous for sure!!

[@JoshD49]

Thank you! My daughter wants a CWD but I want and AWD so this helps even though it's essentially tie.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Whatever you get, get it CBB.

[@JoshD49]

@@ClintsReptiles that is the plan and why I lean towards the AWD more. I am hatching Panther Chameleons to help the community get more CBB. Big fan by the way. My daughter and I watch all your videos. You also turned me on to snake discovery and I don't own or plan to own snakes haha.

[@ClintsReptiles]

More collaborations with her coming this summer!

[@JoshD49]

@@ClintsReptiles can you also do a vs video with veiled, panther, and Jackson's? I have 2 of the 3 but I know it's hard to find videos that would guide people in the right direction if they want a chameleon.

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Better get a captive-bred or rescued AWD. CWD are more fragile.

[@rebellion4898]

Thank you

[@markcarriere243]

My first reptile was a green water dragon. They're great reptiles, but not for beginners. She's healthy and happy now, but she ended up costing me 400 in vet bills in the first year. She's was an extremely picky eater as a juvie and I underestimated the amount of space they require. There is no pre-built terrarium big enough to house these creatures, Even in the largest Exo-terra avaliable she was glass surfing. I ended up having to build her a custom 9'x5'x3' enclosure to get her to stop. Please do your research. the $30 price tag on these guys is tempting, but know that their enclosure is going to be extremely expensive.

[@AlexsAgamids]

mark carriere 100% agree with you!

[@bernadetteramos1940]

I bought my two Chinese water dragons when they were hatchlings, from a place in California shipped over night.

[@neon-uv6es]

Please make a vid about Abronia Arboreal Lizard .They are so rad and they to look, if not more in my honest opinion to dragons. keep on making great videos there so educational.

[@user-qg7dz4yp7x]

Hi Clint my Chinese water Dragon Godzilla passed away last week at age 8 she was absolutely the best reptile pet I have ever owned she was my girl I miss her very much I absolutely love your channel very informative and very fun to watch thanks Clint abundant love and blessings from Canada sincerely your friend Richard ❤

[@joshualandry3160]

Reminds me about beta, plecos, and goldfish. Always assumed to be easy to keep but actually the hosing costs are much higher than expected because the fish require bigger tanks to thrive. I quite miss my fish. I had a quite nice planted ecosystem thriving before I had to take it down.

[@harlzAU]

Here in Sydney, I've got awesome wild water dragons that live around my pool. I often see them swimming early in the morning and find them sleeping in the inlet basket overnight. They are so cool and pretty chilled too. I've also noticed, water dragons seem more street smart than wild blue tongue lizards who sunbake on roads (and get run over) and less likely to be killed by domestic cats and dogs.

[@rot_studios]

We had 2 Chinese water dragons (amongs a LOT of other reptiles). They were such great little characters and I miss them so much, both died of old age. We gave them our entire (heavily adapted) living room to roam, with one entire corner converted to an open herbarium where they could do their thing (eat, poop, bask etc). One day I hope to do something like that again once I actually got the funds again (it was VERY expensive lol), as it allowed them lots of freedom and interaction when they felt like it

[@user-qr4gt6xc7p]

Can you make a video on millipedes and their care as pets? I checked to see if you already have a video but didn't find one. 🐛

[@AtlasGaming4k]

Had 2 Chinese water dragons... lived 9 and 10 years. Great pets. Much more active when young too.

[@ashleytaccone5298]

Love my cwd thanks for another video on them 💚💚

[@FunStuff-we3kk]

Love your videos Clint may never get one of these awesome reptiles but I like learning about animals because I'll never learn about these things at school 😂😆

[@lilspookipi]

Just discovered a new awesome lizard! Never heard of an Aus Water Dragon! Sweet video!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Mission accomplished!

[@deadgun1416]

I used to have a pet Chinese water dragon named hadrosaurus (Or Hady for short) cricket stealer. I got him when I was 6 and he lived up to 7. It’s ashamed he passed away but he was really cool lizard. He ate many types of bugs when he was younger but when he turned 5 or 6 we feed him frozen mice (I would like to note he was huge) and sometimes live mice.

[@dirtspoon6805]

Can you do a video on the lizard species Abronia’s

[@GlenBarrantes]

Hell yeah lunch and a new video!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Welcome to your new Wednesday routine!

[@aquadraco20]

You should do a video on rock iguanas! Cubans and Grand Cayman Blues are my favorite.

[@freak70wayne1]

great video for me as i keep both species ,for me the cwd just clinches it ,i adore my adult male ,looking forward to your next video as always

[@ClintsReptiles]

If they were all CBB, they would be my choice as well.

[@marz_barz_lol2978]

I have a Chinese water dragon named rain i got him on saturday 2020 the 25th on january he is awsome my parents also love to watch these awsome videos you just gained a new subscriber

[@darrencovar6329]

I have a CWD and he is the best. Having had different lizards for about 20 years of my life, the CWD is by far the most passive and docile. Most lizards if you try to pick them up and they don’t want to, they may tail whip you unintentionally. My CWD has never done that and has never ever acted aggressively. I have him living in a walk in shower that I don’t use. They need plenty of space. I have a tank I use to keep his insects in so they don’t escape. I have branches leading out of the tank and there is a fake tree in the shower that he really enjoys climbing and lounging on. He was not happy when I first got him and he was contained within a tank. He did rub his nose on the glass like many people have stated. If anyone has any questions, I’m happy to answer them.

[@exoticf0x741]

Do you have any website recommendations for live reptiles and essentials? My boyfriend and I are both looking at getting new lizzies soon! He wants to take on a red eye crocodile skink and I haven’t fully decided what I’d like yet but of course seeing this video I’m kind of torn between the two (with a northern blue tongue skink as an option as well😂). I was hoping to find a website that sells healthy reptiles, foods, essentials and good quality products for the lizards enclosures. ☺️

[@glap8694]

Any way we could see some of your enclosures? 🙂

[@ThatMFWolf]

Can you do a video on best reptiles (herbivore mainly) Apartments / small rooms? Because I live in Japan and the room in my house are small and my wife doesn't like bugs.

[@jaimeivantamayo]

Hopefully one day you can cover the Sail fin dragon.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Agreed!

[@AlexsAgamids]

Clint's Reptiles. If you want to do a Sailfin video. Let me know as I know a great guy who is working with some CBB Sailfin projects.

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Another pet lizard for the experienced reptile enthusiast who is also a Godzilla/kaiju fan.

[@fikrythohari7132]

Yes, please

[@Sneipez]

Good stuff

[@kataratify]

Would an appropriately sized (massive) paludarium work for either species? No where near ready to get one, just curious (it’s on the wish list)

[@ClintsReptiles]

That would be fantastic.

[@darthshyam300]

Chinese Water Dragons are my dream animal, I definitely want to get one when I’m older.

[@AlexsAgamids]

They're a lot of work. A someone who breeds them, I'll tell you(Just as Clint said!) that despite being a $20 Wild-caught lizard. Be prepared to spend a lot of money. They're expensive to keep and glass tanks & screen enclosures are a big NO when it comes to hosing them. Custom built or bought is the only way to go for them to truly be healthy.

[@tigerlove66]

I've have a Chinese Water Dragon for 2.5yrs,,, and 2cats, they get along wonderfully,, I converted a exlg China cabinet for him,, he is not any more expensive than 2cats, or 2gold fish, he is hand fed, used as a companion animal for my 9yr old grandson who is autistic.. still learning about him, "Toothless".. he is captive bred,,

[@airplanegeorge]

I had the chinese one about 30 years ago, he lived on a shelf in my study, no cage, would run to the other end when I brought him bugs. he loved those big pinching bugs kept him for years..

[@merianyas1162]

I absolutely adore my Chinese Water Dragon. He has such a great personality and loves coming out of his enclosure to play or even just hang out on my shoulder with me. He's very attentive and curious about everything. He's taken really well to wearing a harness and leash. The only issue I've run into is that his claws tend to be extremely sharp, much like a cat's front claws, so I have to wear a long sleeve shirt when handling him. Not really a big deal, it's pretty much the only handling issue I've had with him. My experience has been that setting up water filtration with a large aquatic area in his enclosure is the only way to really go. He loves swimming and his shedding goes a lot easier for him when he can soak his entire body for extended periods of time. It also helps out a lot with keeping the humidity in his enclosure high enough. Plus he just generally seems happier when he has a large water area to hang out in or above. I also highly recommend that anyone keeping a water dragon (Chinese or Australian) plan to set up breeding colonies of at least some of the insects they're going to eat. Feeding these guys can get really expensive, really fast if you're not growing your own bugs. Meal worm colonies are extremely simple to set up and grow quickly once you have them established. I'm also in the process of establishing a dubia roach colony and a super worm colony.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Great advice!

[@merianyas1162]

@@ClintsReptiles Thanks! And thank you for making this video. I don't think I've ever clicked on a new video so fast! :-)

[@coppersniper8872]

I'd love a video on black tail cribos when you get the chance.

[@kylehealey2675]

My four Chinese water dragons have lived in great health for over 9 years, As long as you have them in groups they do amazing

[@jimquinn799]

My Chinese Water Dragon I got from a local pet store. Don't know where the owner got it from but I didn't seem to have parasite issues. I did get a large aquarium and had read how they had issues with glass so I lizard proofed my entire room and let him roam and climb. He loved to get in amongst my close hangers. I'd only put him in the aquarium when he'd had a full day. When he started do she'd I'd allow him warm baths/swims in out bathtub to aid that process and made sure as. He grew his water dish grew with him. I got him as a babe and got him to young adult stage before strangely enough my health took a turn for the worse and I couldn't take care of him like I use too. Found him a new home however. Did all this living in Maine a strange state to find oneself living in and fascinated with reptiles. .

[@SeekingtheWild]

I like Your CTR ring. great video always makes my day. they are so awesome.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much!

[@JebediahSpringfield]

this dude has such good energy

[@mikoj5788]

I really want an aussie water dragon. Not ready for one quite yet due to space limits in my current house, but some day... Or I wait 10yrs until the fish in my large aquarium die, but I like my fish, which raises a question - if I had a water dragon, could the aquarium in its enclosure contain fish or would it eat them? Thanks!

[@jesusbeloved3953]

You almost had me at the blend of beardie and the other one, but lost me at a fish tank!

[@jackdunn4157]

Hi, just wondering if you could give me some advice. I run a reptile rescue and would love some advice on how to try and tame down a red iguana. I appreciate that they are wild animals but at the moment, he comes up, bites, tail whips, and scratches. He is a 3ft male. Thanks

[@ClintsReptiles]

My advice is generally don't get one, but obviously that is not suitable advice for a rescue. Put hours a day into interaction and keep it 100% positive and on the iguana's terms. Good luck.

[@Fluffaloo]

I am adopting a 7month old chinese water dragon who has been at the store for at least 5 months and has already been to the vet 10 times (parasites, amputating toes, etc). Is there at least a small chance that I can revitalize him? From what I hear he has been doing well for the past month.

[@pierrehammel5884]

Can you do a video about African mud turtles? I own one and I'd like to know if there is anything im doing wrong or that I should do better

[@bumbellbeebee5251]

I’m buying a reptile again because I’ve been thinking about Chinese water dragons. I have 16 reptiles so far. But I am researching rn to see what I should get so any help. I want a reptile that’s close to iguanas

[@jamesgordon7641]

Sail fin dragon vs water dragon?? Thank you!

[@mrlollz1849]

Im a begginer reptile keeper and I was thinking about getting one of these.Decided to buy a northern blue tongue skink instead.Not only is it bigger,but easier to keep and quite cheap too!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Great decision!

[@mrlollz1849]

@@ClintsReptiles And that decision was made thanks to your informative videos!Thanks for being so helpful and keep up the great work!

[@brandonm9875]

You should do a video on the Dumerils Boa!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Agreed and on our list.

[@brandonm9875]

Clint's Reptiles sweet! most people don’t have a clue what I’m talking about when I mention my boa.

[@alfieweir8266]

Hello Could you keep them 2 breeds Together in the same tank

[@meesvandeburgt3525]

Hey clint, how old is that aussie?

[@SuperDraco1987]

Hi Clint watch most of your videos on all the awesome reptiles and have own and house a lot of water dragons have had both breeds living in the same Enclosure both sadly both died of old age but may question is had you ever came across a Chinese bull water dragon bigger then 3ft which everyone has told me there only grow to being that big plus all my other males have only grow that big, only reason I ask is cause that my first ever water dragon Draco grow to just over 5ft and wonder had you ever came across any that big before. Sorry for the long winded comment.

[@Michelle-hn3jx]

What do you mean Chinese water dragons are completely unavailable in Australia? I don't keep reptiles currently but I love them, I'm Australian are they illigal here or just not imported?

[@lilithmalatt310]

All non native reptiles are banned, and most others require an annually renewable permit to keep which will be different depending on which state you live in

[@Michelle-hn3jx]

Cool thanks, the more you know!