Alex, this is exactly the channel I was looking for. You explain what these lizards need really well.
@PlanetOReptiles3 жыл бұрын
I love how you explain every little aspect of the enclosure, not leaving out any details. Great video!🔥
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@dreeew1412 жыл бұрын
except the detail about water temperature and if he declorinates it when taking water from the sink
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
Good points worth mentioning! If your enclosure is at the proper ambient temperatures, you have no need to heat the water. As for dechlorination, I do not use anything. As my tap water is safe for me to drink, therefore safe for my lizards. Been working well for 9 years!
@biteslip22283 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information Alex I've been doing my research and I have a pvc enclosure ready for my Chinese water dragon! :)
@alistairjr83413 жыл бұрын
Wow I had no idea glass and screen enclosures were so bad. I made mine out of wood just because it was cheaper and I could build a bigger one, but now I see there’s more advantages than I thought.
@derekholton93143 жыл бұрын
Fantastic and helpful video. I wish I saw this a week ago! My female dragon has outgrown her baby tank and a family connection is making me a really nice all glass tank with a divider for a huge water source. Had I seen this sooner, I probably would change up the design a little bit. Either way, I'm excited to use every thing I learned here to make an amazing home for her! Great video
@terracooley74473 ай бұрын
Well my son just bought a glass enclosure. Wish we would’ve seen your video before now. We will have to make due.
@AlexsAgamids3 ай бұрын
For now you can easily cover all four sides of the glass with paper to prevent nose rubbing! When I've raised neonates in glass terrariums that worked exceptionally well!
@shadowsp8888 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info. Thinking about a water dragon. I know the cost is up there but, well worth it. Had an Iguana years ago. He was my buddy. Got up to around 4 ft. Gave him up to the local zoo. Great pet!
@jase1231113 жыл бұрын
Wow... that is the BEST water dragon enclosure I have seen on You Tube. I am always sad so see people keeping them in glass tanks causing the dragon to get really injured and sore looking faces from rubbing their nose on the grass so much.
@Spotted_pigeon3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Will definitely use your content for all my reptile needs!
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! I appreciate the support!
@danniemikeey5793 жыл бұрын
I got a turtle water fountain it's a tetrafauna one and that's the whole 1st floor of my Water dragon. I have tree branches going from the water up just all over. Hope my dragon likes it as much as I loved how I set it up. It has his bulbs plus he's on a window so it's nice and warm+ humid. Going to get a fogger though
@julianpentedemos47453 жыл бұрын
just saying to some out there, if you have to use a glass enclosure (tank) put paper or something similar around it, I know it takes the fun from seeing them but this is to help prevent them from rubbing their nose. I have a tall closet as my enclosure with a tall screen door and im getting around 70 sometimes more humidity and a 100 to 105 basking spot and the top of the closet averages around 85 90 ambient temp. so if you are going to use a tank cover all sides. also cover a side of the top to keep high humidity, and dont use screen enclosures unless you have a really good humidifier, but thats complicated because you still wont get really high humidity. if you can, follow his guide though it has more info and he knows what he is talking about. but he didnt mention how it is still effective to use tanks (preferably) tall tanks if done properly, but he didnt have to because there are better options, and safer options for your reptile.
@KainoaBlackeagle2 жыл бұрын
This video with valuable information are fantastic. Thank you!
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
Happy to share and help!
@triciacherise80843 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO! You know your stuff and have some vibrant dragons
@hanwo72597 ай бұрын
Great work, do I only need to maintain humidity and temperature without air circulation? Do I need to install a fan in the PVC box?
@AlexsAgamids7 ай бұрын
The PVC cages are prebuilt with ventilation slots to offer cross ventilation and fresh air exchange 👍🏻
@henrynieto36633 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much very helpful
@freak70wayne13 жыл бұрын
awesome video alex thanks for addressing some of the myths of cwd keeping
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wayne! I’m glad it was helpful!
@Jungleroomreptiles Жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you for sharing👍💚💚💚
@leightownley5404 Жыл бұрын
Hi Alex my water dragon has slept on the bottom of her cage tonight should I be worried as she nearly always sleeps up high xx
@AlexsAgamids Жыл бұрын
Hello! Sadly I don't have an "exact" answer because sometimes they will choose to not abide by their "normal" routine. If it's a female she could be seeking out cooler temperatures for a number of reasons, otherwise if she resumes back to her typical sleeping spot in the following days. There isn't much to worry about!
@ProfessorHerp3 жыл бұрын
Great video man
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Thank you John!
@Austin-dc3ie Жыл бұрын
I had one as a kid it passed away it was my first I didn't know much about the uvb
@eastsideofthetracks83113 жыл бұрын
Very good informative video
@stev3nokeaminecraftgod2442 жыл бұрын
very detailed. I like.
@mme17923 жыл бұрын
I'm looking into getting a Chinese Water Dragon little, looking for a good and safe set up for littles. Thanks ☺️
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
This video will have all the information you need. 😃👍🏻
@ThsboiWilliam3 ай бұрын
Since water dragons are prone to nose rubbing, I came up with the idea of using glass tint, or mirrored glass film. I havent tried it yet but do you think it would work?
@AlexsAgamids3 ай бұрын
I’ve tried tinting the glass. The issue that occurs (especially with males) is that they can then slightly see their reflection. So they’ll attack said reflection and damage their face more jumping at the glass. I’d imagine such aggression would be worse with mirrored glass.
@joshuajones96973 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@iancoon9496 Жыл бұрын
I’m raising a water dragon from its young age, less than 3 months, and i’m using an all glass aquarium due to location and cost and size, should i put some bamboo across the sides of the tank to block the screen? or is it fine since he’s so young??
@AlexsAgamids Жыл бұрын
I would highly suggest covering the front and sides of the enclosure with paper completely. That will orevent any potential nose rubbing for the time being. Definitely prepare an adult enclosure. These guys grow fast and don’t do well in glass habitats!
@jillianthomas17702 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me where you got Ozzy tank from? I am thinking about getting a water dragon. Can you list everything inside of Ozzy tank?
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
Check out my video “Chinese Water Dragon Setup Costs”. I go over where to buy an enclosure like Ozzie’s, as well as the costs that are needed to pay for everything in a full complete setup like his.
@Ytreallybugginwithhandles3 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about a fogger system and misting system working together? I have both and the fogger always is running and the misting system is set to run for 30 seconds every 8 hours, I use coconut bark for the flooring and it stays mostly damp sometimes a very little on the wet side, I’m currently just starting to build my own custom tank for Him
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
If you truly need them, use them. However, I do not use foggers or automatic misting systems cause my cages are built well enough to where they naturally hold 80%RH.
@arvinkumar87562 жыл бұрын
Looking into getting the animal plastics enclosure. Is there a screen at the top? How did you get the lights and heat lamps inside the tank? Thank you so much...
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
The T5HO UVB lamps have mounting brackets so they can be installed on the inside. If you call AP Cages. They can get sockets installed on the inside so you can mount heat lamps on the inside.
@mattc98752 жыл бұрын
Hi there, quick question: glass is to avoid for nuse rubs and injuiries while screen and meshes do not keep humidity right. I live in South FL ad constantly have high humidity and direct sun almosy year-round, would a large screen/mesh custom cage or XL reptibreeze enclosure work or would the animal still rub/hit his face?
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
I would not suggest any of the commercial screen cage options. Fine mesh will quite literally “cheese grate” the flesh off a Chinese water dragons face as they rub against it. If you live in south FL. A wooden or PVC cage with solid sides and a screen top will prevent excess humidity from building up within the enclosure. As I said in the video: avoid glass, avoid screen, avoid mesh, and avoid the “tank toppers” (mesh cage on top of glass).
@Iamspark213 жыл бұрын
Great video
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@criticalyee61383 жыл бұрын
Great work ty :)
@terracooley74473 ай бұрын
What are your thoughts on coconut husk?
@AlexsAgamids3 ай бұрын
Not a big fan of it. When it gets too dry the small particles get stuck in the eyes of the Chinese water dragons when they soak and kick it all up. Hence why I prefer the “chip” since the bigger sizes won’t irritate them.
@omgitstdawg93523 жыл бұрын
Hi mate great video, alot of others seem to be quite amateurish. I'm looking at making something like your PVC enclosure, is the entire enclosure PVC or just the front panels? I've not used it before so was just wondering, many thanks
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
The PVC enclosure was manufactured by Animal Plastics (USA caging company). The front panel is one piece with the areas cut out for viewing. However the glass panes do completely cover the front of the enclosure.
@omgitstdawg93523 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids okay thank you, I live in the UK so won't be able to get it from thay company, I'll go to a hardware shop soon and get some PVC, can it just be put together using aquarium silocone?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
You need to make precise measurements and screw the pieces of PVC together. Then you seal the base and sides with silicone.
@samueldarke25248 ай бұрын
Where did you get the A35 pvc tank?
@AlexsAgamids8 ай бұрын
It’s the model A35 by Animal Plastics.
@Living.Fossils3 жыл бұрын
Hey, just had a quick question about the lighting, is it possible to just supplement them with D3 vitamins and not provide uvb?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
For this species: no. These guys do not appear to be like monitor lizards or leopard geckos to the point they can thrive without UVB lighting and get all their nutrients from their food. It seems time after time that water dragons (as well as most agamids) truly need the UV radiation to synthesize vitamin D3 for calcium. I personally do a mix and also supplement their diet with D3 because no matter which brand of bulb you use, nothing can mimic the sun. So proper UVB lights, plus a good calcium/vitamin supplement with a light amount of D3 (I use Repashy's Calcium Plus) seems to be the best combo for this sensitive species.
@nickf95473 жыл бұрын
Your video has alot of information! Its great. Where did you get your cork wood at?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
I buy all of my cork bark through Maryland Cork Company.
@kayleecruse17322 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids can I ask how did u order them on this website? Did u just email/ call them and tell them the measurements?
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I called them directly and asked for specific pieces to ensure I got everything I wanted. They did not disappoint 👌🏻
@kayleecruse17322 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids is it trustworthy? Because we have to give our card info threw the phone, and thx for helping
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
They are very trustworthy. Between this order I did for the enclosure shown in the video, as well as other orders I’ve done for baby enclosures and orders for the shop I work at. I’ve easily spent $600+ (and over $3,000 for the shop) with this company. Very safe and secure to pay over the phone.
@bubbythetank30072 жыл бұрын
Hay so is there a better way to ask questions and send you pictures other than KZbin I’m really interested and want the best for this dragon
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
You can email me (address in description) or shoot me a message in any of my social media pages listed in the video description as well.
@RNAPolymerase2 жыл бұрын
What I use for my water dragon is an actual humidity machine. You can get them for like 60 bucks, and are super good. they store humidity easily and are super easy to change out. However, I do have one question. For a larger taller tank, how do i gain more heat.
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
For taller enclosures, it's best to have all your heat mounted on the inside of the enclosure so the heat stays trapped and doesn't escape through the top. Otherwise heat tape controlled by a thermostat under the enclosure can help elevate ambient air temperatures.
@bigman6653 Жыл бұрын
Can I use a cage that’s the size of those for a baby or adolescent dragon? Just rather it be in an adult sized cage from the jump so I won’t have to make the transition later. But if it’s bad for the dragon then forget it.
@AlexsAgamids Жыл бұрын
For an adolescent that shouldn’t be an issue. However for a freshly hatched neonate: you may have issues getting them to eat and thermoregulate properly.
@bigman6653 Жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids thank you so much for the reply! I’ll trying purchasing an adolescent. I’m so hyped. I’ve watched all your videos man. I’m gonna try my best to replicate your set up. Gonna buy everything and have it set up and ready to go before I even buy the lizard.
@bigman6653 Жыл бұрын
And I’m glad I found your channel, because I was gonna get the lizard and break all the cardinal rules thinking they’re as easy to take care of as a bearded dragon. Waaaay different i see now.
@teresayoung42093 жыл бұрын
Do you have just 1 mini halogen dome in there or 2? I’m building an enclosure now
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
I have two. One on each side to offer multiple basking spots.
@marcotattoo3 жыл бұрын
hi can you keep them together, or u need to keep them separated? cheers!
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
They are best housed alone. Chinese water dragons are very aggressive to each other (especially when they are not breeding!)
@Kajedeh3 жыл бұрын
cool !
@mutantgoat49643 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex; what is that 6.4kelvin UVA light you have? And are they 10in' fixtures or 14'? I've been researching and can't find anything.
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
In my AP enclosure I am using two 24” T5 fixtures that produce 6.4K light. However in my plywood enclosure I have a 30” Zilla ProSol fixture with four 5watt 6.5K LED’s.
@mutantgoat49643 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids thank you so much. I've got a wooden frame cage for my water dragon I'm putting together. I sadly have him in 3 Chameleon cages put together; with bed sheets and stuff around the sides and front. But that's why I'm rushing this project! Thanks again. You're the very few who knows much about water dragons; I come from Pennsylvania so our reptile hobby up here isn't the best.
@mutantgoat49643 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids one more question for you. Did you use dry lock or a poly based coat for the waterproofing of your wooden cage?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Yup! I used 100% water based polyurethane. But Drylock would work 10x better!
@mutantgoat49643 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids awesome thank you. What are your thoughts on the "Liquid Rubber?".
@LuisReyes-os4qn3 жыл бұрын
I am looking into getting a pvc enclosure like yours, I went on animal plastic & another site but am afraid I am not looking at the right ones. Could you tell me what model your enclosure is?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
This cage is an A35! I had a few customizations added onto it.
@bethmarsh2465 Жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids where would I find one?
@AlexsAgamids Жыл бұрын
@@bethmarsh2465, there are a lot of PVC enclosure manufacturers. I purchase all of mine from Animal Plastics cages (www.apcages.com) The model shown in this video is an A35.
@thedarkwolf89533 жыл бұрын
Hey alex where can I get a good wooden enclosure
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
My wooden enclosure was built by me. Otherwise most custom enclosures will be made from PVC. (Which can be purchased from companies like ReptileKages, Scale-box, & AP Cages)
@odinwelle85883 жыл бұрын
i heard grow tents are good housing ?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Yep! Grow tents are another good way to house water dragons!
@amitpavlo55473 жыл бұрын
Hi! Loving your videos! What is your pvc cage dimensions? What dimensions do you recommend for 3 CWD? (Male and 2 females)
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
For a trio of Chinese water dragons, I would not do anything smaller than 6’x3’x6’. These are VERY aggressive lizards to one another (that’s why I keep my pair separate aside from the breeding season). So while you’ll want one big enclosure for them. I’d HIGHLY advise you have two other enclosures on hand incase you need to separate them (unless they kill each other first!)
@amitpavlo55473 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids got it! Thanks! I’m having thoughts about doing a paludarium (with not very much plants) with background from all of the sides and paper in the front. What are you thinking about that idea?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
It can be done. I personally would never use glass for Chinese water dragons though. Even if the glass is covered: the screen top (as mentioned in the video) will never hold the 80%RH they need. Even if your enclosure is a paladarium with an all water bottom (which is also not a good idea).
@amitpavlo55473 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids lol, after your video I have second thoughts on the paludarium. If I will use a glass top? And how the humidity will not be at 80%RH if there is 50G of water down below? And why paludarium isn’t a good idea for CWD? I know they are a good swimmers.
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
If you choose to use a glass top, then it ‘can’ work. The issue is Chinese water dragons are arboreal, not semi-aquatic. So if you have an all water bottom, you risk the enclosure being too wet (as said in the video). Often to not it’s better to have an easy to clean water section, and provide high air humidity via misting. Just make sure with a glass top that your UVB and heat light is placed in the inside (as UVB doesn’t go through glass)
@butterflyblox56033 жыл бұрын
Just a quick question why are fish tanks not good for water dragons?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Water dragons do not understand the concept of a clear barrier. They also require VERY high humidity and heat. So if you have a glass tank with a screen top. The dragon will not be able to comprehend the clear barrier and thus it will destroy it’s face attempting to run through the glass. The screen top will never allow a healthy retention of high humidity. Simply put: you can’t keep a fish tank at constant 80% relative humidity while maintaining heat lamps in top. Fish tanks are best used for what they are: used for fish. But when maintaining a tropical lizard from Indo-China: Wooden and PVC enclosures are necessary for them to thrive in captivity.
@緑の部屋3 жыл бұрын
I took care of chinese water daragon now I have green basilisk. I couldn't usderstand when you talk about humidity. I'm sorry I don't understand English very much. I want to know how do you keep enclosure's humidity? I use supersonic humidifier.
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
To maintain high humidity, I have all my lighting on the inside so the top of the enclosure is pretty much solid. Then I just spray the enclosure 2-3 times a day and that does the trick just fine 👍🏻
@緑の部屋3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids just spray 2or3 times in a day enclosure can keep humidity around 80〜90%... wow that's very eco! I'm gonna use spray on summer because water is cold for winter. Thanks for telling me. support you from🇯🇵
@thebestunreleased75543 жыл бұрын
He know what he is doing
@tobidaking88972 жыл бұрын
Where Can i buy this terrarium
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
Look up Animal Plastics online. This model is the A35 (72”x24”x48”).
@bernadetteramos19402 жыл бұрын
I keep my enclosure at 95 basking spot, the rest of habitat ranges from 80-85, except the feeding area stays around 77
@Tactical.chocolate3 жыл бұрын
Do these rules apply to Australian water dragons as well?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Nope! Austrailian water dragons are cared for differently.
@Tactical.chocolate3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids dang thank you're. Doesn't seem like many ppl have them here on KZbin. I want to build a self sustaining eco system for mine
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Give me some time. I do plan to work with Austrailian water dragons in the future! :D
@Tactical.chocolate3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids awesome
@Tactical.chocolate3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids new sub
@taylora73973 жыл бұрын
i’m thinking of getting a chinese water dragon and i can’t decide between getting a male and a female. one thing that i’m worried about is if females have periods? i know female chameleons can get them and it is a mess! i’m just wondering if female chinese water dragons get them too?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Yes, female Chinese water dragons will go through times in which they lay infertile eggs. However, as long as you have the proper substrate for them to nest (as mentioned in the video) then you will have no issues with them. Too many keepers "overthink" infertile eggs and water dragons. All it comes down to is simply providing a deep dirt substrate or lay box and they do the rest. Easy peasy, no hard thinking, and your dragon will thrive :)
@taylora73973 жыл бұрын
okay, thank you!
@godzillatoons39472 жыл бұрын
If I was to buy a Chinese Water Dragon, what would be your recommended place to buy them?
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
Find a good breeder and get on their waitlist. All dragons sold in “big box” pet shops will be wild-caught and you’ll spend a fortune on vet bills and meds. (I am a breeder and am hoping my pair goes this season! If not, message any of my social media pages in the description and I can forward you to other breeders so you can start with a clean, parasite free, healthy water dragon)
@godzillatoons39472 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids Okay, thanks!
@godzillatoons39472 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids where could I find good breeders?
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
You can look for them online via social media and of course on classified forums.
@ramonwilliams48173 жыл бұрын
Are you breeding them still
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@itscindylouu93473 жыл бұрын
When I got my water dragon I was definitely super concerned about the nose rubbing but he’s actually never even done it guess he’s just different lol
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
They definitely "don't nose rub" until they do... You're definitely lucky for now. But sooner or later they end up rubbing. Best to avoid the risk of nose rub from the start by covering up any ground level viewing areas 👍🏻
@cheyanneschutte93243 жыл бұрын
How long does it take for a young baby one to become full grown?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
If they’re cared for correctly. A hatchling Chinese water dragon can reach 20”-30” (depending on sex) by it’s first year of life. So pretty much: they will need their adult enclosure by six months of age give/take.
@Oczarka3 жыл бұрын
how do you mount your UV lights to the ceiling?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
I used either under cabinet T8 fixtures (for my plywood build), and for my PVC cage I used T5 Reptile Basics fixtures that have the screw mounts with them. It8s pretty straightforward and allows the dragons to have unfiltered UVB.
@Oczarka3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids In my fixture I have the screw holes at the back but one of the holes doesnt allow for the screw to go all the way in like the other does. Do you have any idea why? they're the usual black UVB lights
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I would not know. Your best bet would be to simply upgrade from a “black light”, to a actual UVB light such as those made by Zoomed or Arcadia.
@the_animal_ark3 жыл бұрын
They are soo tame and not freaking on you
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ve put years of work into my dragons.
@tylasandquist56203 жыл бұрын
WHERE DO I GET LARGE CORK BARK LIKE THIS
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Maryland Cork Co.
@myzoo28563 жыл бұрын
OK so I cannot seem to find a captive bred one anywhere do you think it’s OK if I go for a wild caught or should I just keep looking or do you have any suggestions
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Best to keep looking. You will save SO MUCH time, money, and stress by going with a captive born & bred Chinese water dragon. I understand the “appeal” of a wild-caught Chinese water dragon because they are “cheap and replaceable”. But you’ll have spent more money going through multiple wild-caught dragons that simply die on you, when you could’ve just spent the extra money from the start on a captive born & bred lizard that’ll thrive.
@myzoo28563 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids Do you have any places where I could find them captive bred for a reasonable price
@myzoo28563 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids I found one farm raised that’s the closest can’t find nothing captive bred
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Captive born & bred dragons will not be "reasonable". You truly pay for what you get. At the end of the day: a Chinese water dragon will cost roughly $1,000+ to setup fully. If money is of concern, I'd suggest looking into other lizards such as crested geckos and leopard geckos as they will be much better for a "budget" friendly lizard. As for "farm-bred" water dragons, they're the same as wild-caught dragons, but simply "held" at a farm before being shipped overseas. There is no legit breeding of them (I have contacts in Jakarta who have confirmed this for me).
@myzoo28563 жыл бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids No it’s not I’m worried about the money I know the set up cost that I’m using a grow tent that is 4 x 2 x 5 so I’m well aware of the prices and I’ve set up the entire enclosure just not sure if I should just go with a wild caught because I literally can’t find a captive bred anywhere and OK thank you for clarifying the difference because they were charging $35 more for the farm bread and trust me I already have all the beginner lizards I’ve been in the hobby for five years just trying to work on finding either a captive bred or a long-term captive
@samuelgilpin69433 жыл бұрын
How do you check for uvi between 2 or 3
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
You can use a Solar Meter to determine the UVI output. Otherwise the company will have labels on the bulb packaging telling you the UVI it gives off based on the intensity of the bulb and the distance it produced the UVI from.
@ramonwilliams48173 жыл бұрын
Do you sell any of the babies
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Yup! Whenever I produce any of course!
@bubbythetank30072 жыл бұрын
What about repta bark
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
That can “work”. But it doesn’t absorb water as well as ReptiChip (ReptiBark is more expensive than ReptiChip)
@ryanhughes-cz1jr5 ай бұрын
so I can go without a big pool or pond to swim in and just have a container of water and just change it all the time
@AlexsAgamids5 ай бұрын
Correct! Obviously don't use a "small" water bowl by any means. But a large tub (I've also used cat litter boxes in the past) that offers the dragon a opportunity to completely soak, while also being able to get easily cleaned will suffice.
@vilenmartirosyan14643 жыл бұрын
where can i get a healthy Chinese water dragon?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
A good breeder! Definitely check classified forums and such.
@stephkukurudza2354 Жыл бұрын
Uba and uvb?
@AlexsAgamids Жыл бұрын
Yes. UVB allows the lizard to create vitamin D3 which in turn allows the absorption of calcium. UVA light allows the lizard to establish a direct circadian rhythm and enable it to locate precise basking areas.
@captaingecko687 Жыл бұрын
Man I can’t afford that😞😞😞
@ashleymarie65853 жыл бұрын
How the hell are people keeping lizards in grow tents? Can they not get out?
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Excellent question, But alas I do not use grow tents. So I have no clue!
@hunterpapay4543 жыл бұрын
A little aggressive and sarcastic but good video details either way
@AlexsAgamids3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you gotta be a little moody to get a point across ;)
@newforce56992 жыл бұрын
You say that screens and tanks are no good... But it seems there is hardly any air flow at all in your setups. What about oxygen? In nature animals done live in stagnate air.
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
The AP enclosure has slits all throughout the back of the enclosure. The Plywood enclosure has vents along the front of the doors. Check out my latest video “How to Setup the PERFECT Chinese water dragon Enclosure”. I go over more about ventilation and how to balance things out so there is suffcient air exchange, yet the enclosure can still maintain high humidity.
@silviaorellana48132 жыл бұрын
Please I need some help please please
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
If you have any questions. Feel free to email me at hydrosaurinae@gmail.com and I’ll do my best to get back to you as soon as possible! - Alex
@brapak94832 жыл бұрын
they need moving water
@AlexsAgamids2 жыл бұрын
While I appreciate the info. There is no evidence that they “need” moving water. Myself and others have been focusing on offering clean water daily for many years of keeping and have had the same success (if not more!) by using easy to clean water basins.
@blazetube11643 жыл бұрын
Second
@brehe16573 жыл бұрын
Third
@bernadetteramos19402 жыл бұрын
90-95 temps is what I’ve read and exotic veterinary reiterated
@hardremer333 ай бұрын
You always talk about everything like it's a hassle, where is your joy in keeping these animals?
@AlexsAgamids3 ай бұрын
I certainly don’t mean to come across in a negative way. I’m merely trying to be real with the husbandry that goes into working with this species in captivity. I get a lot of joy out of working with water dragons! (I’d at least like to think so going on 11 years of keeping them, and as of this comment now owning eleven water dragons!) Not trying to deter anyone from keeping them. But more so wanting to provide a critical and honest explanation of what goes into keeping them! Thanks for watching!
@hardremer333 ай бұрын
@@AlexsAgamids Honestly it might be smart to deter some people. Just saw a girl selling her waterdragon and she had it in a small exoterra terrarium with a tiny waterbowl. I didn't realise the lack of knowledge people have about this species before i made the previous comment
@AlexsAgamids3 ай бұрын
I'll have to respectfully disagree. Deterring people will only be seen as negative and arguably come across as "gate keeping" (ex: "You shouldn't keep water dragons, but I can!"). Such context and ideologies would be negative, and that is personally not what I am for when it comes to working with water dragons in captivity. I am sorry to hear about your negative experience regarding seeing someone incorrectly maintaining a water dragon and listing it for sale. However, I hope through the content of this channel: education will help further the knowledge, captive husbandry, and respect Chinese water dragons deserve when maintained in captivity giving everyone a fair chance at enjoying these amazing lizards in the reptile-keeping hobby.
@zarko54903 жыл бұрын
first
@TOTALLYWICKED111 ай бұрын
If you don't provide a water feature large enough for them to swim you "cannot call it proper. To base it around the idea they survive and breed is pointless.....I can survive in prison but i would rather not
@AlexsAgamids11 ай бұрын
Hey there! My apologizes if perhaps the idea regarding water bowls in the video was confusing. It's been noted by many experienced keepers and breeders of water dragons that this species will thrive with frequent access to clean water as opposed to an excessively large water section which will be soiled rapidly due to the excessive amounts of waste this species produces. The most notable example being Bert Langerwarf of Agama International as he pioneered keeping water dragons in captivity. This species truly thrives better in captivity when given frequent access to a water basin that is easily changed and maintained for cleanliness versus surviving off of a larger water basin riddled with bacteria from their frequent use of it. Hopefully that makes sense! Thanks for watching! ~ Alex