{"id":156174,"date":"2022-07-14T12:15:46","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:15:46","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:15:46","slug":"how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/","title":{"rendered":"How large do Chinese water dragons get?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_large_do_Chinese_water_dragons_get\" title=\"How large do Chinese water dragons get?\">How large do Chinese water dragons get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_Chinese_water_dragon_to_grow_full_size\" title=\"How long does it take a Chinese water dragon to grow full size?\">How long does it take a Chinese water dragon to grow full size?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_long_is_a_water_dragon\" title=\"How long is a water dragon?\">How long is a water dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#What_size_tank_does_a_water_dragon_need\" title=\"What size tank does a water dragon need?\">What size tank does a water dragon need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#Do_Chinese_water_dragons_get_big\" title=\"Do Chinese water dragons get big?\">Do Chinese water dragons get big?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_big_is_a_full_grown_Chinese_water_dragon\" title=\"How big is a full grown Chinese water dragon?\">How big is a full grown Chinese water dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_quickly_do_Chinese_water_dragons_grow\" title=\"How quickly do Chinese water dragons grow?\">How quickly do Chinese water dragons grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_big_should_a_Chinese_water_dragons_tank_be\" title=\"How big should a Chinese water dragons tank be?\">How big should a Chinese water dragons tank be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_fast_does_a_water_dragon_grow\" title=\"How fast does a water dragon grow?\">How fast does a water dragon grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#Do_Chinese_water_dragons_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do Chinese water dragons like to be held?\">Do Chinese water dragons like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_big_is_a_Water_Dragon\" title=\"How big is a Water Dragon?\">How big is a Water Dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_long_is_a_Chinese_water_dragon\" title=\"How long is a Chinese water dragon?\">How long is a Chinese water dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_tall_are_Chinese_water_dragons\" title=\"How tall are Chinese water dragons?\">How tall are Chinese water dragons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_big_is_an_Australian_Water_Dragon\" title=\"How big is an Australian Water Dragon?\">How big is an Australian Water Dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#What_size_tank_does_a_baby_Chinese_water_dragon_need\" title=\"What size tank does a baby Chinese water dragon need?\">What size tank does a baby Chinese water dragon need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#What_should_I_put_in_my_water_dragon_tank\" title=\"What should I put in my water dragon tank?\">What should I put in my water dragon tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_big_can_water_dragons_get\" title=\"How big can water dragons get?\">How big can water dragons get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_big_do_small_Chinese_water_dragons_get\" title=\"How big do small Chinese water dragons get?\">How big do small Chinese water dragons get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_big_does_a_male_Chinese_water_dragon_get\" title=\"How big does a male Chinese water dragon get?\">How big does a male Chinese water dragon get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_long_do_Chinese_water_dragons_live_for\" title=\"How long do Chinese water dragons live for?\">How long do Chinese water dragons live for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_Chinese_water_dragon_to_grow\" title=\"How long does it take for a Chinese water dragon to grow?\">How long does it take for a Chinese water dragon to grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#Do_Chinese_water_dragons_like_to_be_handled\" title=\"Do Chinese water dragons like to be handled?\">Do Chinese water dragons like to be handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#What_gallon_tank_does_a_water_dragon_need\" title=\"What gallon tank does a water dragon need?\">What gallon tank does a water dragon need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#Do_Chinese_water_dragons_need_water_in_their_tank\" title=\"Do Chinese water dragons need water in their tank?\">Do Chinese water dragons need water in their tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-large-do-chinese-water-dragons-get\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_Chinese_water_dragon_to_reach_full_size\" title=\"How long does it take for a Chinese water dragon to reach full size?\">How long does it take for a Chinese water dragon to reach full size?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_large_do_Chinese_water_dragons_get\"><\/span>How large do Chinese water dragons get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_Chinese_water_dragon_to_grow_full_size\"><\/span>How long does it take a Chinese water dragon to grow full size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most Chinese water dragons reach their potential full size by the age of <b>18-24 months, with growth spurts at around 6-12 months of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_a_water_dragon\"><\/span>How long is a water dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Including their tails, which comprise about two-thirds of their total length, <b>adult females grow to about 60 cm (2 feet) long, and adult males can grow slightly longer than one metre (39 inches) and weigh about 1 kg. Males show bolder colouration and have larger heads than females. Colour is less distinct in juveniles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_tank_does_a_water_dragon_need\"><\/span>What size tank does a water dragon need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An adult Chinese water dragon should live in a terrarium thats <b>at least 55 gallons. Make sure the terrarium has a screened lid that fits tightly, so your pet cant escape.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chinese_water_dragons_get_big\"><\/span>Do Chinese water dragons get big?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ADULT SIZE: <b>Male adults reach about 3 feet, while females average 2 feet long; a large portion of the overall length is made up of the tail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_full_grown_Chinese_water_dragon\"><\/span>How big is a full grown Chinese water dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_quickly_do_Chinese_water_dragons_grow\"><\/span>How quickly do Chinese water dragons grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinese Water Dragon Size Females are fully grown at approximately two feet, weighing just over two pounds. They will reach their adult size <b>around one to two years of age but dont become sexually mature until two to three years of age. Hatchlings are about five to six inches in length.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_Chinese_water_dragons_tank_be\"><\/span>How big should a Chinese water dragons tank be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>55 gallons<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_does_a_water_dragon_grow\"><\/span>How fast does a water dragon grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinese Water Dragon Size Females are fully grown at approximately two feet, weighing just over two pounds. They will reach their adult size <b>around one to two years of age but dont become sexually mature until two to three years of age. Hatchlings are about five to six inches in length.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chinese_water_dragons_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do Chinese water dragons like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Under ideal conditions, water dragons reach adult size in <b>12 years; upgrade habitat size as your reptile grows.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_Water_Dragon\"><\/span>How big is a Water Dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_a_Chinese_water_dragon\"><\/span>How long is a Chinese water dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_tall_are_Chinese_water_dragons\"><\/span>How tall are Chinese water dragons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Description. Chinese water dragons can grow up to <b>36 (0.9m) in total length, including tail, and can live from 10 to 15 years. Coloration ranges from dark to light green, or sometimes purple with an orange stomach.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_an_Australian_Water_Dragon\"><\/span>How big is an Australian Water Dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Including their tails, which comprise about two-thirds of their total length, <b>adult females grow to about 60 cm (2 feet) long, and adult males can grow slightly longer than one metre (39 inches) and weigh about 1 kg. Males show bolder colouration and have larger heads than females.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_tank_does_a_baby_Chinese_water_dragon_need\"><\/span>What size tank does a baby Chinese water dragon need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A single baby Chinese water dragon of up to 12 months old can live in a <b>minimum 55 gallon tank. Make sure to choose a large vertical cage like this large tall Exo Terra tank 36x 18x 24, which is around 67 gallons.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_put_in_my_water_dragon_tank\"><\/span>What should I put in my water dragon tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_water_dragons_get\"><\/span>How big can water dragons get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Humidity. Within the environment, <b>Chinese water dragons need a good pool of water. It should be large and deep enough that a dragon can submerge at least half its height.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_small_Chinese_water_dragons_get\"><\/span>How big do small Chinese water dragons get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinese Water Dragon Size Females are fully grown at approximately two feet, weighing just over two pounds. They will reach their adult size <b>around one to two years of age but dont become sexually mature until two to three years of age. Hatchlings are about five to six inches in length.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_a_male_Chinese_water_dragon_get\"><\/span>How big does a male Chinese water dragon get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After growing to approximately <b>10 inches, and after shedding their skin a few times, the upper body becomes a bright green, ranging from aqua to mint green. Adult males grow to approximately 3 feet in length; adult females measure approximately 2 feet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Chinese_water_dragons_live_for\"><\/span>How long do Chinese water dragons live for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_Chinese_water_dragon_to_grow\"><\/span>How long does it take for a Chinese water dragon to grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinese Water Dragon Size They will reach their adult size around <b>one to two years of age but dont become sexually mature until two to three years of age. Hatchlings are about five to six inches in length.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chinese_water_dragons_like_to_be_handled\"><\/span>Do Chinese water dragons like to be handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ADULT SIZE: <b>Male adults reach about 3 feet, while females average 2 feet long; a large portion of the overall length is made up of the tail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_gallon_tank_does_a_water_dragon_need\"><\/span>What gallon tank does a water dragon need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vital FactsSize36 inches Snout to vent length of 2 inches at birthLifespan12 to 20 yearsDietOmnivoresTank Size<b>75 gallon wooden vivarium<\/b>5 more rowsx26bull;29-Aug-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chinese_water_dragons_need_water_in_their_tank\"><\/span>Do Chinese water dragons need water in their tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Humidity. Within the environment, <b>Chinese water dragons need a good pool of water. It should be large and deep enough that a dragon can submerge at least half its height.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_Chinese_water_dragon_to_reach_full_size\"><\/span>How long does it take for a Chinese water dragon to reach full size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most Chinese water dragons reach their potential full size by the age of <b>18-24 months, with growth spurts at around 6-12 months of age.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How large do Chinese water dragons get?How long does it take a Chinese water dragon to grow full size?How long is a water dragon?What size tank does a water dragon need?Do Chinese water dragons get big?How big is a full grown Chinese water dragon?How quickly do Chinese water dragons grow?How big should&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-156174","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156174"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156174"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156174\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156174"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156174"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156174"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}