Index
About Water Dragons
BEFORE you purchase a Water Dragon...
Care of the Chinese Water Dragon
Special Housing Requirements
Choosing a Dragon
Introducing Another Dragon
Female or Male?
Traveling with your Dragon
Common Problems
First Aid
The Importance of Vet Care
Tips (With Stories)
Chinese Water Dragon FAQ
Chinese Water Dragon Quiz
Water Dragon Links
General Lizards
General Lizard FAQ
Photo Gallery
Message Board
Lizard Topsites
The Herpetologist Ring
My Dragons
How to Contact Me
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Facts About Water Dragons
-Besides being excellent and lifelong companions, (if properly maintained) there are many interesting facts about Water Dragons.
-Water Dragons are sometimes known as the "mini Iguana," due to their similar looks and are both listed under the large lizard family.
-Female Water Dragons are capable of producing eggs, whether they have calpulated with a male or not.
-Water Dragons have very "unique" tail uses. They use them for balance, leverage when climbing, whipping, and can even drop (literally, "drop") them when frightened or mishandled.
-Another interesting "body matter" fact is the way Water Dragons use their front and back legs. The front legs are used
-Water Dragons are fast runners, and can even run bipedally.
-There is a very round and shiny spot (1-2 mm) on the top of a dragons' head, between the eyes. That spot is called the "parietal eye." It senses different shades of light.
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