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Frilled Dragon
Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
The most recognizable characteristic
of a Frilled Dragon is the large piece of skin attached
to their neck that opens up when they become scared. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Chlamydosaurus kingii |
| Lifespan: |
12 to 15 years |
| Average Size: |
25 to 30 inches |
| Origin: |
Australia and New Guinea |
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Feeding |
Although the Frilled Dragon is an omnivore its primary
diet is made up of insects. Crickets, butterworms and
silkworms should make up the primary food source with
other insects offered occassionally.
Frilled Dragons will almost certainly drink water from
a dish meaning they will need a fresh, clean supply
of drinking water at all times. This will involve chaning
the water on a daily basis. They are also known to lick
water off the plants in their enclosure so it is a good
idea to mist their habitat once or twice per day. |
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Habitat |
| Humidity: |
Humidity levels can vary safely from 45% to 60%
however any higher than that can be dangerous. |
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| Physical Design: |
Frilled Dragons enjoy to climb so take this into
account when you are designing or choosing a habitat
for them to live in. Be sure to provide numerous
branches and plants that stretch to the top of the
habitat. |
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| Size: |
Frilled Dragons are known for being very active
which will require a larger than normal enclosure. |
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| Substrate: |
Frilled Dragons will commonly ingest their subtrate
if it is small enough so the best idea for them
is to use either newsprint or reptile carpet. |
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| Temperature: |
A heat gradient of 85 degrees F on the warm end
and 75 degrees F on the cool side is perfect for
Frilled Dragons. As with most lizards the temperature
at night can safely drop a few degrees. |
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