Chinese Water Dragon
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=== Sexing === | === Sexing === | ||
The sex of young Chinese water dragons is impossible unless you get one DNA tested or probed by an experienced vet. Probing is invasive and can cause deadly results if done incorrectly. Usually you have to wait until maturity and the physical differences become apparent. This usually happens at about 18 months to 2 years. Even then it’s hard if you don’t have a comparison to look at…so search for some pictures and see if yours looks more like a female, or a male. | The sex of young Chinese water dragons is impossible unless you get one DNA tested or probed by an experienced vet. Probing is invasive and can cause deadly results if done incorrectly. Usually you have to wait until maturity and the physical differences become apparent. This usually happens at about 18 months to 2 years. Even then it’s hard if you don’t have a comparison to look at…so search for some pictures and see if yours looks more like a female, or a male. | ||
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| + | If you are experienced at louping, young dragons can be sexed as early as six months. Male water dragons will have glands located on the underside of each back leg. These look like large, brownish pores. | ||
== Conclusion == | == Conclusion == | ||
* Lizard Care from A to Z (Paperback) by Richard Bartlett and Patricia Bartlett | * Lizard Care from A to Z (Paperback) by Richard Bartlett and Patricia Bartlett | ||
* Green Water Dragons: Plus Sailfin Lizards & Basilisks (Advanced Vivarium Systems) by Jerry G. Walls | * Green Water Dragons: Plus Sailfin Lizards & Basilisks (Advanced Vivarium Systems) by Jerry G. Walls | ||
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