Diet of Chinese Water Dragons
Get some food for your skinny friend. After al, that is what it
needs. This small three feet long reptile has various feeding
requirements at various stages of its life.
 Chinese water dragons don’t eat too much at a time. But don’t starve
your water dragons. Give them food at regular intervals. Maybe they will
just eat a bit every time. Insects, worms and vegetables can be included
in their diet.
Insects:
The Chinese water dragons love eating this. Insects have a high amount
of phosphorus which is good for the dragons. Don’t feed them with large
amount of insects. Insects have a hard exoskeleton which becomes almost
indigestible to the reptiles if they have too much of it. Pet owners are
clever so they gut load the insects with generous contributions of
vegetables. They also stuff it with calcium and vitamins before feeding
them to the reptiles. Crickets, mealworms, king mealworms, Super worms
and wax worms can be given to them as food.
You can buy them from pet stores or order them. If you want to breed
insects to reduce costs you can do that do. But there are some typical
methods to do that so make sure you consult an expert. There is a common
question of all the reptile lovers. Maybe you have already understood
what the question is. The answer is you cannot feed the Chinese water
dragons with insects that you find in your garden. They might be
carrying diseases or may be laden with pesticides. They will do no good
to your reptile except making it ill.
Don’t try feeding fireflies. They can even kill your pet reptiles. It is
better if you don’t experiment with new insects.
Earthworms:
When you are making the diet chart of your little pet then how can you
forget the earthworms? Earthworms are nutritious and so they will keep
your reptile happy. They are soft and so they are easily digestible.
Whole prey:
You can give pinkies (new born pink mouse) or fuzzies (a little older
mouse) to your reptiles. Fishes especially gold fishes can be given as
food to the Chinese water dragons. Feeder fish can be an alternative
too. Don’t give live prey to the reptiles. The fight is not only scary
to watch but it may also cause serious damage to your little dragon. The
rodents generally carry infections in their teeth. Your Chinese water
dragon may fall sick or even die if it gets bitten by the rodent.
Sometimes the reptiles get wounded during the fight. There is no reason
as to why you will let your reptile get wounded.
Fruits and vegetables: If crickets, worms are becoming a
headache to you then start off with vegetables and fruits. Chinese water
dragons may nib some fruits such as figs, raspberries, strawberries and
blueberries. They generally stay away from vegetables. You can try
vegetables like sweet potato, green beans and carrots.
Every reptile has a different eating capacity. Keep a close watch on
your reptiles. Note the amount they eat everyday. Increase the amount of
food if you think they look hungry. But don’t make them overeat. They
will become overweight and will fall sick. Of course, you will not feed
your Chinese water dragon with dog food or cat food.
They may prove to be harmful. The size of the food items matter. Tear
the food into pieces that are no bigger than the size of their heads.
If you are not sure about the way it lives and survives then do visit
the internet. There are various websites which will give you ample
information about the care of a reptile. Stick to the food items listed
here. They will keep your little friend healthy and active.
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