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Sailfin Dragon
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Common name: Sailfin Dragon
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Scientific name: Hydrosaurus species (several, including Hydrosaurus pustulatus, Hydrosaurus weberi, Hydrosaurus amboinensis)
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Origin: Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
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Size: One of the largest agamid lizards
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Length: 3–4 feet (including tail)
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Weight: 2–5 lbs (males much larger)
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Lifespan: 15–25 years in captivity (with proper care)
🧬 Appearance
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Body: Long, powerful, and athletic with strong limbs and claws
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Tail: Laterally compressed with a large, sail-like fin on adult males (used for display and swimming)
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Color: Greens, browns, purples, and sometimes blueish tones — males are more vivid
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Head: Angular with a prominent crest, large eyes, and expressive face
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Unique features: Males develop spectacular dorsal sails and can look “dinosaur-like”
🧠 Temperament
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Personality: Intelligent but naturally skittish; can tame down with patient, consistent handling
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Handling: Stress-prone — prefer to climb, swim, and observe rather than be held
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Behavior: Arboreal and semi-aquatic; excellent swimmers and fast movers
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Social: Best housed singly (males especially territorial)
🏡 Habitat & Care (in captivity)
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Enclosure size: Very large custom-built enclosure — at least 6–8 ft tall, 6+ ft long, and 3–4 ft wide for an adult
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Environment needs: Think “jungle with a river” — vertical space, branches, basking areas, and a large water pool for swimming
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Temperature:
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Basking spot: 95–105°F
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Ambient: 80–90°F
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Night: 75–78°F
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Humidity: 70–90% (essential — misting systems, live plants, and water features)
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Lighting: Strong UVB lighting and heat lamps required for bone health and metabolism
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Substrate: Soil, cypress mulch, bioactive setups with drainage
🍴 Diet
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Type: Omnivore (mostly herbivorous with some animal protein)
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Staple foods: Dark leafy greens (collard, mustard, dandelion), squash, carrots, flowers
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Protein: Insects (crickets, dubia roaches, silkworms), occasional fish, snails, or small rodents (rarely — too fatty)
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Fruit: Limited amounts of berries, mango, or papaya
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Supplements: Calcium + D3 and vitamins required regularly
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