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hello.
i hope to be getting a water dragon soon and would like to know the difference between thier personalities. i've heard that chinese water dragons can be a bit more nervous. as for food, crickets, mealworms, pinks and fuzzies, and fruits and veggies? or is thier anything special that has to be done with thier feeding? at one sitting, how much "meat" do you feed them as compaired to greens and fruits? does one species need higher humidity than others? is one species more social? do males except other males into thier own territory or are they territorial twards other males?
sorry for all the questions but i'm just trying to ask questions i couldnt find answered on caresheets i've found.
thanks,
connor

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1.2 leopard geckos1.0 jungle carpet python
1.1 columbian BCI

I will try and help you as best I can, as I dont own Aussies, but know people who do and what I have read myself...

Crickets, Superworms, Silkworms, Roaches are all good insect diets, hatchlings and juvies should be fed everday, hatchlings at least twice... as adults they can be fed pinkies and fuzzies if they grow large enough (some even feed full grown adult mice)
Most waterdragons that I know of have rarely eaten greens or fruits, but I would definately try this out, stick with dark leafy greens.

Chinese waterdragons tend to be flighty/nervous, but will get used to you, some wont some will, it depends on the particular dragon. Aussies (remember this is heresay) can be more aggressive towards humans, but according to agama international, if kept in a large enough enclosure, males get along fine. Asians on the other hand can be aggressive towards each other, even females together.

Chinese waterdragons need higher humidity, at least 70%, whereas Aussies need around 50%

Did I miss anything?

I have three aussies, they're pretty good so far. I house mine separate because they are all growing at a different pace. I got them from Agama International last september. So far, I like them a lot! They aren't aggressive and I have never seen one get pissed with me. However, they are very fast and will protest when you first pick them up, then they calm down nicely. Mine are pretty good at being petted inside their enclosure, they just close their eyes and seem to like it. They seem to eat crickets and supers fairly well, but if it doesn't move, they won't touch it. I have given them canned cat food and fruit varieties of canned dog treats, but they won't touch the canned crickets, my beardies love those. I am still in the process of trying things with them. I did offer them some wax worms, they didn't seem to like those. All in all, they're pretty good as pets. I bought three so I could choose the one that I liked best and sell the other two. Its gonna be hard, they're all nice dragons. Anyway, I hope I've helped a little.

i think you pretty much covered it, along with the other post from seductivereptile. all i would like now is a size picture of a full grown australina. i've seen pics of adult chinese. thanks for your help
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1.2 leopard geckos1.0 jungle carpet python
1.1 columbian BCI

Since my aussie wds are still young, I am posting a pic from Agama International. I would suggest that you purchase yours from AI, if you decide on one. Bert is the pro when it comes to aussie wds. I hope he won't mind me posting his pic.

I forgot to mention that the aussies don't need super hot or humid conditions to maintain their health. They actually prefer cooler temps like 85/88 on the hot spot. I would also suggest taking a look at Agama International website for more information. There's also one benefit that I forgot to mention, all of the aussies are cbb. Take care