Water Dragon | Intellagama lesueurii — Australian water dragon, as identified in this listing.
Plan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.
At a Glance
| Origin & natural habitat |
Eastern Australia; wooded waterways and riparian vegetation. |
| Adult size |
Around 60–90 cm including tail. |
| Lifespan |
Around 15–20 years. |
| Temperament |
Individuals vary; allow time to settle before any handling. |
| Activity |
Day-active. |
| Social needs |
House individually. |
Housing & Setup
Enclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.
| Adult housing |
Plan a large semi-arboreal adult enclosure around 180 × 90 × 180 cm or larger, with substantial usable land and a swimming area. |
| Enclosure type |
Large semi-aquatic, climbing enclosure. |
| Temperature |
Basking around 32–35°C; daytime ambient around 24–28°C, with a cooler retreat and suitable night drop. |
| Lighting & UVB |
Provide a regular day/night cycle with darkness at night. Select species-appropriate UVB, with shaded retreats and safe lamp distances. |
| Humidity / moisture |
Around 60–80%, with good ventilation. |
| Substrate |
Species-appropriate, pesticide-free substrate; avoid aromatic woods. |
| Furnishings & filtration |
Substantial branches, shaded hides and a filtered bathing/swimming area with safe exits. |
Behaviour & Compatibility
House individually unless a specialist large setup is agreed. Keep clear sight barriers around glass to reduce snout rubbing.
Feeding & Nutrition
Offer varied gut-loaded live insects with suitable additional foods matched to age; adults may accept some appropriate plant foods. Gut-load feeder insects and use calcium and a reptile multivitamin according to the product instructions and the animal’s UVB provision. Avoid overlapping vitamin D3 products; ask our reptile team to check the schedule for this animal. Maintain clean water large enough for immersion; confirm the current diet with the team.
Routine Care
Check temperatures, humidity, appetite and behaviour daily. Replace drinking water and remove waste promptly. Clean bowls and contaminated furnishings regularly; monitor weight and shedding. Arrange advice from an exotics vet for persistent changes in appetite, breathing or movement.
Important Before Buying
Confirm that the supplied animal is the Australian species identified here; Chinese water dragons have a different identity. Arrange the adult enclosure and water maintenance plan before purchase.
Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only
We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.
