This well-started young Northern Water Dragon is healthy, active and feeding reliably. He is currently thriving in a spacious paludarium, with strong UVB, appropriate heat gradients, plenty of climbing opportunities and access to water.
He is imperfect, with a missing claw on the back left foot. This does not affect his activity, feeding, climbing or general behaviour, and he gets around his enclosure normally.
Northern Water Dragons are an incredibly interesting species, spending their time climbing, basking and exploring their surroundings, with access to water being an important part of their natural behaviour.
Common Name: Northern Water Dragon
Scientific Name: Tropidophorus temporalis
Morph: Normal
Age: CF 2026
Sex: Possible male
Imperfection: Missing claw on back left foot
Temperament: Alert and active; settles well with regular, gentle handling
Average Adult Size: Approximately 30–40cm, depending on sex and individual
Average Lifespan: 10+ years with good care
Photos Taken: 15.09.26
Enclosure:
A spacious, vertically orientated setup with plenty of branches, cork, foliage and elevated basking areas. A large water area is also provided, allowing natural drinking, soaking and swimming behaviour.
Heating & Temperature:
Basking Spot: 32–35°C
Warm Side Ambient: 27–30°C
Cool Side Ambient: 22–26°C
Night Temperature: Around 20–23°C
Lighting:
High-quality UVB (T5) covering a large proportion of the enclosure
Strong basking light positioned to create a defined basking area
Natural day/night lighting cycle
Furnishings:
Plenty of sturdy branches and climbing opportunities
Cork bark and elevated platforms
Dense foliage for cover and security
Multiple
This well-started young Northern Water Dragon is healthy, active and feeding reliably. He is currently thriving in a spacious paludarium, with strong UVB, appropriate heat gradients, plenty of climbing opportunities and access to water.
He is imperfect, with a missing claw on the back left foot. This does not affect his activity, feeding, climbing or general behaviour, and he gets around his enclosure normally.
Northern Water Dragons are an incredibly interesting species, spending their time climbing, basking and exploring their surroundings, with access to water being an important part of their natural behaviour.
Common Name: Northern Water Dragon
Scientific Name: Tropidophorus temporalis
Morph: Normal
Age: CF 2026
Sex: Possible male
Imperfection: Missing claw on back left foot
Temperament: Alert and active; settles well with regular, gentle handling
Average Adult Size: Approximately 30–40cm, depending on sex and individual
Average Lifespan: 10+ years with good care
Photos Taken: 15.09.26
Enclosure:
A spacious, vertically orientated setup with plenty of branches, cork, foliage and elevated basking areas. A large water area is also provided, allowing natural drinking, soaking and swimming behaviour.
Heating & Temperature:
Basking Spot: 32–35°C
Warm Side Ambient: 27–30°C
Cool Side Ambient: 22–26°C
Night Temperature: Around 20–23°C
Lighting:
High-quality UVB (T5) covering a large proportion of the enclosure
Strong basking light positioned to create a defined basking area
Natural day/night lighting cycle
Furnishings:
Plenty of sturdy branches and climbing opportunities
Cork bark and elevated platforms
Dense foliage for cover and security
Multiple
