If it looks like food, it can't hurt to hunt it!!!
The lovely coloration that is developing on his neck
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the action-packed life a Chinese Water Dragon
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What are Chinese Water Dragons (CWDs)?
CWDs are tree-dwelling, omnivorous lizards from Asia. As their name suggests, they are proficient swimmers! Adult males are bluer, exhibit peach-colored armpits, maroon throats, and large nuchal crests on their heads. Male and female juveniles cannot be distinguished visually.
Interesting facts:
The genus name Physignathus means "bag jaw". This refers to the balloon-like appearance of adult CWD jowls.
CWDs have been known to live approximately 15 years. That means Richard and I are in it for the long haul!
Female CWDs, like many other lizards, can lay unfertilized eggs, much like chickens do.
In some parts of Asia, CWDs are sold in markets as food.
CWDs can change their color, though not as dramatically as chameleons.
The Australian cousins of CWDs are known as Eastern Water Dragons. There are two subspecies.
Although CWDs somewhat resemble iguanas, they are not closely related at all.
Interesting facts:
The genus name Physignathus means "bag jaw". This refers to the balloon-like appearance of adult CWD jowls.
CWDs have been known to live approximately 15 years. That means Richard and I are in it for the long haul!
Female CWDs, like many other lizards, can lay unfertilized eggs, much like chickens do.
In some parts of Asia, CWDs are sold in markets as food.
CWDs can change their color, though not as dramatically as chameleons.
The Australian cousins of CWDs are known as Eastern Water Dragons. There are two subspecies.
Although CWDs somewhat resemble iguanas, they are not closely related at all.
Richard Facts
Richard is a special animal. He has brought us endless joy, and we like to share our love for him in hopes that others may see how interesting-- and indeed lovable -- lizards can be.
Birthday ("buy"-day): October 2, 2007
Favorite place: closet
Funny habits: pretending to be asleep as soon as he sees that I am going to bother him (the nerve!), the "peepee dance" he does right before he goes to the bathroom
Other favorites: hangers, clothing, laundry baskets
Laudable skills: drinking from a cup, recognizing the tube I coat insects with calcium in
Absolutely hates: having his tail touched
Richard is the namesake of Prof. Richard Dawkins
Birthday ("buy"-day): October 2, 2007
Favorite place: closet
Funny habits: pretending to be asleep as soon as he sees that I am going to bother him (the nerve!), the "peepee dance" he does right before he goes to the bathroom
Other favorites: hangers, clothing, laundry baskets
Laudable skills: drinking from a cup, recognizing the tube I coat insects with calcium in
Absolutely hates: having his tail touched
Richard is the namesake of Prof. Richard Dawkins
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6 comments:
Found my way here through CuteOverload. I have gone through your whole blog and just have to say that Richard is absolutely gorgeous! It's very apparent that you take excellent care of him. One question - pinkies: what are they? I'm thinking newborn mice or something similar but can't tell for sure from the videos.
Happy New Year, Richard! :-)
@ arbed: Thank you for your compliments! You are right-- Pinkies are very young baby mice that lack hair.
@ Holy Cuteness: Richard wishes you a Happy New Year, as well!
I also found you through cuteoverload. Richard is amazing! I happen to work at a petco in PA, so i'm always glad to hear about people who researched their pets and take good care of them, as you clearly do for Richard. He's a lucky dragon!
Richard is an absolutely beautiful dragon!
I posted him on my site purrandwoof.com...
Wow, thanks ladies!
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