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 #1842726


DinoAWD
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 Questions for my Aus. Water dragon

Ok i have a AWD , i had herps before but got a few questions for the new babys

here is how i have is setup

tree bark for bedding, uvb tube, heat lamp for basking, 2 peices of drift wood for cliiming, have a hide i made for him (not in tank yet) which is made out of ply would its like a hut with a later to go on top aswell, will it be ok to just add it the tank sinces in only ply wood or do i need to do anything to it?? and for water i have a paint tray ( the llnger ones that goo deeper on one end)
all in a 60 gallon tanks 48"x15 1/2"
Here are questions

1.Ok today he lays in the water for quiest some time and i go to pick him up out of there he just relaxs which is a good thing that he lays and bathe in their for so long right?

2. i fed him crickets and add milworms in aswell but im not sure if he ate anything? i seen within the last 2 days new freesh pops so maybe he has ate?

3. he knocked down the feeding tray not mealworms are under the bark and he has some crickets in there that he hasnt ate should i take thme out or leave it?

4.he i think is about 6 - 9 months of age about 12 inchs mostly tail, and when i hold him he still gets wild and wants to run then he will relax and then try to run agian at one point i had him really calm and he was on my legg then just ran off lol quick i might add but when he stopped i walked up and just picked him up no prob,, all i need to do is get him used to me more?

5.i made for him (not in tank yet) which is made out of ply would its like a hut with a later to go on top aswell, will it be ok to just add it the tank sinces in only ply wood or do i need to do anything to it??



thanks have more questions but cant think of it right now
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08/26/08  12:45am

 #1842761


Flicker3123
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  Message To: DinoAWD   In reference to Message Id: 1842726


 Questions for my Aus. Water dragon

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1.Ok today he lays in the water for quiest some time and i go to pick him up out of there he just relaxs which is a good thing that he lays and bathe in their for so long right?


Being in the water isn’t a bad thing,check his humidity to make sure it is proper.

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2. i fed him crickets and add milworms in aswell but im not sure if he ate anything? i seen within the last 2 days new freesh pops so maybe he has ate?


Crickets are great make sure they are dusted try switching him from mealies to supers. If he is pooping chances are he is eating. My aussie won’t eat infront of me.

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3. he knocked down the feeding tray not mealworms are under the bark and he has some crickets in there that he hasnt ate should i take thme out or leave it?


I have a little container in my viv for the crickets always stocked with food so they don’t bother my aussie, if you find the crickets climbing on your dragon they are probably stressing your dragon out and should be removed.

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4.he i think is about 6 - 9 months of age about 12 inchs mostly tail, and when i hold him he still gets wild and wants to run then he will relax and then try to run agian at one point i had him really calm and he was on my legg then just ran off lol quick i might add but when he stopped i walked up and just picked him up no prob,, all i need to do is get him used to me more?


He is scared that is why he relax’s kinda like playing dead but with more handeling he should calm down. Not all do though so please keep in mind that he may always be like that.

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5.i made for him (not in tank yet) which is made out of ply would its like a hut with a later to go on top aswell, will it be ok to just add it the tank sinces in only ply wood or do i need to do anything to it??


You should treat any wood as it will eventually mold, due to the humidity.

Hope that helps some!!



08/26/08  02:14am

 #1842764


Cphill58
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  Message To: Flicker3123   In reference to Message Id: 1842761


 Questions for my Aus. Water dragon

TY Flicker for the information ...is there a basic care sheet for these wonderful animals ...I want to know so much more about them ....temps / humidity/ food items / the works ....

CP



08/26/08  02:20am

 #1842766


Flicker3123
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  Message To: Cphill58   In reference to Message Id: 1842764


 Questions for my Aus. Water dragon

I found an awesome caresheet on the net it’s in my other computer that won’t turn on and this P.O.S computer I on works like crap lol will send it to you when I get my wonderful computer back hehehe



08/26/08  02:32am

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Mr.Greeeeeeen
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  Message To: Flicker3123   In reference to Message Id: 1842766


 Questions for my Aus. Water dragon

I’ll get a care sheet written up from what I’ve learned from Bert at Agama and my personnal experiance raising my 6 AWD’s!!!!!



08/26/08  02:47am

 #1843599


DinoAWD
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  Message To: Flicker3123   In reference to Message Id: 1842761


 Questions for my Aus. Water dragon

Thanks flicker answered all my questions



08/26/08  09:24pm


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