Chinese Water Dragon vs Veiled Chameleon
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Chinese Water Dragon | Veiled Chameleon | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Adult size | 24-36 inches | 12-24 inches |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 4-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 75 gallon / 48x24x24 in | 24x24x48 inches (screen enclosure) |
| Basking temp | 95-100°F | 85-95°F |
| Humidity | 60-80% | 50-70% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) | Yes - T5 HO 5.0 or 6% UVB (Ferguson zone 3-4) |
| Diet | Juveniles: daily insects (crickets, roaches, mealworms) dusted with calcium; adults: every other day same insects plus some leafy greens. | Insectivorous: gut-loaded crickets, roaches, etc. dusted with calcium and multivitamin; juveniles daily, adults every other day. |