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What should I feed my water dragon and how do I know its gender?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I have a water dragon what do I feed him and how do I know if it is male or female

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on March 21st, 2018

It can be difficult to sex a juvenile water dragon, they all appear female. As they get older, sexing becomes easier. It is easier if you look at the dragon as a whole instead of just the femoral pores. You can get tips on determining sex here: http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/sex.htm The age of your water dragon will affect what you feed as well as how often. I frequently recommend the link below, as well as the site in general, for all things water dragon. http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/diet.htm

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