Sailfin Dragon's

Blog #10 (Sailfin Dragon)

1. Sailfin Dragon Care Sheet

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this reptile because I didn't know there was a lizard with a fin attached to it. 

4. I liked that these animals are different looking than all other reptiles i've studied. They have that prehistoric look to them. When they get scared, they flee as fast as they can and love to swim and hide underwater. They are very smart lizards with incredible instincts. 

5. I learned from this article that these lizards aren't necessarily kept as pets, but are more for the wild and for those who enjoy dinosaurs. They come from Indonesia and the Philippines. Sailfin Dragons need large enclosures and can get up to six feet in length. Believe it or not, these lizards can live up to 25 years old!

6. No Questions~

7a. No, I wouldn't purchase this pet because they are in need of a decent enclosure and are not meant for handling.

b. Prices range from $100-400.

c. Backwater Reptiles carries them fro $100-$150 (http://www.backwaterreptiles.com/agamas/sailfin-dragon-for-sale.html) and Switzer reptiles has special ones for $850 (http://www.switzerreptiles.com/id68.html)

d. There is a yellow morph of the Sailfin dragon. (picture) 

e. Morphs are on the higher side of $500-$900

f. --->

g. Yes, they are endangered and under protection.

h. Yes, you need some type of permit to purchase/keep them. 

i. No controversy, basically kept in zoos.

8. Care requirements include a large enclosure for their slender body and large tail, heat lamp of 70-90 degrees, a mister and they are omnivores so they eat a variety of things.

9. Expert level because they are jumpy and large!

10. The most interesting thing is still their fin and amazing agility. Beautiful lizards overall...