Spotted flying dragon (Draco maculatus)

Short answers

Spotted flying dragon: How big does the enclosure need to be?

80×80×150 cm for a pair.

Spotted flying dragon: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 26–31 °C, basking spot Basking spot 33–36 °C, at night 20–23 °C.

Spotted flying dragon: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 10.0).

Spotted flying dragon: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 6–12 years.

Spotted flying dragon: Is it suitable for beginners?

Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).

Climate

Daytime temperature

26–31 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

Basking spot 33–36 °C

Humidity

70–85 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 10.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

80×80×150 cm for a pair

Substrate

Forest-floor substrate with several vertical cork trunks

Feeding

Food

Crickets, locusts, roaches and house crickets, dusted regularly with calcium and vitamins

Feeding interval

adults 3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

18–22 cm

Life expectancy

6–12 years

Origin

South-East Asia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

No winter rest

Cohabitation

Keep in pairs (1.2); never house males together. The reason: several males fight over territory and the warm spot until one is injured or spends its life in a corner. Females usually get on but each needs its own warm spot and hide; feed separately once they differ in size.

Notes

Like all flying dragons, it depends on height and clear flight paths.

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What you need to start

To keep Spotted flying dragon (Draco maculatus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (80×80×150 cm for a pair), substrate (Forest-floor substrate with several vertical cork trunks), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.