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Water Dragon
I thought this book was very helpful. It contained very important and reliable information. While the information was somewhat limited you should easily be able to find other information on the internet. The pictures werespectacular. They give you a feel of how a healthy Water Dragon should lookand how a sickly Water Dragon should appear. If you are planning topurchase this book you might also have to look just a little for other morespecific information. However if you want the basics on how to care for aWater Dragon I beleive that this book will be very helpful for you.

There are better water dragon care guidelines
The overall basic information in this book is correct, but given thatthere are 2 species of water dragon, 3 Basilisk, and one Sailfin Lizardspecies discussed on only 15 text pages, and the remaining 35 pagesconsisting of caging, diet and health topics for all 6 lizard types, withcommercial products suggested for use scattered throughout this section, Ifind this book to be too minimal to really help anyone but the newest oflizard keepers - and these new lizard keepers just might be better off witha book that goes into more detail.

Philippe de Vosjoli's "Thegeneral care and maintenance of Green water dragons, Sailfin lizards, andBasilisks" or Bartlett & Bartlett's "Anoles, Basilisks, andWater Dragons" would be better books for a new lizard keeper to startout with.

This book has a lot of pictures in it - 70 +, and whilesome of the lizard photographs are beautiful, many show stressed or illlooking lizards with captions that describe the pics as being a normalappearing or healthy lizard. ... Read more

Product Description
Because they don't grow as large as green iguanas andtend to remain docile, green water dragons from SE Asia have surged inpopularity. Sailfin lizards and basilisks with their dorsal and caudalcrests are the most dragon looking of the lizards and make outstandingdisplays. This compact book offers simple instructions for raising andbreeding these impressive lizards. A must for anyone who hasfantasized about having a dragon in their home. 31 pp color. ... Read more

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Brief and consise overview of dragon care
This book contains the 'basic'care and handling information necessary totake care of your water dragon, however, if you are interested in anin-depth look at these wonderous creatures, or more detailed informationregarding their care and history, you may feel a little unsatisfied afterthis short read.It is accurate information, and does give you a 'general'(as the title states) idea of what it takes to care for a dragon. ... Read more

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The Guide to Owning Water Dragons, Sailfin Lizards & Basilisks ... Read more

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Basics
Tells you about different kind of Water Dragons and a whole lot of things that you probably already knew. ... Read more

Product Description
A leading expert on amphibians and reptiles presents information and advice on three lizard varieties that are often kept as pets. Barron's extensive line of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals presents information for non-specialist animal owners and prospective owners, with facts about each animal's origins and traits, as well as advice on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care, and much more. Each book is individually written by a trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. Titles in this series cover every popular breed of dog and cat, freshwater and marine fish, many bird varieties, and virtually all other animals that are kept as pets. All books are filled with handsome color photos and instructive line illustrations. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Worst pet care book I've ever read
I got this book along with receiving my new pair of green anoles and boy was I disappointed with the information!The title implies that this book is a "complete care guide", but that is far from the truth.There is no clear guidelines for exact temperatures, humidity or lighting.I was amazed at how they presented green anoles as a perfect "first pet" but then proceded to give little information for anything butan outdoor professional habitat inclosure.After reading this book I had no answers and only more puzzling questions.

Look Elsewhere
Very little help concerning water dragons.Better information can easily be found on the internet.Next to useless for the beginning water dragon owner.

Anoles, Basilisks and Water Dragons
Great book for a person just getting started with anoles,basilisks orwater dragons.

easy reading/very informative
Check out the section on Australian water dragons if you get this book.The photos are beautiful and the paper quality is great (glossy).Dick Bartlett is a good writer, having written not only several reptile manuals, but also many articles in Reptiles Magazine and the Vivarium.Please check out the Australian water dragons again.I have to find out where to get some because I want them...:-) ... Read more