As I said above, Basilisks and Sailfins are of similar size and temperament to water dragons and have similar housing and diet requirements. They are the only lizards I can recommend with any confidence.

Yes, there are other lizards, or herp species that require similar habitats and diets however in most cases these animals are much smaller than water dragons and I fear they would quickly become a meal for the lizard.

Many people write to me and ask if they can keep leopard geckos, African fat tail geckos, or even bearded dragons with their water dragon. I’m sorry, but I have to say NO to all of you with this idea in mind. These species are all desert species requiring a drier, and usually a much warmer environment than water dragons can tolerate. Not to mention the fact that the geckos are usually less than half the size of water dragons and could easily become injured or become a meal for the water dragon.

Anoles, in most cases have similar housing needs as water dragons, but again these lizards are usually very small and could easily become a snack. Don’t do it!

Many species of amphibian could theoretically be housed with water dragons but again these species are usually quite small and could go missing one day. Another point to ponder ... most amphibians secrete toxins from their skin that could make a water dragon quite ill if it decided to taste the amphibian.) So there is your answer.

GOOD LUCK
Renee of1991