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Imported species record

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Frilled Dragon

Chlamydosaurus kingii · Agamidae

This page preserves an imported legacy dataset record for discovery. Values below are unverified and must not be treated as a ReptBase source-audited husbandry recommendation.

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01 / Imported record summary

Legacy dataset reference only

Imported reference. Source review pending. Do not treat this page as a complete care recommendation. The imported legacy record has not completed a ReptBase section-level source audit.

The imported legacy record states: Famous for the large frill around their neck which they expand to scare off predators.

Imported native region: Australia & New Guinea (unverified)

02 / Recorded values

Recorded legacy values

Recorded legacy values below are imported and unverified. They are not ReptBase recommendations.

Imported care-level label
advanced unverified
Imported adult size
Up to 90 cm unverified
Imported lifespan
About 10 years unverified
Imported diet type
insectivore unverified
Imported habitat pattern
tropical unverified
Family
Agamidae
Imported enclosure dimensions
150 x 90 x 150 cmImported · unverified · length x width x height
Imported ambient band
80-90°FImported · unverified
Imported basking surface
100-110°FImported · unverified
Imported humidity band
50-70% RHImported · unverified

The imported legacy record states (enclosure): Needs vertical space and thick branches for climbing. A large PVC enclosure is best for holding humidity.

The imported legacy record states (diet): Insects should be well gut-loaded. They are primarily insectivorous.

The imported legacy record states (behavior): Iconic for their large neck frill, though they rarely use it in captivity if well-cared for.

The imported legacy record states (social): Best kept alone. Males are very territorial.

Foods listed in the old dataset imported · unverified

  • Crickets
  • Dubia roaches
  • Silkworms
  • Hornworms
  • Grasshoppers

Signs listed in the imported record

  • Alert behavior
  • Strong grip
  • Quick movements
  • Healthy skin

Imported · unverified

Concern signs listed in the imported record

  • Closing eyes during day
  • Weak grip
  • Lethargy
  • Sunken eyes

Imported · unverified · not a diagnosis

03 / What has not been verified

This value has not yet completed a ReptBase source audit

  • Enclosure minimums and product recommendations
  • Heating, UVB, humidity and substrate protocols
  • Feeding ratios, schedules and supplementation claims
  • Social-housing claims
  • Health lists as diagnostic guidance
  • Setup-cost figures as live market prices

Do not treat this as a complete care recommendation.

04 / Questions to verify before using the record

Check before acting on any imported value

  • Which primary sources support this enclosure size for the adult animal?
  • Have heat, UVB and humidity been measured in a comparable enclosure?
  • Does a reptile-experienced veterinarian agree the listed signs are actionable?
  • Are diet notes current for the life stage you are planning for?
  • Is a source-audited ReptBase guide available for a better-supported alternative?

05 / General measurement and veterinary safety note

Measure conditions. Seek veterinary care when needed.

Outdoor climate and imported bands do not set enclosure targets. Enclosure dimensions, materials, ventilation, heat-source distance, thermostat control and measured warm/cool sides change every decision.

This is not a diagnosis. Sudden weakness, breathing difficulty, seizures, major injury or collapse warrants urgent contact with a reptile-experienced veterinarian.

06 / Editorial status

Imported species record

Current statusImported species record
Detailed source reviewPending
Page typeSpecies record · not a care recommendation

Care by location

Frilled Dragon care profiles by city

Seasonal setup-pressure estimates for each recorded city. Each profile links the species range to outdoor normals and is a planning aid, not a recommendation.