How long do Frilled Dragons live?
Frilled dragons live 10-15 years in captivity and reach 2-3 feet (60-90 cm), mostly tail, with adult weights around 300-600 grams.
What do Frilled Dragons eat?
They are primarily insectivorous with some plant matter: crickets, roaches, locusts, and occasional silkworms, plus a little leafy green and fruit. Feed juveniles daily and adults every other day, dusting prey with calcium and a D3 multivitamin 1-2 times weekly. Avoid wild-caught insects and do not overfeed fruit.
Frilled Dragon enclosure setup
Adults need a tall enclosure roughly 4x2x4-6 feet (120x60x120-180 cm) with branches for climbing and a substrate that holds some moisture. Maintain 90-100°F (32-38°C) basking, ambient 80-90°F (27-32°C), and a cool end near 75°F (24°C); nights drop to 70°F (21°C). Humidity 50-70% with misting. Strong UVB (10-12% T5) is essential.
Common mistakes with Frilled Dragons
Typical errors: a cage too short for a tree-dwelling 3-footer, basking heat and UVB too low (MBD, lethargy), humidity crashing (shed problems), and handling that stresses these flighty lizards.
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Enclosure too short — they are arboreal and need vertical climbing room.
- Low basking heat and weak UVB — metabolic bone disease.
- Humidity too low — stuck sheds and dehydration.
- Over-handling — they are skittish and stress easily.