Chinese Water Dragon lizards originate from southeast Asian mainland (Thailand, Southern China, Vietnam, and Cambodia). Chinese water dragons are native to southern China and southeastern Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Burma). Green water dragons are native to tropical forests or areas near the river’s edge in southeast Asia. These docile lizards make good pets, and can be quite friendly when handled frequently. Chinese dragon, also known as Long or Lung, are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology, Chinese folklore, and culture at large.Chinese dragons have many animal-like forms such as turtles and fish, but are most commonly depicted as snake-like with four legs.They traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, typhoons, and floods. Natural history. They’re also known as Chinese water dragons, green water dragons, Thai water dragons, and Asian water dragons. Distribution. The range of the Chinese water dragon (Physignathus cocincinus; also known as the Asian or green water dragon) includes mainland China, some of the islands of Indonesia, much of southeast Asia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. The Water Dragon: A Chinese Legend - Retold in English and Chinese (Stories of the Chinese Zodiac) [Jian, Li] on Amazon.com. Despite their dragon-like appearance, water dragons are harmless. They’re also known as Chinese water dragons, green water dragons, Thai water dragons, and Asian water dragons. Despite their dragon-like appearance, water dragons are harmless. Pet water dragons require special reptile bulbs to light and heat their enclosures. Chinese water dragons are large diurnal, arboreal lizards, living mainly in the branches of trees and bushes, however they have also been found in burrows in sandy places. Pets are primarily wild-caught and wild-caught adults can have a difficult time adjusting to captivity. Popular for their triangular head and green color, the Chinese water dragon is one of the best exotic pet lizards to be kept. Despite their dragon-like appearance, water dragons are harmless. Each Chinese water dragon cage is handcrafted and careful sanded by our expert craftsman. That's the nuchal crest. AVERAGE SIZE: females approx. These docile lizards make good pets, and can be quite friendly when handled frequently. The Water Dragon: A Chinese Legend - Retold in English and Chinese (Stories of the Chinese Zodiac) Chinese water dragons have a nuchal crest and a mid-sagittal crest. Also known as a Chinese Water Dragon, they reach upwards of 3 feet in length. Water Dragon is the main antagonist of Season 3 of Mako: Island of Secrets. 2 feet. Look at your green pal and you'll see a ridge of spikes that extends from the base of his neck to the base of his head.