{"product_id":"halmahera-sailfin-dragon","title":"Halmahera Sailfin Dragon","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weber's Sailfin Dragon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHydrosaurus weberi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e WC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 90–100cm total length, including the long tail\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halmahera and surrounding islands of the North Maluku archipelago, Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A custom-built Viperia PVC vivarium sized to suit — use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/pages\/vivarium-calculator\" style=\"color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eVivarium Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to spec the right dimensions. These are large, active, semi-arboreal lizards that need generous floor space combined with meaningful height; aim for a minimum of 180×90cm footprint with 90–120cm of height, or larger for adults. Furnish with thick, sturdy branches for climbing and basking, a deep moisture-retaining substrate such as coco-fibre or a bioactive mix, and secure, spacious hides at both the warm and cool ends.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basking spot of 38–42°C; ambient cool side around 26–28°C; night-time temperatures can drop to 22–24°C without issue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–85%; achieved through daily misting, a large water feature or bowl, and a moisture-retaining substrate. Good ventilation is essential to prevent stagnant, stale air despite the high humidity requirement.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUVB:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 12% UVB tube run along most of the vivarium's width, positioned so that the animal can bask 25–35cm from the lamp. Sailfin dragons are strong, open-sun baskers (diurnal — active during the day) in the wild and require intense UVB exposure to synthesise vitamin D3 and remain healthy in captivity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous — offer a varied diet of leafy greens, flowers, and fruit as the dietary staple, supplemented several times a week with live insects (locusts, dubia roaches, crickets) and occasional lean protein. Juveniles should be fed daily with a higher proportion of insects to support growth; adults can be fed every one to two days with the balance shifting toward plant matter. Dust food items with a calcium supplement at most feeds and a quality multivitamin once or twice a week.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeber's Sailfin Dragon is one of the most visually spectacular lizards in the hobby — a riverine giant from the lush, tropical islands of North Maluku, Indonesia, where it spends its time basking in the forest canopy and diving into fast-flowing rivers to escape predators. The dramatic crest and sail-like fin along the tail that give this genus its name make a fully grown adult one of the most impressive sights in any reptile collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese lizards are best suited to experienced keepers who can provide the large, humidity-rich, well-planted enclosure they need and who enjoy working patiently to build trust with a naturally cautious animal — they can become remarkably calm with consistent, respectful handling over time. Their combination of prehistoric good looks, impressive size, and active, intelligent behaviour makes them a truly rewarding long-term project for the dedicated enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":54783620579665,"sku":"halmahera-sailfin-dragon - 001","price":62.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unsexed B-Grade","offer_id":54783620612433,"sku":"halmahera-sailfin-dragon-unsexed-b-grade","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/6952\/8657\/files\/Untitled-1-Recovered_2_fcba1885-1268-4c3e-8213-cce48335ee43.jpg?v=1788426920","url":"https:\/\/viperiareptiles.co.uk\/products\/halmahera-sailfin-dragon","provider":"Viperia Reptiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}