Eastern Water Dragons Hatchlings
The eastern water dragon grows to about half a metre long with rough scales, sharp spines and ancient features that resemble fairytale dragons. They are grey-brown in colour with black banding, and some have a red belly and chest. Usually a broad black band extends through the eye. A crest of spines runs from the head to the tail. Water dragons are different from all other lizards - they have four well developed limbs, each with five claws, and a tail that is longer than the body. Males are lar