Australian Water Dragon

The eastern water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii lesueurii) and the Gippsland water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii howittii) subspecies are both members of the Australian Water Dragon (Intellagama lesueurii) species, which is native to eastern Australia from Victoria north to Queensland. On South Australia's southeast coast, there might be a small introduced population. Australian water dragons have protruding nuchal and vertebral crests, strong, robust limbs and claws for climbing, and a long, muscular, laterally compressed tail for swimming.

The Australian water dragon is semi-aquatic and linked with water, as its name would imply. It can be found next to water bodies like creeks, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water that provide basking areas like overhanging branches or rocks in direct or indirect sunlight. The species is extremely prevalent in Queensland's Mount Coot-tha rainforest, where a memorial has been erected in their honor. Lizards require UVB sunlight because, without it, their bones will weaken. For heat and light, a reptile bulb is the best option. Australian water dragons require hot, sunny conditions between 95 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit.