Captive Bred

Sulawesi Sailfin Dragon (CB) For Sale

Hydrosaurus celebensis

The Sulawesi Sailfin Dragon (Hydrosaurus celebensis) is a spectacular semi-aquatic lizard crowned by a tall tail sail, perching over Indonesian rivers and diving when threatened. Increasingly herbivorous with age, this captive-bred showstopper needs a vast enclosure, swimming water and powerful UVB. Flighty when young, it is a dramatic display animal for dedicated advanced keepers.

Overview

Adult Length

60 – 100 cm (including tail)

Venom

Non-venomous. Completely harmless.

In the Wild

Habitat

Semi-aquatic arboreal. Rivers and streams in tropical forest on Sulawesi (Celebes), Indonesia. Perches on branches overhanging water; dives when threatened. 0 – 500 m.

Wild Diet

Primarily plant material — leaves, fruits & flowers. Also insects and invertebrates, especially as juveniles. Herbivory increases with age.

Captive Care

Captive Diet

Leafy greens (collard, mustard, dandelion), fruits, flowers & insects. Adults primarily herbivorous. Feed daily.

Temperature

26 – 28 °C ambient — 24 °C cool end

Humidity

70 – 90 %. Daily misting; large water feature essential for drinking and thermoregulation.

UV Requirements

High (strongly diurnal basker). UVI 3.0 – 6.0. T5 10 – 12% UVB mandatory. Basking spot 38 – 42 °C.

Enclosure

Very large arboreal / semi-aquatic. Min 180 × 90 × 180 cm for adults. Swimming water section, tall climbing structure, powerful UVB and basking lamp.

Temperament

Flighty when young — can injure themselves against glass. Settles with routine. Spectacular display lizard. Advanced keeper species.

Origin

Captive Bred — Natural range: Sulawesi (Celebes) Island, Indonesia

Wholesale Only — Apply for Access

Medusa Reptile Co. supplies the Sulawesi Sailfin Dragon (CB) to licensed wholesale buyers and importers via air cargo from Thailand. Minimum order quantities apply.

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Export is conducted strictly under CITES permits and Thai wildlife law. We do not sell to the general public.