Know the laws.

Alabama

An alligator farm permit may be issued to any person who has not committed any crime relating to the illegal taking of a crocodilian species; certain standards are established for breeding facilities which must be open to inspection at all times. Annual Fee $1000.00.

ALA. ADMIN. CODE r. 220-2-.96

Alaska

No Statutes or Regulations.

Arizona

A wildlife holding license authorizes a person to engage in specific activities with the specific live wildlife listed on the license; the authorized activities shall be listed on the license and may include but not be limited to any of the following: possession, transportation, importation, educational display, exhibit, purchase, propagation, export, give away, or kill; a statement regarding the applicant's experience working with the specific wildlife is required; the Department issues wildlife holding permits to: (1) individuals who legally possess restricted wildlife and are moving into the state, (2) for educational display, (3) for the advancement of science, and (4) to foster an animal unable to return to the wild; restricted wildlife includes, but is not limited to the following species: all species of Carnivora (canines, felines, excluding domestic); orangutans, chimpanzees, gorillas, alligators, crocodiles, cobras, vipers, etc.

ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE §§ R12-4-406, R12-4-409, R12-4-417, R12-4-425, R12-4-426

Arkansas

Breeding of wolves or wolf-dog hybrids is locally regulated.

ARK. CODE ANN. § 20-19-408

California

A breeder's permit may be issued to a person who meets the following qualifications: 18 years of age, experience caring for restricted species; a Single-Event Breeder Permit may be issued to a nonresident who is in the business of exhibiting animals if the above qualifications are met (certain institutions engaging in scientific and public health research are exempt). A person may only breed wild animals listed on the department approved permit inventory. Wild animals include, but are not limited to the following orders: Primates, Marsupialia, Insectivora (shrews), Chiroptera (bats), Carnivora (non-domestic dogs and cats), Proboscidea (elephants), Perissodactyla (zebras, horses, rhinos), Reptilia (crocodiles, cobras, coral snakes, pit vipers, snapping turtles, alligators). Base Fee for Breeder's Permit $289.50 (1998); Base Fee for Single Event Breeder's Permit $34.75 (1998).

CAL. CODE REGS. tit. 14, § 671.1

Colorado

No Statutes or Regulations

Connecticut

No person shall breed, propagate, or sell any skunk or raccoon.

CONN. GEN. STAT. §§ 22-12b, 26-40

Delaware

A person shall obtain a permit to breed in captivity any native wildlife species.

DEL. REGS. CODE § 70-200-001

Florida

Any person engaging in the business of breeding exotic birds must be licensed.¹

A person may obtain permits authorizing the taking or possession of wildlife or freshwater fish or their nests or eggs for scientific, educational, exhibition, propagation, management or other justifiable purposes.²

An alligator farm permit may be issued to any person who has not committed any crime relating to the illegal taking of a crocodilian species; certain standards are established for breeding facilities, which must be open to inspection. Annual Fee $250.00.³

¹FLA. ADMIN. CODE ANN. r. 68A-6.006

²FLA. ADMIN. CODE ANN. r. 68A-9.002

³FLA. ADMIN. CODE ANN. r. 68A-25.004

Georgia

A wild animal permit does not authorize breeding; specific authorization from the Department is required to breed wild animals.¹

A commercial fox breeder license may be issued for any person engaged in the business of breeding fox for sale, restocking, propagation, or other commercial purposes. Annual Fee $60.00.²

An alligator farm permit may be issued to any person who is eighteen years of age and has not committed any crime relating to the illegal taking of a crocodilian species; the applicant's facilities are subject to inspection prior to issuing the permit. Annual Fee $50.00.³

¹GA. CODE ANN. § 27-5-5

²GA. CODE ANN. § 27-2-22.1

³GA. COMP. R. & REGS. r. 391-4-11-.02

Hawaii

A person may not breed any mongoose without obtaining a written permit granted by the Department of Agriculture; a permit will only be issued to scientists, scientific institutions, associations, or colleges, or officers, boards, or commissions of the state or any county; no permits will be issued for Lanai or Kauai.

HAW. REV. STAT. § 142-92

Idaho

Propagation of publicly owned wildlife (i.e., wildlife owned or held in trust by the state) is prohibited.

IDAHO CODE § 36-704

Illinois

Any individual who possesses or engages in the breeding or raising of protected fur-bearing mammals shall procure a fur-bearing mammal breeding permit; protected fur-bearing mammals include muskrat, beaver, raccoon, opossum, least weasel, long-tailed weasel, mink, river otter, striped skunk, coyote, and bobcat; no fur-bearing mammal breeding permits will be issued to engage in the breeding of striped skunks or coyotes. Annual Fee $25.00.

520 ILL. COMP. STAT. 5/2.2, 5/3.25

Indiana

A reptile captive breeding license authorizes a person to possess, breed, and sell the following reptiles: Black rat snake; Western fox snake; Eastern hognose snake; Prairie kingsnake; Black kingsnake; Eastern milk snake; Red milk snake; Bull snake; and a reptile that is not on a state or federal endangered or threatened species list and with a color morphology that is: albinistic; leucistic; or xanthic if it was not collected from the wild. Annual Fee $15.00.

IND. ADMIN. CODE tit. 312, r. 9-5-9

Iowa

No Statutes or Regulations.

Kansas

A person must obtain a game breeder permit to engage in the business of raising and selling the following wildlife: species of reptiles or amphibians that are native to or indigenous to Kansas; mountain lion; wolf; black bear; and grizzly bear. Annual Fee $15.00.

KAN. STAT. ANN. §§ 32-988, KAN. ADMIN. REGS. § 115-12-3

Kentucky

Except as provided by administrative regulation, a person shall not propagate protected wildlife without obtaining a permit.

KY. REV. STAT. ANN. § 150.280, 301 KY. ADMIN. REGS. 2:081

Louisiana

A person shall obtain a nongame quadraped license permitting the license holder to breed and/or exhibit imported or native nongame quadrapeds. Annual Fee $10.00.

LA. REV. STAT. ANN. § 56:262

Maine

A person may obtain a propagation permit for wildlife regulated by the state; a propagation permit does not authorize the permittee to propagate deer, bear, moose, wild turkey or animals taken pursuant to sections 7501, 7502, 7504 (bear, beaver, wild birds, coyotes, deer, muskrat, and raccoons). Fee $25.00 (for 2 years).

ME. REV. STAT. ANN. tit. 12, § 7235-C

Maryland

A person shall obtain a permit to breed certain reptiles and amphibians considered native to Maryland (listed in section 08.03.11.03); the Secretary may prohibit the breeding of any animal found to be dangerous to human health and safety. Annual Fee $25.00.

MD. REGS. CODE tit. 08, §§ 03.11.04, 03.11.05, 03.11.06

Massachusetts

A person may obtain a propagator's license or dealer's license for the propagation of fish and undomesticated birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians that are wild by nature.¹

A person may obtain a class 4 propagator's license for an authentic and legitimate scientific use certified by a scientific institution, an authentic and legitimate educational use certified by an educational institution, or a commercial use in conjunction with the applicant's primary occupation. Only the following species may be commercially propagated: fallow deer, red deer, sika deer, reindeer, American bison, aoudad (Barbary sheep), mouflon, red fox, silver fox, cross fox, and color variants thereof, Arctic fox, cassowaries, emus, rheas, ostriches, pheasants, quail, partridges, waterfowl, American alligator and federally endangered and threatened species of those groups listed in section 9.01 when approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Director of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife; the licensee's facilities are subject to inspection.²

¹MASS. ANN. LAWS ch. 131, § 23

²MASS. REGS. CODE tit. 321, § 2.12

Michigan

No Statutes or Regulations.

Minnesota

No Statutes or Regulations.

Mississippi

Nongame wildlife may be propagated in captivity for commercial purposes only under permit. Nongame wildlife includes, but is not limited to, nongame amphibians, such as salamanders, toads, frogs, etc., nongame reptiles, such as turtles, lizards, snakes, etc., and nongame mammals including the eastern chipmunk and the flying squirrel; the applicant shall provide evidence of possessing the equipment and experience necessary for successful propagation of nongame wildlife in captivity; the applicant shall be at least sixteen (16) years of age and hold a valid commercial fishing license.

MISS. CODE ANN. § 49-1-41, MISS. CODE REGS. § 19-000-040

Missouri

A person may obtain a Class I Wildlife Breeder's Permit for the following species: bullfrogs, green frogs, birds native to the continental United States, and mammals (except bison and those listed in section 10-9.240), nonvenomous reptiles, and amphibians native to Missouri; the stock must be secured from a legal source other than the wildlife of the state, and confined in humane and sanitary facilities. Circuses, publicly-owned zoos, and bona fide research facilities do not have to obtain a permit. Annual Fee $50.00.¹

A person may obtain a Class II Wildlife Breeder's Permit for the following species: copperhead snakes, cottonmouth snakes, timber rattlesnakes, pygmy rattlesnakes, massasauga rattlesnakes, mountain lions or mountain lion-hybrids, wolves or wolf-hybrids, and black bears or black-bear hybrids; the stock must be secured from a legal source other than the wildlife of the state, and confined in humane and sanitary facilities; circuses, publicly-owned zoos, and bona fide research facilities do not have to obtain a permit. Annual Fee $150.00.²

¹MO. CODE REGS. ANN. tit. 3, §§ 10-9.230, 10-9.350, 10-9.353

²MO. CODE REGS. ANN. tit. 3, §§ 10-9.240, 10-9.351, 10-9.353

Montana

The Director of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks may permit the taking, possession, transportation, exportation, or shipment of species or subspecies of wildlife which appear on the state list of endangered species, on the United States's list of endangered native fish and wildlife, or on the United States's list of endangered foreign fish and wildlife, for scientific, zoological, or educational purposes, or propagation in captivity of such wildlife.

MONT. CODE ANN. § 87-5-109

Nebraska

No Statutes or Regulations.

Nevada

A person may, without a license or permit, breed reptiles and amphibians which are classified by the Division of Wildlife of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as unprotected if the breeding is for strictly personal and noncommercial purposes; and the number of reptiles and amphibians possessed by the person does not exceed the possession limits established for each such reptile and amphibian.

NEV. ADMIN. CODE ch. 504, § 461

New Hampshire

No Statutes or Regulations.

New Jersey

No Statutes or Regulations.

New Mexico

No Statutes or Regulations.

New York

A person may obtain a license to collect or possess fish, wildlife, shellfish, crustacea, aquatic insects, birds' nests or eggs for propagation, scientific or exhibition purposes; a person may be required to submit written testimonials from two well-known persons and file a bond of $200.00 prior to license approval. Fee $10.00.

N.Y. ENVTL. CONSERV. LAW § 11-0515

North Carolina

No Statutes or Regulations.

North Dakota

Permits to propagate live protected birds or animals may be issued to any North Dakota resident. No person may possess any live protected animal or bird without first obtaining a permit.

N.D. CENT. CODE § 20.1-09-02

Ohio

No Statutes or Regulations.

Oklahoma

No person may breed or raise wildlife for noncommercial purposes without obtaining a license. Individuals possessing a noncommercial wildlife breeder's license are authorized to breed and/or raise noncommercial wildlife for personal uses only, including: breeding for a hobby, educational or scientific purposes, personal consumption, release on private property, except any bear or cat that will grow to reach the weight of fifty (50) pounds or more, and care and rehabilitation of sick or injured wildlife. Annual Fee $5.00.¹

No person may breed or raise wildlife for commercial purposes without obtaining a license. Persons wishing to breed any lawfully obtained reptiles or amphibians must obtain the appropriate Commercial Wildlife Breeder's License, Noncommercial Wildlife Breeder's License, Aquatic Culture License, and Commercial Fishing License; the licensee must keep detailed breeding and hatching records.²

¹OKLA. STAT. tit. 29, §§ 4-107, 4-121, 4-122

²OKLA. ADMIN. CODE § 800:25-7-7

Oregon

No Statutes or Regulations.

Pennsylvania

A person must obtain a permit authorizing the propagation of a wild bird or a wild animal, which is presently found in a wild state. Fee $25.00 for one species and $10.00 for each additional species.

34 PA. CONS. STAT. § 2930

Rhode Island

Animals imported/possessed under a Wild Animal Permit (see section 4-18-3) shall not be used for breeding purposes without prior notification of and approval by the Department of Environmental Management.¹

A person may keep a live raccoon for breeding purposes with a permit issued by the Department of Environmental Management.²

¹R.I. CODE R. 12-020-030

²R.I. GEN. LAWS § 20-16-5

South Carolina

No Statutes or Regulations.

South Dakota

The Animal Industry Board shall regulate the breeding of any captive nondomestic animal of the mammalian class.

S.D. CODIFIED LAWS § 40-3-26

Tennessee

A person must obtain a permit in order to propagate Class I or Class II wildlife; only commercial propagators may qualify for a Class I permit. Class I wildlife includes the following orders: Primates (gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees, gibbons, siamangs, mandrills, drills, baboons, Gelada baboons); Carnivores (all wolves, all bears, lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, cougars); Proboscidia (all elephants); Perissodactyla (all rhinoceroses); Artiodactyla (all hippos and African buffaloes); Crocodylia (crocodiles and alligators); Serpentes (all poisonous snakes); and Amphibians (all poisonous species); Class II wildlife includes: nonpoisonous reptiles and amphibians except caimans and gavials; rodents (gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, mice, squirrels and chipmunks); rabbits, hares, moles and shrews; ferrets and chinchillas; llamas, alpacas, guanacos, vicunas, camels, giraffes and bison; avian species not otherwise listed, excluding North American game birds, ostriches and cassowary; semi-domestic hogs, sheep and goats; all fish held in aquaria; Bovidae not otherwise listed; Marsupials; common domestic farm animals; Equidae; primates not otherwise listed; bobcat/domestic cat hybrids.

TENN. CODE ANN. §§ 70-4-403, 70-4-410

Texas

A person may obtain a scientific breeder's permit in order to engage in the business of breeding white-tailed deer; applicants must submit a breeding plan accompanied by a letter of endorsement by a certified wildlife biologist. Annual Fee $150.00.¹

The Parks and Wildlife Department may issue permits for the taking, possession, propagation, transportation, sale, importation, or exportation of a nongame species of fish or wildlife if necessary to properly manage that species.²

¹TEX. PARKS & WILD. CODE ANN. § 43.357, 31 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §§ 53.8, 65.602

²TEX. PARKS & WILD. CODE ANN. § 67.0041

Utah

The following species of snakes may be collected and held in possession for propagation: California kingsnake, Great Plains rat snake, and Mojave patch-nosed snake; a certificate of registration must be obtained from the division in order to breed these snakes; certificates of registration may be issued to an applicant who is a resident of Utah, has 5 years of experience in reptile husbandry and 3 years of experience in the captive propagation of reptiles, is able to demonstrate the ability to provide suitable facilities, and has not been convicted a any recent wildlife violations.

UTAH ADMIN. CODE § R657-3-42

Vermont

A person may obtain a license to propagate fish and wild animals if the application appears to be made in good faith. Annual Fee $50.00.

VT. STAT. ANN. tit. 10, § 5207

Virginia

A person may obtain a permit for propagation of any fish or wildlife in captivity for preservation purposes. Fee $12.50.¹

A person may propagate and sell certain native species of captive bred amphibians and reptiles with a Permit to Propagate and Sell Certain Wildlife or a Permit to Hold and Sell Certain Wildlife.²

Birds and animals raised under a permit for propagation purposes must be confined in a sanitary, escape-proof enclosure; such enclosure shall be open to inspection.³

¹VA. CODE ANN. § 29.1-568

²4 VA. ADMIN. CODE § 15-360-50

³4 VA. ADMIN. CODE § 15-290-50

Washington

A person may hold, possess and propagate the following wildlife for scientific research or for display by zoos or aquariums with a valid permit: Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain elk, Mule deer, Black-tailed deer, White-tailed deer, moose and caribou.

WASH. ADMIN. CODE § 232-12-064

West Virginia

A person may obtain a license for the operation of a private plant, pond or business for the propagation of fish, frogs, turtles and other forms of aquatic life for commercial purposes. Annual Fee $10.00.

W. VA. CODE § 20-2-48

Wisconsin

No Statutes or Regulations.

Wyoming

No Statutes or Regulations.

WAYS TO GET YOUR FRILLED DRAGON

There are many ways to get your frilly. You can check with a pet store. Pet stores are 3-4 times removed from the breeder, (and as i found out) and may not be able to answer your questions. You can get your frilly from a reptile dealer. Or you can get your frilly from a reliable breeder. I feel this is the best way if you want to know the best information about frilled dragons. They can tell you about the bloodline, how to care for your frilly and what to look for in a frilly. Now when ordering from a breeder there are two way to get your frilly from them. First way is to drive and pick your frilly up right from the breeder. The other way is to have them Air shipped to you.  the following are some helpful tips on having your frilly shipped to you:

1. Most breeders ask that you pay in advance, either by credit card with, money order, or cashier check.

1. Not likely, some breeders may accept C.O.D.‘s. C.O.D.’s are more expensive. Most breeders do not offer this as an option.

1. Give the breeder your full name, address, and phone number where you can be reached.

1. Let the breeder know what airport you would like to use, or agree on door to door delivery.
2. Get the shipping date. On that shipping date call the breeder and get the air bill number, avoid weekend shipping most cargo offices are closed.
3. Most shipping takes 24 hours (Airport to Airport)
4. If you can, try to keep your frilly on the same airlines. You have to pay extra for each airline you use.
5. Ship only in good weather.
6. There are 3 types of shipping option;

1. Freight~ Basic, most used
2. Air express~ guaranteed flights
3. Small package~ fast level of service

The last two you will pay more, so compare Airlines.

1. Don’t be afraid to call the airport and check the status of your frilly. You will need the air billing number, this will help the airline track your frilly.

1. Pick up your frilly as soon as it arrives at the airport, especially if the weather is bad. Get the cargo office hours. Make arrangements to pick up your frilly at the ticket counter if the cargo office is closed.

1. Once Airline verifies that payment has been made, check out your frilly before you leave the airline. Reliable breeders guarantee live delivery.
2. If something is wrong, you will need to fill out a “Discrepancy” or “Damage” report. Get it signed and dated, before leaving the airlines. Insist on filing the claim form at this time. Get a claim number.
3. Call the breeder right away.

I hope this information will be helpful in your search. Happy hunting....

Frilled dragon care. UPDATED

Fluffy Care....

Updated

Housing~ When housing your frilly space is important. Hatchlings could be in a tank 20+ gallons, juveniles should be housed in a 55-75 gallon tank, adults NEED to be housed in a 3’x3’x4’ (lxwxh) enclosure. Your Frilled Dragon enclosures should be easy to wipe down. I find glass works the best. You can use anything that works for you! Because this is for you and your Frilly.

~ Remember ventilation is NEEDED your Frillies home. Along with a door that is easy for you to get your Frilly in and out. Please make sure that you have it so your Frilly CANNOT get out!!! So if need be add a lock! Add branches for climbing, but keep in mind that you will need to keep them away from the heat source! (You don’t want your frilly to burn themselves!!!!)

Lighting~ Correct lighting is VERY IMPORTANT!!!Frillies like most reptiles NEED ultraviolet (UV) lighting both UVA and UVB.

UVA~ stimulates appetite, encourages activity, and helps with breeding behaviors in your frilly...

UVB~ is vital for synthesis of vitamin D3, regulating your frillies calcium, and balancing calcium and phosphorous levels...

I personally use what is called full-spectrum fluorescent to get the benefits of both UVA and UVB. these lights should be changed after nine (9) months. Even if they still work! Full-spectrum fluorescent over time loses the UV output!

FYI~ I find that 12 hours on & 12 hours off will help with your frillies personality/behavior.

~ Some people like use back lights keep in mind they do NOT  put out UVA or UVB! that does not mean you cant use them as a night light. I use them, they do have a nice visual effect.

~Don’t forget a basking spot....

Terrarium/Vivarium Layout~ One thing to keep in mind is a hiding area. Sense frillies like to spend their days in tree as well as ground you will want to put some vertical branches in their home. also frillies do startle easy, so i find it better to cover 3 sides of the enclosure. It is also important to have substrate that goes well with your Frilly. Because that Frillies are forest lizards I would recommend compressed coconut fibers, chopped wood, (it comes in many verities, sizes, and colors). Other thing that you can add for your Frillies enclosure  are branches and plants...

Branches~ Add branches for climbing, but keep in mind that you will need to keep them away from the heat source! (You don’t want your frilly to burn themselves!!!!)

Plants~ Keep in mind that your Frilly may eat your plants or as I found out Fluffy, (Our Frilly) will climb over the plants that we have added. He never goes around them. Do some research before you put plants in some plants are not good for them, ( I’m still researching this for myself.)

Feeding~ There are many types of diets that you can feed your Frilly. I have done some reading and they say that you can feed your Frilly canned cat food but I have not tried this, and it sounds a little fishy to me, (no pun intended). Others have had luck  feeding fruits, and vegetables. Her is a list of safe food.

~ Alfala,

~ Apples,

~ Berries (straw, blue, elder),

~ Broccoli (stems,and leaves),

~  Bok choy,

~ Cabbage (dark green, and red. NEVRE white),           ~ Dandelions,

~ Escarole,

~ Grated roots (carrots, beats)

~ Grated squash,

~ Greens(turnips, collards, mustards, beats),

~ Hibiscus (blooms, and leaves),

~ Leaf lettuce,

~ Melons,

~ Nastrutrum,

~ Okra,

~ Papaya,

~ Peaches,

~ Pears,

~ Romaine,

~ Rose petals,

~ Tofu,

~ Tomato.

When trying this cut them small enough for them to eat. You can tell if they are small enough, by cut them to the with of there eyes. if you have question go a head and email me, and if you think it is still to big then go a head and cut them smaller! If you try to feed look into what you feed him. Thing like rhubarb can not been fed to your Frilly. Other thing you can feed Frillies are meal worms, wax worms, and crickets. They come in many sizes.  keep in mind eyes width. Also try wax worm if your Frilly get sick. The wax worms will help get his appetite back to what it should be. Be careful wax worms are high in fat, so done feed them to often.  or just as a treat. Fluffy only eats gut loaded  crickets. It’s not like I haven’t tried others foods, I have! Fluffy is just a picky eater. I am using re-hydrated vegetable medley mix in there, but the crickets eat that. Don’t worry if Your frilly does not eat fruits and veggies. From what I read it’s not that uncommon.

FYI~ Every other feeding you will want to dust you live food with calcium powder.

General Care~ Frillies may grow to be three (3) feet long, and depending on there age and size you may have to change the way you pick them up. When they are small you may want to lead them into a plastic container. As they grow older/larger use both hands cupped to catch them. If you let your frilly roam free time to time. trying to catch them can be hard, frilled dragons can run fast. you may want to use a blanket to catch them, try not to chase them because chasing can be stressful on your frilly, and it could be fatal.

Shedding~ Frillies do shed, don’t worry about this it’s natural, it’s just old skin need to come off. However they should be handled less during the shedding process. You may be tempted to help them shed by pulling the dead skin off however it is best that they shed on their own. Raising the humidity levels may help the process.Fluffy does get pissy when he sheds, and a temperament change is natural during the shedding process.

Cleaning~ Once a week I take out water bowl, and feeding dishes. Put on gloves and pick up Fluffy poop,and Fill Fluffy’s waterfall. (you may want to remove any dead crickets). Once a month I take branches, vines, and foliage out and and disinfect them (I use the dishwasher). Every three months you need to replace your frillies substrate, and do a deep cleaning.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me at: dont.frill.up@me.com

Frilled dragon care info

Because information on the internet seems sparse in regards to Frilled Dragons, I'm going to post what I believe is correct for maintaining one of these creatures in an indoor enclosure. I'm in Iowa where it's dry and cold in the winter and warm and humid in the summer. Keep in mind where you're located because when the humidity changes in your area it's important to adjust your Frilly's humidity and temperature to keep it comfortable for him or her.


Temperature & Humidity
Temp. 100 degree F, in the basking side of the enclosure.  70-80 degrees on the cool side.  Humidity 50- 70%. It's important to have a large gradient (warm air in one part of the cage room temperature in another) It's also important to have a gradient in regards to humidity, the lower end of the thank can be more humid and the top of the thank can be dry.

Your Frilly will pick a spot to sit based on where it's most comfortable to him or her. These animals live in trees where it's natural to have temperature and humidity gradients. They're also similar to bearded dragons which live in deserts so it's important to have dry humid air. Because there is a lot of information out there on temperature and humidity and there are no authoritative resources regarding caring for these creatures we believe that it's best to setup a habitat that offers different areas for all climates and humidities. But keep in mind that your Frilly will also hang out where he or she tends to feel the most secure, as loving as they seem they become scared and frightened very easy. For that reason we have wrapped the back and side of his cage with black paper to make him feel more secure. We have also placed faux vegetation in front of his cage to allow him to hide which makes him more comfortable and secure.

In talking with many people who have kept Frillies as pets the common problem for mortality in juvenile frilled dragons is respiratory infection. Many believe that this is cause by excess humidity. We've seen authoritative resources state that these animals are from jungles and forests where there is a moderate uniform level of humidity towards the floor of the echo system. Unfortunately in a tank it's very hard to reproduce that environment because it's a very small echo system, we try to deal with this by minimizing the fog and humidity and we augment the humidity with water falls and standing water under infrared  light. This causes a more diffused and natural humidity. The problems with humidifiers from pet stores and the spray bottle method is that it introduces larger droplets in the air. This problem will cause respiratory infections get in to the tiny lungs of these creatures and cause infection. That's why we avoid misting, only use a humidifier or fogger on it's lowest setting and use heating lamps to evaporate water. This will end up with smaller particles of water in the air and will help avoid death from respiratory failure caused by excessive fogging or spraying while maintaining an acceptable level of water particle density that isn't harmful to the frilly.

Heating & Equipment
I use two day heat lamps during the day and a night heat lap on 24/7. I also have two full spectrum lights and a black light that i run at night for a cool night light for fluffy it doesn't seem to bother him. So it working and it aids in the web cam. I will post a video of the lighting and the set up at a later date.
Diet
Im having the best luck with the crickets, I also put Healthy Herp Veggie Mix Instant Meal reptile food. it beats cutting fresh veggies up every day Fluffy has not o my knowledge eat any yet but the cricket have and it keeps them alive so it is worth the $20. Other food you can try are wax worms in small doses,cause of the fat content. as the get older you can try baby mice and rats even pinkies. For veggies you can try collard greens,red leaf lettuce, mustard greens, turnips greens, dandelions greens. stay away from spinach, cabbage, large amounts of kale. You can also try carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, peas, corn, and fruits in small doses. Keep in mind not all frilled dragons will eat veggies!!!
when feeding your frilly crickets dust them with a calcium d3 dust you can get that at any pet store. when you feed crickets gutload them. Don't feed them insects from outside cause of pesticides that they may carry. they may kill you frilly!!!!
Substrate & Water Needs
I use a waterfall and I have a water dish for him to soak in, he does drink out of the water fall i find that neat. Substrate can be news paper, wheat brand, and cyprus mulch or soil. once again keep in mind of chemicals. will be dangerous and deadly to your frilly.
Lighting & UVB
Brighter the better. Full spectrum UV source are the best for your frilled. that is why i have two of these bulbs. if the weather is at idea temp &humidity you can let them out to play let them get the real thing it truly is the best.
Sexing & Characteristics
Ok this is not easy to do. as a rule of thumb. Male are larger and and have more color. frills are also larger, and males are less skittish.
Cleaning & and Maintenance
I clean fluffy cage once a week and deep clean once a month, water every day. When you first get your frilly take him to the vet don't just take your pet store a ok on his health. I found that out the hard way!!!


Tomorrow i will try to find out behavior and personality on the frilled dragons!

How to Feed a Australian Frilled Dragon