How can you tell a female and male Chinese water dragon apart?

Size: Male Chinese water dragons are generally larger than females, with males reaching lengths of up to 36 inches, while females typically reach lengths of up to 24 inches.

Head Shape: Male Chinese water dragons have larger, more triangular-shaped heads than females, while females have smaller, more rounded heads.

Color: Male Chinese water dragons are typically more colorful than females. They have bright green bodies with red, yellow, and blue markings, while females are typically dull green or brown with few markings.

Belly: The belly of a male Chinese water dragon is usually black, while the belly of a female is usually white or cream-colored.

Dewlap: Male Chinese water dragons have a larger, more prominent dewlap than females. The dewlap is a flap of skin under the chin that is used for display purposes.

Hemipenal Bulge: Male Chinese water dragons have a noticeable bulge at the base of their tails which contains their hemipenes.