Description
- Common Name: Sulawesi Giant Sailfin Dragon
- Scientific Name: Hydrosaurus celebensis
- Locality/Morph: Wild type
- Sex: Mixed
- Age: Mixed
- Source: Captive Farmed
- Native Range: Indonesia (Sulawesi and surrounding islands)
- Natural Habitat: Tropical rainforests, mangroves, and riverine environments; typically found near water and along forested waterways
- Diet: Omnivorous—plant matter (leaves, fruits) and animal matter (insects, crustaceans, small vertebrates)
- Basking Temperature: 32–36°C
- Ambient Temperature: 26–30°C (night drop to 22–24°C)
- Average Adult Size: 100–120 cm total length
The Sulawesi Giant Sailfin Dragon (Hydrosaurus celebensis) is a large, semi-aquatic agamid adapted to warm, humid, and water-rich environments. It typically exhibits a green to olive base coloration with darker banding, providing camouflage in dense vegetation. The species is distinguished by an elongated tail with a prominent laterally compressed “sail,” as well as a dorsal crest extending along the body. It is primarily diurnal and closely associated with aquatic habitats.
In captivity, a large, secure enclosure is required, incorporating both terrestrial and aquatic components. Substantial horizontal and vertical space should be provided, along with strong branches, basking platforms, and access to a sizeable water area suitable for soaking and swimming. Structural stability is important due to the species’ size and strength.
A defined thermal gradient should be maintained, with a high-temperature basking area and cooler retreat zones. High humidity is required and should be maintained through regular misting and the presence of water features, while ensuring adequate ventilation. High-output UVB lighting is essential for indoor enclosures to support calcium metabolism.
This species requires a varied diet consisting of both plant and animal matter. Leafy greens and suitable fruits should be offered alongside appropriately sized invertebrates and occasional vertebrate prey. Nutritional balance and portion control are important for long-term health.
Due to its size, strength, and specific environmental requirements, this species is best suited to experienced keepers. When maintained under appropriate conditions, it exhibits natural behaviours including basking, climbing, swimming, and use of both terrestrial and aquatic areas.
Livestock Delivery:
Livestock is delivered in our own heated reptile courier vans. Delivery time from ordering will depend on your location and when we next have a van in your area, this will usually be a maximum of 2 weeks. You will receive a date and time slot by phone or email, so please ensure you enter these correctly at checkout. Delivery fee for livestock depends on location, prices start at £45. Livestock orders over £500 (+VAT) are delivered free of charge.
Livestock Sale Terms:
If multiple animals are in stock then not all will be pictured, so the photo above may not be exact animal available.
All prices are per individual unless otherwise stated. All livestock is subject to availability, whilst we try to keep the website as up to date as possible errors may happen, in this situation you will be contacted to arrange a refund/alternative.
Errors can happen with sexing and morph identification. Should this be discovered before leaving us you are entitled to a refund. After the animal leaves us it is the customers responsibility to inform us within 48 hours of the animals arrival. Failing to do so may lose the customers eligibility for a refund.
It is the customers responsibility to have the correct setup available and ready for the animal, if you need any advice please do get in touch. We have the right to request proof of setup at any time, failure to provide an image of an appropriate setup or any image at all, may result in a full order cancellation and refund.
Guarantee for all inverts & amphibians is 24 hours. All other livestock is 48 hours. If issues/concerns are notified upon delivery, then this may be extended. All health related queries will be subject to a full investigation should an issue arise. Failing to provide us with the information we request may void any form of guarantee. If we find reason from the information that its injury or death was caused by negligence or incorrect husbandry then the guarantee may be void. Should death or abnormalities occur then you must inform us as soon as possible. In the unlikely event that an animal passes away please photograph the dead body and freeze until you have heard from us. If death or illness occurs after 7 days, and no health issues were reported, then Ridgeway will not be held responsible.
We have the right to refuse any sale, refund or guarantee at any time if we feel it is necessary.
Livestock sales are for customers aged 18+, if under this age you must have prior parent permission. If we have any reason to suspect this is not the case we will contact you before the animal is released.
When purchasing an animal from us you automatically agree to these terms of sale.
