The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard in the world, and it's a great reptile for an Asian area. It has no thriving relationships with any other species, so it always gets a habitat of its own. The good news is that a Komodo dragon is perfectly happy living alone.
Buying a Komodo dragon
- Komodos are sold through the animal trade centre for cash.
- Listings are on a timer. If the sex or traits you want aren't there, wait for the next refresh.
How much space?
The Zoopedia lists about 220 m² of land and 30 m² of water surface for a small group. Two dragons needed about 285 m² in my zoo, so I kept just one. If space is tight, one dragon is the better choice.
Lifespan is around 19–20 years: juvenile until about 4, adult until about 11, then elderly.
Building the habitat
Komodo dragons come from grassland and wetland biomes.
- Use rocks and terrain as a null barrier if you like a natural look. Close the boundary fully, or you'll get an "Incomplete boundary" error.
- Use the push tool to dig a pond.
- Make sure the water is navigable (deep enough for swimming).
- When you open the nature brush inside the habitat, it automatically filters to plants for the habitat's biomes.
Terrain
This is where most Komodo habitats fail:
- Heavy soil, with several soil types mixed in.
- Rock paint.
- Waterlogged ground. Adding waterlogged terrain took one of my dragons from about 51% welfare to 100%.
Plants and shelter
- A small tree and a climber.
- Bush flowers, dry grass and floating plants on the pond.
- A shelter.
- A heater on cooler maps.
Enrichment
- Pumpkin feeder
- Mud bath
- Scent pack
- Rubber duck
- Drinking water
Tips
- An African-themed viewing platform blueprint works well for any reptile habitat with a pond.
- Add the habitat to the right work zone (I had to add mine to the "South work zone" manually).
- Individual Komodos can have different colour variants. Look at a few before you buy.