Do Chinese Water Dragons get attached to their tank mates?

I believe they do to a certain extent because I feel that all animals have feelings. However, they should be fine being raised alone and often are happier having the place all to themselves. I think they do enjoy the company of another water dragon but with that company can also come fighting whether over food or basking spot, stress, and more. My girls often sit together in different areas and it's funny because they appear to be best buds as they sit side by side and one will have her arm around the other. I think it really is more that they just like to climb on top of each other though but it is cute to see them like that. But, don't get me wrong, one is dominant over the other and though they do not fight I often wonder how much the passive one stresses over the other. I will sometimes see head bobbing and arm waving and very occasionally the dominant one will charge the other with mouth open and sometimes hit the other but no actual biting, it will always stop there. It's very brief almost like she just wants to remind the other that she is in charge. They have never really hurt each other but I always have to be ready to separate them if it does ever take a turn and they can't live together any more. I think if you spend a little time a day with a singleton they can be happy living alone. Remember that if you do decide to get another that you need to make sure that you don't end up with two males (your larger appeared male to me) because they will need to be split up and be sure that they are close in size because they do eat lizards too if they fit in their mouths. Also, most important is to quarantine the other at least 6 months because for example one could be ill and hide the illness for quite some time and infect your other. Be sure that the newbie also sees an exotic vet to treat for parasites and check the health before introducing them. And stay close once the introduction starts because there could be some fighting in the beginning to establish dominance. Definitely don't rush into it. Give him some time and see if he perks up. He may just be confused about where she went or maybe he can smell that she died. Sorry you lost your other one. They are extremely delicate reptiles. Good luck with your decision.

yes they do!