| Cites status: |
Cites Appendix II, obligation to keep records and to register! |
| Geographical Extension: |
east Africa (east-Tanzania, Kenia) |
| Habitat: |
mountain rainforests in heights of 400-2800m above sea level. The natural habitat is characterized by extreme variations in temperature. Diurnal |
| Size: |
ca. 20 cm overall length, other subspecies grow larger (xantopholus up to 35cm) |
| Life Expectancy: |
approximately 8 years |
| Reproduction: |
viviparous species. 7-51(!) offspring will be born after a pregnancy of up to 230 days. |
| Temperature: |
air temperature between 22-28°C, local heat spots up to 35°C. If possible a night setback to 10°C. But at least 15°C are recommended. |
| Humidity: |
50-80% |
| Lighting: |
Daylight fluorescent tubes, if necessary UV tubes (see "Sorry Link missing"). For sufficient UV radiation we recommend "Sorry Link missing" or "Sorry Link missing". "Sorry Link missing" for the creation of local heat spots. |
| Substrate: |
loose, absorptive substrate (see "Sorry Link missing"). |
| Cage Furniture: |
climbing facilities, blinds for back and rear panels, planting is possible (Ficus benjamina, Scindapsus sp., Epipremnium sp., Hoya sp., etc.). Many hiding places. Good air circulation is required! A dripper is recommended (see "Sorry Link missing") |
| food: |
Insects (e.g. cricktets, smaller grasshoppers, cockroaches, super mealworms, wax moths, etc.) also products from the "Sorry Link missing". Regular additions of "Sorry Link missing" and "Sorry Link missing" are necessary. |
| Comment: |
C. jacksonii was also introduced to Hawaii and has formed a stable population. |
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