| Cites status: |
Cites Appendix II, obligation to keep records and to register! |
| Geographical Extension: |
Malawi, North-Mozambique, Tanzania |
| Habitat: |
bush-savannahs, especially in treetops |
| Size: |
up to 60cm, females somewhat smaller |
| Life Expectancy: |
up to 12 years |
| Reproduction: |
up to 70 eggs |
| Temperature: |
at day 25-32°C, local heat spots 35-40°C, at night 18-24°C |
| Humidity: |
ca. 50-60%, at night up to 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: |
sturdy climbing facilities, blinds for rear and side 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") |
| Terrarium Size (for long term care): |
Minimum requirement for one animal is a ratio of 4x2.5x4 (LxWxH) of snout-vent-length. A size of at least 120x80x200cm is recommended. |
| food: |
Insects (e.g. cricktets, 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.
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| Comment: |
Species can also be kept without terrarium in your residence. Males are irreconcilable amongst each other, group keeping may be possible with females. |
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