| Cites status: |
Cites Appendix II, obligation to keep records and to register! |
| Geographical Extension: |
North-Tanzania |
| Habitat: |
montane rainforests. The natural habitat is characterized by extreme variations in temperature. Diurnal |
| Size: |
ca. 28cm overall length, females ca. 20cm |
| Life Expectancy: |
about 8 years |
| Reproduction: |
the female lays ca. 20 eggs (max. 40 eggs) after a pregnancy of about 120 days. The incubation period should take more than 200 days at 20-23°C. |
| Temperature: |
air temperature between 22-28°C, locally up to 35°C. In the long-term values of 30°C and above are not recommended. If possible a night-time temperature drop to 8°C and less, at least down to 15°C is recommended. |
| Humidity: |
60-80% |
| 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")
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| Terrarium Size (for long term care): |
Minimum requirement for one animal is a ratio of 4x2.5x4 (LBH) of snout-vent-length. A size of at least 80x50x100cm is recommended. |
| 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. |
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