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Reeves' Butterfly Lizard

scientific name: Leiolepis reevesii

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Cites status: not protected
Geographical Extension: South-China, Laos, Vietnam
Habitat: coastal areas, sparsely overgrown beaches, crepuscular and nocturnal
Size: approx. 40 cm
Life Expectancy: over 7 years
Reproduction: clutches with 7 eggs have been known. Incubation period at 28°C approx. 100 days.
Temperature: ground temperature between 26-28°C, local heat spots up to 45°C. Night setback to 20-23°C.
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. Species needs a strong illumination. If necessary the use of HQI lamps or T5 fluorescent tubes is recommended.
Substrate: loamy soil possibly with rock structures, "Sorry Link missing".
Cage Furniture: hideouts, stones, roots, climbing facilities, a flat water bowl. Cage substrate should always be slightly wet in one spot.
food: Insect- and herbivore (e.g. cricktets, house crickets, wax moths, apples, bananas, dandelions, clover, etc.) and sand crabs, small fish, also "Sorry Link missing" and products from the "Sorry Link missing". Regular additions of "Sorry Link missing" and "Sorry Link missing" are necessary.
Comment: They should be tended in pairs. A large and roomy terrarium is required due to the high activity of the species.
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