| Cites status: |
Not protected |
| Geographical Extension: |
E-Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan to Pakistan |
| Habitat: |
rocky biotopes, diurnal |
| Size: |
up to 50 cm |
| Life Expectancy: |
over 10 years |
| Reproduction: |
oviparous |
| Temperature: |
air temperature between 26-30°C, local heat spots up to 45°C. Night setback to 20-23°C. |
| Humidity: |
50-70% |
| 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 earth with rock structures or "Sorry Link missing" or grit. |
| Cage Furniture: |
hideouts, stones, roots, climbing facilities, a flat water bowl. Cage substrate should always be slightly wet in one spot. |
| Terrarium Size (for long term care): |
at least 150 x 50 x 50 cm (LxWxH) for one pair. |
| food: |
Green fodder, insects (e.g. cricktets, house crickets, grasshoppers, cockroaches, super mealworms, wax moths, etc.) also products from the "Sorry Link missing". The vegetable amount of this kind of nourishment is very high. Regular additions of "Sorry Link missing" and "Sorry Link missing" are necessary. |
| Comment: |
Can be tended well in smaller groups (e.g. 1 male and 2-4 females). |
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