| Cites status: |
not protected |
| Geographical Extension: |
South-USA to North-Mexico |
| Habitat: |
dry areas with sparse overgrowth of grass and bushes. Crepuscular and nocturnal |
| Size: |
up to 12,5 cm |
| Life Expectancy: |
over 10 years |
| Reproduction: |
lays several times per year 2 soft-shelled eggs, incubation period at 29°C about 45-70 days. |
| Temperature: |
Ground temperature between 25-28°C, local heat spots up to 35°C. Night setback to 18-24°C. |
| Humidity: |
50-70% |
| Lighting: |
Daylight fluorescent tubes, e.g. "Sorry Link missing" or "Sorry Link missing" |
| Substrate: |
loamy earth, "Sorry Link missing" |
| Cage Furniture: |
small, flat water bowl, hiding places, stones, roots, climbing facilities. Cage substrate should always be slightly wet in one spot. |
| Terrarium Size (for long term care): |
50x40x40 cm (LxWH) for a group of 2-5 animals |
| food: |
Insects (e.g. cricktets, house crickets, 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: |
Small groups can be tended well together (e.g. 1 male with 2-4 females). |
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