Cites status:	not protected
Geographical Extension:	Central America to Northwestern South America
Habitat:	tropical rainforests, often near bodies of water, diurnal
Size:	over 80 cm
Life Expectancy:	over 10 years
Reproduction:	lays up to 18 eggs, certain populations show parthenogenetic reproduction. Incubation period at 30°C about 50-70 days.
Temperature:	air temperature between 26-28°C, local heat spots up to 40°C, night setback to 20-23°C.
Humidity:	70-90% at day, 90-100% at night
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:	loose, absorptive substrate (see "Sorry Link missing").
Cage Furniture:	climbing facilities, a background is recommended. Planting is possible (Ficus benjamina, F. pumila Scindapsus etc.). Various hiding places and a large water container with waterfall or the like (possibly aquaterrarium) make up the basic configuration of the terrarium.
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.

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