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Rosebelly Lizard
scientific name: Sceloporus variabilis (olloporus)
| Cites status: | not protected |
| Geographical Extension: | Central America |
| Habitat: | dry (beach, dry forest)and rocky areas but also moist and cloud forests. Diurnal |
| Size: | up to 14 cm |
| Life Expectancy: | over 10 years |
| Reproduction: | up to eggs. Incubation period at 28°C about 50-60 days. |
| Temperature: | air temperature between 26-28°C, local heat spots up to 40°C. Night setback to 20-23°C. |
| Humidity: | 50-60% |
| 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 fine grit. Also "Sorry Link missing". |
| Cage Furniture: | hiding places, stones and roots, also climbing facilities and a flat water bowl. Cage substrate should always be slightly wet in one spot. |
| 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). Civilisation follower! |