| Cites status: |
not protected |
| Geographical Extension: |
southwestern USA to northern Mexico |
| Habitat: |
dry to semi-arid habitats, diurnal |
| Size: |
10-16 cm |
| Life Expectancy: |
approx. 3 years |
| Reproduction: |
several clutches with 2-6 eggs. Incubation period at 28°C about 40 days. |
| Temperature: |
air temperature between 26-28°C, local heat spots up to 40°C. Night setback to 20°C. |
| Humidity: |
60-70% |
| 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. |
| Substrate: |
loamy earth with rock structures or "Sorry Link missing" or 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). |
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