| Cites status: |
not protected |
| Geographical Extension: |
Southwestern USA, mainly in Nevada, Utah and California |
| Habitat: |
dry and rocky areas, diurnal |
| Size: |
up to 35 cm |
| Life Expectancy: |
over 6 years |
| Reproduction: |
lays up to 10 eggs. Several clutches per year are possible. Incubation period of 45-60 days at 28-32°C. More females will hatch at higher temperatures. |
| Temperature: |
Air temperature between 30-38°C, local heat spots up to 45-50°C. Night setback to room temperature. |
| Humidity: |
35-50% |
| 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. 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. 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. |
| Terrarium Size (for long term care): |
approx. 120x50x60 cm and larger |
| 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: |
Pay attention to the size of the animals as western collared lizards eat other lizards. |
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