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Green Spiny Lizard
scientific name: Sceloporus malachiticus
| Cites status: | not protected |
| Geographical Extension: | Central America |
| Habitat: | tree dweller in pine and cloud forests. Dwells on the ground in higher reaches, diurnal |
| Size: | up to 20 cm |
| Life Expectancy: | over 10 years |
| Reproduction: | viviparous, 3-10 young animals |
| Temperature: | air temperature between 26-28°C, locally 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: | Sand-earth mix, "Sorry Link missing" or "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, smaller 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: | Species likes to climb, therefore a higher terrarium is recommended! Small groups can be tended well together (e.g. 1 male with 2-4 females). Civilisation follower! |