| Cites status: |
not protected |
| Geographical Extension: |
Northwest and south Australia |
| Habitat: |
dry, weakly woody grassland, but also found in forest |
| Size: |
up to 45 cm |
| Life Expectancy: |
over 15 years |
| Reproduction: |
livebearing, gestation periode ist about 4 months, 8-13 babies |
| Temperature: |
between 26-28°C, lokal up to 30°C |
| Humidity: |
75-95%, we recommend special technique like Super Rain or Super Fog, which can be controlled with Humidity Control or PRO Timer. |
| Lighting: |
As basic lighting the perfect solution is Daylight Sun T5 in combination with Light Strip and for the heating, UV and sun source the Bright Sun UV Desert. |
| Substrate: |
Possible is the use of Desert Bedding mixed with Desert Sand or a mix of Sand and Lucky Reptile Herp Pottery- |
| Cage Furniture: |
Branches, additional a bacground, of course a flat, large Water Dishes and various hiding places. Planting is possible e.g. Ficus benjamina, F. pumila Scindapsus etc. |
| Terrarium Size (for long term care): |
Should be kept single, 120x80x60 cm |
| food: |
Omnivorous, snails, worms, various insects, also possible to use Herp Diner Cans Series as well fruit, flowers, leafes and seeds. |
| Comment: |
hibernation at 14-18°C, at a reduced lighting of 8 hours, no feeding |