Flat Rock Lizards
9 subspecies are recognized.
9 subspecies are recognized.
Native:
Africa
Length: 3-6 inches (10” large)
Length: 3-6 inches (10” large)
Temperature:
70-85°
Nighttime
temperature: 65 and 75°. Infrared
Heat Lamp
Humidity:
35 %percent.
Lighting: UV / UVB lighting helps prevent or
reverse metabolic bone disease and UVA increases feeding, mating, and other
natural behaviors (12-14 hours)
** Powder their greens and bugs in Calcium
Vitamin D3 before serving
Feeding: Crickets,
mealworms and waxworms. Adult lizards should be fed 3-4 times per week; some
juveniles can be fed twice daily during their growing period.
Water: Shallow
Dish. Misting the enclosure regularly should allow for enough water intake.
** Beware of over-misting
the enclosure. It can cause mold.
Housing:
10-30 gallon terrarium. A screen lid is essential
for proper air exchange. The enclosure must include a high basking area, hiding
space (preferably made of rocks), and a "cool" area to allow for thermoregulation.
