Sunday, April 28, 2013

FRILL-NECKED LIZARD








Frill-Necked Lizards

Native: northern Australia and southern New Guinea

Lifespan:
10-15 years

Size: 7-35 inches

** Powder food with Calcium Vitamin D3

Feed: dark leafy greens, sweet potatoes, carrots, split peas and green beans. Waxworms, mealworms, mice and fruit should be offered sparingly.

** They are climbers so screened enclosures allows for them to climb. Having branches can work as well.

Housing: 29 gallon tanks or larger (55)

Substrate: coco-fiber/eco-earth, Sand, cypress mulch

** No Heat rocks, heat tape or heat pads

Humidity:  55-65% humidity

Heat: 95-100°

Cooling side:
75-80°

** 10-12 hours of lighting

Lighting: UV / UVB lighting

Heat:
Infrared Heat Lamp (24 hour heat source)