Western Collared Lizard Care Sheet
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Scientific Name:
Crotaphytus collaris |
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Statistics |
| Estimated Size: |
10" to 13" |
| Natural Location: |
South West USA |
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Distribution
Map |
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Care Information |
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Food
& Water
Like most carnivourous lizards, the diet of the Western
Collared Lizard should contain a wide variety
of insects. Provide a mixture of crickets,
mealworms, silkworms,
waxworms, etc.
In the wild, Western Collared Lizards
also eat small lizards and snakes. Make sure all insects
are gut-loaded with healthy food, and dusted with a calcium
or multi-vitamin supplement. Place a small dish in the
enclosure for water.
Lighting, Temperature & Humidity
Keep the lights on a 12 hour day cycle, using full-spectrum
(UVB) flourescent lighting. An incandescent bulb, ceramic
heat emitter or/and a heat pad needs to be used to provide
a daytime heat gradient ranging from 75 degrees F to
88 degrees F. Drop the temperature down to around 73
degrees F at night. Western Collared Lizards
only require a low level of humidity.
Housing
A 3' x 1.5' x 1.5' minimum should be adhered to for
the size of the enclosure. Remember, bigger is better.
Use playsand or light gravel for the substrate. These
lizards are used to living on sand or a lightly packed
ground. They also need a lot of cover for hiding. |
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