By Jerry D. Fife
The popularity of the Angel Island chuckwalla (Sauromalus hispidus) has greatly increased in recent years. Only captive-bred hatchlings are available, and this, along with increased demand, has kept prices high. As of this writing, hatchlings typically cost more than $100. Wild-caught common chuckwallas (S. ater) are often available for less; however, the Angel Island chuckwalla is a larger, more impressive lizard, and captive-bred hatchlings don’t have the health or acclimation issues that may plague wild-caught common chuckwallas.
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