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Caiman Lizard: This is not a lizard for beginners! This rare and specialized denizen of forested riverbanks is imported in low numbers and is still a rarity in the pet trade. The caiman lizards’ large size and potentially painful bite are two more reasons that few tackle its husbandry. More >> |
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Cape Monitor: Cape monitors are large are noted for their aggressive temperaments.
As captive pets, Cape monitors can be fed wax worms, king mealworms, mice and rats (pinkies or fuzzies). More >> |
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Central American Banded Gecko: This medium-sized gecko is like the new world’s answer to Asia’s leopard gecko. Although adult Central American banded geckos do not approach the girth and length of leopard geckos, their habits are similar in many other ways. More >> |
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Chameleon: (All Chameleon species.) More >> |
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Chinese Water Dragon: Chinese water dragon babies that are only 4 or 5 inches long may be kept in a 10-gallon aquarium, but they will eventually need to be moved to a larger terrarium. Sand is a recommended substrate material, as both male and female Chinese water dragons will dig burrows. More >> |
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Chuckwalla: Chuckwallas are pure vegetarians, specializing in an exclusive diet of desert-adapted fruits, flowers, and succulent new plant growth. In captivity chuckwallas will gladly accept an assortment of veggies and greens that other herbivorous iguanids also thrive on. More >> |
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Collared Lizard: If collared lizards grew to the size of Komodo dragons, they would probably prey upon them. Crotaphytus are voracious predators on other lizard species, although they don’t pass up the chance to snack on insects and other small vertebrates. More >> |
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Common Tegu: These hardy beasts are very indiscriminate in their choice of foods that lean heavily towards small animals they can overpower. Common tegus are ruthless predators that chase down their prey, grasp it in dagger-like teeth and formidable jaws. More >> |
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Crested Gecko: The meteoric rise of this gecko from relative obscurity only a decade ago is testament to its suitability as a pet. Possessing a gentle and curious nature, R. ciliatus rivals leopard geckos even in the development of pattern and color morphs. More >> |
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Crocodile Monitor: Few people have had experience with these lizards in private collections, or even in zoos. It’s recommended that a very spacious cage be used to accommodate these monitors - currently the longest known lizard species in the world. More >> |
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