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Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko: Despite being from tropical forests that receive plenty of rainfall, these petite little devils don’t like to be kept too warm. Temperatures in the 70s to low 80s Fahrenheit work best for them; when it edges toward the upper 80s, it’s definitely getting too hot and is actually dangerous for them. More >> |
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Savannah Monitor: The savannah monitor is the most commonly available monitor species. Savannah monitors are known for their placid dispositions and overall tameness. As captive pets, savannah monitors can be fed wax worms, king mealworms, mice and rats (pinkies or fuzzies). More >> |
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Shingleback Skink: The shingleback skink is a relatively hardy captive if attention is paid to a few details of its natural history. Keeping its environment dry is the main one – they experience skin and toe degeneration problems if moisture and bacteria build up in the substrate of the enclosure. More >> |
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Skink: (All Skink species.) More >> |
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Smooth Knob-Tailed Gecko: A secretive species, this nervous lizard is best set up in a terrarium decorated to resemble its desert domain so it can be watched and enjoyed like a tropical fish. More >> |
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Solomon Island Prehensile-tailed Skink: The Solomon Island prehensile-tailed skink is highly arboreal, and will require cages that are large, tall and amply supplied with branches for climbing. Enclosures can be constructed from Plexiglas, plate glass, wood frame or welded wire. More >> |
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Southern Alligator Lizard: Very similar to the northern alligator lizard to all aspects of its husbandry. The southern alligator lizard are active hunters that eat all kinds of insects, snails, and even baby mice in captivity. More >> |
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Spearpoint Leaf-tailed Gecko: The spearpoint leaf-tailed gecko is essentially the northern version of the satanic leaf-tailed gecko, and its care is identical. In some portions of the range, it occurs in dryer areas than the satanic leaf-tailed gecko, but it still has high humidity requirements compared to many geckos. More >> |
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Spiny-tailed (Black) Iguana: Spiny-tailed iguanas look impressive with bold bands and spiny bases of their tails, so many are tempted to assume they’re just like green iguanas in temperament and behavior. Baby spiny-tailed iguanas are also bright green like green iguanas, but that color fades quickly as they grow. More >> |
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Standing's Day Gecko: Standing's day gecko is an impressive gecko. Aquariums make great homes for Standing's day geckos. A terrarium with more height than width is recommended. As Standing's day geckos are highly arboreal, providing objects for climbing and hiding is a must. More >> |
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Sungazer: This regal lizard was once common in the pet trade, but nowadays is a rarity and highly desired. A mild temperament and hardy nature makes the sungazer a hardy captive if specimens can be located.
Sungazers excavate burrows in open areas and shelter in them at night. More >> |
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