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Western Collared
Lizard Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
The Western Collared lizard makes
its home in the deserts of the Southwest USA. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Crotaphytus collaris |
| Average Size: |
10 to 12 inches |
| Origin: |
Southwest North America |
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Feeding |
Western Collared lizards are carnivorous so feed
them a variety of gut-loaded insects. Crickets are the
most healthy so they should make up the primary part
of their diet with mealworms, silkworms and waxworms
added in.
Wester Collared lizards will drink from a dish so make
sure they always have a supply of fresh drinking water. |
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Habitat |
| Humidity: |
These lizards requrie a relatively low humidity
level in the 30% to 40% range. |
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| Lighting: |
UVB lighting is essential and should be provided
to Western Collared lizards in 12 hour periods followed
by 12 hours of darkness. |
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| Physical Design: |
The Western Collared lizard will require a lot
of cover in its habitat so it can hide and feel
safe. |
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| Substrate: |
Since these lizards live in the desert they are
naturally accustomed to walking living on sand which
makes it a good idea to mimic this when keeping
them in captivity. |
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| Temperature: |
A temperature gradient of 75 degrees F on the
cool end to 87 degrees F on the warm end is perfect
for Western Collared lizards. At night the temperature
should remain about 72 degrees F which is obviously
a few degrees cooler than during the day. |
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