Sudan plated lizards (Broadleysaurus major) are medium-sized, diurnal, terrestrial reptiles native to eastern and central Africa. Their habitat is generally considered to be arid savannah, though the environment does undergo brief rainy seasons twice a year. They are frequently found...
Chuckwallas (Sauromalus ater) are 15-20” long, diurnal, terrestrial lizards native to the Mojave desert of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. They are usually found in desert habitats with plenty of rocks and crevices for hiding. Chuckwallas are stout...
Uromastyx (Uromastyx sp.) are a group of diurnal, terrestrial lizards widespread across North Africa and the Middle East. They are usually found in desert habitats with plenty of rocks and crevices for hiding, and enough vegetation to support their herbivorous...
Tokay geckos (Gekko gecko) are large, nocturnal, arboreal lizards native to Indonesia, parts of India, and the Philippines. They generally inhabit tropical rainforest, but have adapted well to rural human habitations. Tokay geckos are generally 10-12” long, but larger is...
Argentine tegus (Salvator spp.) are large, diurnal, terrestrial lizards native to the southern half of South America. They can be found in a variety of habitats, but are very much terrestrial lizards, as they spend little time in trees or...
Savannah monitors (Varanus exanthematicus) are also known as Bosc monitors. They are large, diurnal, terrestrial lizards found throughout most of sub-saharan Africa. Their preferred habitat is the savannah, but they can also be found in other habitats such as rocklands...
Sailfin dragons (Hydrosaurus sp.) are 3-4’ long, diurnal, arboreal lizards native to Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. They can be found in tropical forested areas near fresh water. Sailfin dragons are green or brown with blue, purple, and/or gold...
Red eyed crocodile skinks (Tribolonotus gracilis) are 7-9” long terrestrial lizards native to New Guinea. They are crepuscular, which means that they are most active around dawn and dusk. Their preferred habitat is the damp, leaf-strewn floor of tropical forests,...
Panther chameleons (Furcifer paradalis) are moderate-sized diurnal, arboreal lizards native to Madagascar. Adults are 16-20” long, and can live up to 6 years, with males living longer than females. Panther chameleons have a typical chameleon appearance with a large, triangular...
Nile monitors (Varanus niloticus) are 5-7’ long, diurnal, semi-aquatic lizards native to most of sub-saharan Africa. Where there is water, you are likely to find Nile monitors. They can be found in a wide variety of habitats, including swamps, mangroves,...
Table of Contents Introduction Enclosure Lighting Heating Humidity Substrate Décor Food Handling Health Resources Introduction Leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) are mid-sized, nocturnal, terrestrial lizards native to semi-desert and arid grassland areas of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and surrounding countries. Leopard geckos...
