Giant day geckos (Phelsuma grandis, formerly Phelsuma madagascariensis) are the largest geckos of the genus Phelsuma, a group of diurnal, arboreal lizards commonly called “day geckos”. They are native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar, but have established invasive populations...
Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are 3-4” long, nocturnal, arboreal geckos native to the Indo-Pacific coast, including but not limited to Hawaii, Indonesia, and Australia. They are very adaptable, but their preferred habitat is temperate rainforest. Mourning geckos are tiny, fine-featured...
Leaf-tailed geckos (Uroplatus sp.) are a group of 18+ recognized species native to the tropical forests of Madagascar. They are active primarily at night, and spend most of their time in the trees or shrubs. Leaf-tailed geckos range in size...
Golden geckos (Gekko badenii) are moderately sized (6”-8”), nocturnal, arboreal lizards native to Vietnam, where they prefer a tropical rainforest habitat. Golden geckos get their common name from their greenish-gold body color. They have soft, delicate skin, robust bodies, round...
Cuban rock iguanas (Cyclura nubila) are 3-4’ long, diurnal, terrestrial lizards native to Cuba and surrounding islands. They have also been introduced to Puerto Rico, where they thrive as an invasive species. They generally prefer coastal areas with sandy, rocky...
Leachie geckos (Rhacodactylus leachianus) are 10”-14” long, nocturnal, arboreal geckos native to New Caledonia. Their preferred habitat is temperate rainforest, spending most of their time foraging in the trees. Leachie geckos have large heads, chunky bodies, wrinkled, velvety skin, and...
Rhino iguanas (Cyclura cornuta) are 4.5’ long, diurnal, terrestrial reptiles native to the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean. They prefer rocky, fairly dry environments such as tropical dry forest, lowland scrub, and coastal forest. Rhino iguanas are generally dull...
Spiny-tailed iguanas (Ctenosaura sp.) are a group of semi-arboreal lizards native to Mexico and Central America. They prefer hot, dry habitats such as tropical dry forest and deserts, but they can also be found on beaches and rockland. As a...
Desert iguanas (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) are 16”-18” long, diurnal, terrestrial lizards native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Their territory often coincides with the presence of a major food source, the creosote bush (Larrea tridentata). Desert...
Table of Contents Introduction Enclosure Lighting Heating Humidity Substrate Décor Food Handling Health Resources Introduction Veiled chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus) are moderately-sized, diurnal, arboreal reptiles native to Yemen and the Middle East. They generally prefer humid subtropical to tropical forest...
Frilled lizards (Chlamydosaurus kingii) are 2-3’ long, diurnal, arboreal lizards native southern New Guinea and certain areas of northern Australia. They typically prefer subhumid to semi-arid habitats such as grassy woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests. Frilled lizards are primarily brown,...
