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How to Care for Your Ackie Monitor
ackie

How to Care for Your Ackie Monitor

Ackies (Varanus acanthurus) are medium-sized, diurnal, terrestrial lizards native to the northwest quadrant of Australia. They can be found in arid/seasonally dry areas with plentiful rock cover an...

care sheetsHow to Care for Your Leopard Lizard

How to Care for Your Leopard Lizard

Long-nosed leopard lizards (Gambelia wislizenii) are small to medium-sized diurnal, terrestrial lizards that can be found throughout most of the western US, as well as parts of northern Mexico. The...

care sheetsHow to Care for Your Jeweled Lacerta

How to Care for Your Jeweled Lacerta

Jeweled lacertas (Timon lepidus) are 16-24”, diurnal, semi-arboreal lizards native to southwestern Europe, particularly the Iberian peninsula. They prefer open, dry habitat, and can be found in a v...

care sheetsHow to Care for Your Colombian Tegu

How to Care for Your Colombian Tegu

Colombian tegus (Tupinambis spp.) are medium-large, diurnal lizards native to the northern half of South America. They typically prefer jungle habitats, and although they are considered terrestrial...

anoleHow to Care for Your Cuban Knight Anole

How to Care for Your Cuban Knight Anole

Cuban knight anoles (Anolis equestris) are medium-sized diurnal lizards native to Cuba. They are typically bright green in color, with yellow markings. They can be identified by their large, triang...

argus monitorHow to Care for Your Argus Monitor

How to Care for Your Argus Monitor

Argus monitors (Varanus panoptes) are 3.5-5’ long, diurnal, terrestrial lizards native to Indonesia, New Guinea, and certain parts of Australia. They generally prefer riparian (close to water) habi...