Caribbean Curly Tail Lizard

CURLEY1 Scientific Name: Leiocephalus sp.
Distribution: Caribbean Islands
Size: 7" - 9"

Natural Habitat:

This terrestrial lizard occupies the open woodland and forest habitats with that provide hillsides. When kept captive, adults require a 15 gallon enclosure.

Behavior:

Males can become territorial, separate from other males. Hyperactive and hard to hold. This species is diurnal.

Captive Evironment:

Use full spectrum lighting 12-14 hours per day. Provide a basking area with access to a cooler zone. Provide rocky basking areas, likes crevices and caves.

Temperature:

Day temperature should be gradient from 82 to 90 degrees F. Maintain night temperature range between 74-78 degrees F. Use reptile heating pads under tank for 24-hour heat.

Humidity:

This species requires moderate to high levels of humidity.

Water Requirements:

Provide a large shallow bowl for drinking and soaking. Mist enclosure every other day.

Nutitional Requirements:

This species is a carnivore (meat eater). Always offer a variety for proper nutrition. Also eats wax & meal worms. Eats variety of small worms such as black or tubifex. Dust food such as crickets with calcium and vitamins.
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