Timor Monitor Care Sheet October 6, 2021Timor monitors (Varanus timorensis) are 26-30” long, diurnal, arboreal lizards native to the Timor islands. They prefer tropical forest habitats, but when trees are not available, they have been known...
Sandfish Skink Care Sheet August 23, 2021The sandfish skink (Scincus scincus) is a 6-8” long, diurnal, fossorial lizard native to the Sahara desert and the Arabian peninsula. They prefer arid habitats with sand dunes and sparse...
Gidgee Skink Care Sheet August 23, 2021The gidgee skink (Egernia stokesii) is a 7-10” long, diurnal, terrestrial lizard native to Australia. They prefer arid to semi-arid habitats with plenty of rocks for cover, as they spend...
Peters Banded Skink Care Sheet August 9, 2021The Peters banded skink (Scincopus fasciatus) is a 5-7” long, nocturnal, terrestrial lizard native to the Sahel region of Africa. They prefer habitat with sandy soil and arid conditions, and...
Green Keel-Bellied Lizard Care Sheet June 25, 2021The green keel-bellied lizard (Gastropholis prasina) is a 10-14” long, diurnal, arboreal lizard native to Kenya and Tanzania. They are proficient climbers and spend most of their time in the...
Fire Skink Care Sheet June 16, 2021The fire skink (Mochlus fernandi) is a 12-15” long, diurnal lizard native to west Africa. They can be found in tropical forest and woodland habitats, where they dwell on the...
