Lizard Care

The Dumeril’s monitor (Varanus dumerili) is also known as the brown rough-neck monitor. These are 4’ long, arboreal lizards native to southeast Asia. They prefer a forested habitat with ready...

Ackie monitors (Varanus acanthurus) are 24” long, diurnal, terrestrial lizards native to northwest Australia. They prefer arid habitats with plenty of rocks and spinifex grass for cover, as they spend...

Chuckwallas (Sauromalus ater) are medium-sized, diurnal, terrestrial lizards native to desert areas of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. They prefer arid habitats with plenty of rocks and access...

Jeweled lacertas (Timon lepidus) are medium-sized, diurnal, terrestrial lizards native to the Iberian Peninsula of Europe. They typically prefer open areas of dry habitat, ranging from woodland to scrub and...

Uromastyx (Uromastyx sp.) are a group of 9-30” long, diurnal, terrestrial lizards native to desert areas of north Africa and the Middle East. They prefer arid habitats with plenty of...

Spiny-tailed iguanas (Ctenosaura sp.) are a group of semi-arboreal lizards found in Mexico and Central America. Their preferred habitat is generally hot and dry, such as tropical dry forests, desert...