Chuckwalla

CHUCKWALLA

 

 

RANGE & ORIGIN:  Mexico & North America

 

LIFE SPAN:  8-10 Years

 

ADULT SIZE:  16-18 Inches

 

VIVARIUM SIZE:  A 36 x 18 x 18 inch vivarium will house a single adult.

 

VIVARIUM TYPE:  Dry arid desert.

 

TEMPS:  A basking spot of around 100-110f with an ambient temp of 85-90f and a drop to 70-75f at night. Chucks should also be provided with 12-14 hours of U.V light a day.

 

TEMPREMENT:  Chucks are a great reptile to keep, they become very tame with regular handling and are not a shy lizard.

 

FEEDING:  Chucks are vegetarian and eat a variety of salad fruit and veg. Good veg and salad include dandelion, dark leafy lettuce, water cress, curly kale and spring greens. Also a multi vitamin supplement must be provided 3-4 times a week for babies and once a week for adults.

 

For any further care information you can email us at timcav@thelizardloungeonline.co.uk

Also professional reptile keeper books are available in store.

 

WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND ALL SET UPS WITH A THERMOSTAT.

 

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