| general
|
| description |
A fierce-looking desert
dweller, endowed with sharp spines on its body and pointed
horns atop its head, is in fact a passive sort that willingly
bypasses trouble. |
| a.k.a |
Horned Toad |
| distribution |
U.S.A., Canada and Mexico |
| adult
size |
3" - 5" |
| species
|
There are about 13 species
of Horned Lizards. The ones most often to be seen on the
pet market are the Texas Horned Lizard and Round-tailed Horned
Lizard. |
| behavior |
For defense, many species,
including the Coast Horned Lizard, can spray an intruder
with blood from the corners of their eyes. |
| housing |
| natural
habitats |
Terrestrial; Hot rocky
deserts |
| cage
|
Cage needs not to be very
tall since it does not climb much. Inside it should be
various sizes of rocks. Project the basking spot upon
a rock is preferable. (e.g. Wooden
Terrarium, Glass
Terrarium) |
| substrate |
fine sand (e.g. Repti
sand, Calci-Sand),
gravel
Since it digs, the depth of substrate should be at least
2" - 4" |
| activity
period |
 Daytime (diurnal);
12
- 14 hours each day with direct natural sunlight or UV
lamp (e.g. ReptiSun 5.0,
UV Heat Bulb) |
| temperature |
38 - 43 ¢XC -- basking
spot (e.g. Basking
Spot Lamp)
29 - 35 ¢XC -- cooler area (e.g. Daylight
Blue Bulb)
18 - 24 ¢XC -- at night (e.g. Nightlight
Red Bulb, Infrared
Heat Lamp, Ceramic
Heat Emitter) |
| humidity |
30 - 40 % |
| water
dish |
Optional. a small water
dish (e.g. Rock water
dish) can be left in the cage sometimes but not all
the time |
| hiding
place |
Optional. Possibllites
include caves (e.g. Habba
Hut, Heat Cave), etc |
| diet |
| diet |
Insectivorous (insects-eating);
ants |
| reproduction |
| reproduction
|
Oviparous |
