| general
|
| description |
It is a short-legged,
fast-moving and agile lizard that has a small pointed
head, smooth and glossy scales. |
| a.k.a |
Gongilo |
| distribution |
 
Malta, (Crete - Greece), (Sardinia & Sicily - Italy),
and northern Africa into southwestern Asia |
| adult
size |
8" - 12" |
| housing |
| natural
habitats |
Terrestrial, fossorial;
arid, sandy or rocky areas, grassy slopes; up to 4500
feet |
| cage
|
It should be large instead
of tall. (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 |
33 - 35 ¢XC -- basking
spot (e.g. Basking
Spot Lamp)
25 - 27 ¢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 |
25% or lower |
| 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);
various insects and worms |
| notes |
Remove all the remaining
insects because they will be harassing it at night, resulting
stress. |
| reproduction |
| reproduction |
Ovoviviparous; gives birth
to 3 - 11 youngs |
