| general
|
| description |
Rainbow ameivas are beautiful, colorful and active
lizards. They also enjoy hiding in dark places.
|
| distribution |
Central America, Costa Rica and Nicaragua |
| adult
size |
approx. 10
inches |
| note |
They require
ultraviolet lighting to maintain good health. Humidity
is also very important to the health of the Rainbow ameiva,
so be prepared to mist the terrarium regularly. |
| housing |
| natural
habitats |
Arboreal, branches of
short trees along the open borders of the forests |
| cage |
It should be tall instead
of wide for Arboreal reptiles. (e.g. Wooden
Terrarium, Glass
Terrarium) |
| branch |
As it is Arboreal, a lot
of branches are needed to climb and stay on (e.g. Habba
Tree , Sand-Blasted
Grapevine) |
| substrate |
2 to 3 inches of Soil,
moss (e.g. Forest
Bed , Forest Moss),
barks (e.g. Repti Bark,
Coconut Bark) |
| 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 |
32 - 38 ¢XC -- basking
spot (e.g. Basking
Spot Lamp)
28 - 32 ¢XC -- cooler area (e.g. Daylight
Blue Bulb)
23 - 26 ¢XC -- at night (e.g. Nightlight
Red Bulb, Infrared
Heat Lamp, Ceramic
Heat Emitter) |
| humidity |
65 % ; for
juvenile need to spray water all over its body and the
surroundings 1 or 2 times a day |
| water
bowl |
a large water
bowl (e.g. Rock water
dish) can exist for soaking and drinking |
| hiding
place |
Essential, a place for its privacy, security and sleep
by day.
Possibllites include caves (e.g. Habbe
Hut, Heat Cave),
etc
|
| diet |
| diet |
Insectivorous ;
Insects should be dusted with a vitamin/calcium powder.
Suggested insects are: crickets and mealworms.
In addition to insects, they will sometimes eat fruit
as part of their diet. Grapes, apples, oranges, pear,
peaches, plums, nectarines, dates, all types of melons,
strawberries, raspberries, bananas, mangoes, and tomatoes
are all suitable fruits. Some fruit baby foods can be
offered as well.
|
| how
often to feed? |
Every day for hatchlings;
4 - 5 times a week for juveniles;
3 - 4 times a week for adults |
