Species information
Leopard Lizard
Gambelia wislizenii
Common name
Leopard Lizard
Scientific name
Gambelia wislizenii
Family
Iguanidae
Appearance
The leopard lizard is small with a very long tail, it has a base colour of yellow/gold/brown on which are set darker spots (hence the name leopard lizard) and bars. The tail is ringed with light and dark bars.
Locality
Western/Southwestern USA.
Adult size
Upto 15inches, as much as 2rds of this is tail though.
Approx lifespan
8-10years.
REcomended vivarium size
3x1.5x1.5ft vivarium for one specimen.
Basic set up type
Arid desert with rocks for basking and hiding.
Diet
A diet of gut-loaded insects dusted with the appropriate calcium/vitamin power is best for the Leopard lizard.
Further reading
N/A
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