I have been keeping reptiles practically my whole life, for the last 3 years uromastyx have been my passion. The best and ultimate guide on how to care for an uromastyx, diet, feeding, interaction, behavior and health care uromastyx as pets charles bruno 1. Telling the gender of uromastyx is not the easiest task, but there are clues that can help you tell the sex of your uromastyx. Easy to read with nice asides, this book is a keeper for the uro fan or owner. In arizona, i have kept several species, including the mali, egyptian and indian u. Supplying your pet with the proper cage, decor, and accessories will help keep him healthy and increase the enjoyment you will receive from this wonderful reptile. There are several things to consider when obtaining a uromastyx lizard. The uromastyx uromastyx spp, also known as spiny tail lizard, is native to northern africa to the middle east. Also known as spinytailed lizards, or simply uros, the uromastyx are a genus of agamid lizards that hail from areas in north africa and the middle east. It initially presents as cheilitis and is most commonly seen in uromastyx sp. Although many care sheets indicate the feeding of crickets and mealworms, particularly to young uromastyx for additional protein intake, it is the considered opinion of experienced uromastyx owners that these are not good food items and that the uromastyx should be treated as a strict herbivore.
Smaller than uromastyx aegyptius, this species will only reach lengths of 14 inches or less. A juvenile uro under 6 inches can be housed in a 20 gallon long tank, but adults should be housed in much larger enclosures. Some of the other species should do well in outdoor enclosures, but these three are the only species of which i am specifically aware that have successfully hatched out of the ground in outdoor enclosures. From choosing a pet to selecting a veterinarian to feeding, housing, breeding, and. Aspects of the ecology of the arabian spinytailed lizard uromastyx aegyptia microlepis blanford, 1875 at mahazat assayd protected area, saudi arabia. They spend most of their waking hours basking in the sun, hiding in underground chambers.
Uromastyx are a genus of lizard in the agamid family, the same family that includes bearded dragons and frilled dragons, clown agamas and many other familiar lizards. Uromastyx fed on these insects show amazing growth but there is growing evidence that this highprotein diet may prove detrimental and even fatal for uromastyx. Colorful specimens of the pet trade are often captured from morocco, algeria, tunisia, and mauritania. Native to eastern africa, they are among the most colorful of the genre and also of the smallest. Where the various species differ in their care requirements, ill so note in the text. I have gone back to this book many times for husbandry and basic care. Supplying a uromastyx with food is quite easy since you can pick up his food. The captive breeding of the uromastyx, also known as spinytailed lizards or mastigures, is becoming increasingly popular. Feeding insects this is a tricky issue in uromastyx husbandry.
This revised edition includes expertwritten advice on selecting, feeding, and caring for your pet, as well as tips on breeding. Hopefully as more people work with the genus success stories. Unfortunately there is little known about the genus. From choosing a pet to selecting a veterinarian to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and uptodate information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets. At that time only wildcollected north african and egyptian species were available. This revised edition includes expertwritten advice on selecting, feeding, and caring for your pet, as well as tips on breeding, health. We prefer to listen to experts like doug dix at deer fern farms.
Uromastyx is one reptile care book from the highly acclaimed advanced vivarium systems series. Mali uromastyxuromastyx maliensis originrepublic of mali africa size1214 tempermenthandlingdocile, easy to handle. Also i would like to know if you can tell me briefly what their living conditions are food, temp. All uromastyx have a stocky build and a wellarmored tail which gives it its common name, spiny tail lizard. Subscribe to be notified when this product is restocked. Delivery may be delayed due to acts beyond our reasonable control, which may include, but are not limited to, weather, strikes, power outages, shutdowns, local, state or federal governmental actions, and other similar acts. Western saudi arabia, north western yemen between the mountains and rub al khali, saudi arabia. Uromastyx care, behavior, diet, interaction, costs and health. In addition, stomach content analysis has shown leaves to be 90. Despite the fact that uromastyx is part of their scientific name, they are also commonly referred to by this name in the pet trade. First off, find out the eventual adult size of the species you are getting. I especially love the north american uromastyx photo on page 16, what a beautiful shot. The various species are primarily herbivorous, and all are sunloving. These large lizards are more than just pretty faces they also have strict requirements for temperature, humidity, and diet.
Divers, in maders reptile and amphibian medicine and surgery third edition, 2019. To help ensure the health and wellbeing of our associates and pet parents, we are temporarily suspending all product returns or exchanges. When you buy a uromastyx from us, you can rest easy knowing you are guaranteed the lizard will arrive alive. Coloration is highly variable but is usually dark brown to light brown or tan. A 40 gallon is a bare minimum, but if you cant get the max and minimum temps you need a bigger tank. Make sure to place the lamp at one end of the cage so the lizard has an area to bask in the light and an area to relax in the shade. Here are our available uromastyx for sale, both captive bred and imported. These fascinating lizards are also called spinytailed agamas, dabb lizards, and mastigures. Youll also need to provide 12 inches of substrate, such as sand or millet, to line the. General reference books about lizards with uromastyx information all about lizards by robert g. Uromastyx primarily ferment their food to get maximum energy from it.
See more ideas about uromastyx lizard, reptiles and reptiles and amphibians. Since these animals get their water from what they eat plus a small amount that is a byproduct of their digestive process and have such a hot, dry environment, they must be fed daily to prevent dehydration. Uromastyx lizards come from the driest, hottest and most barren parts of the world. Lizards comprising the genus uromastyx first arrived in the us pet trade in the early 1990s. Moroccan uromastyx setups moroccan uromastyx vivariums lizard books reptiles for sale more care sheets wikipedia. We have some captive bred thomasi uromastyx for sale. A uromastyx with a good home that provides him with everything he needs can live a long and happy life. These uros are peppered with stunning yellow coloration.
Lizards in the genus uromastyx are primarily herbivorous, but occasionally eat insects and other small animals, especially young lizards. A uro may not eat daily, but you have to provide it anyway. Uromastyx are fairly inexpensive reptiles and the initial setup of a habitat will actually exceed the cost of the reptile. The following guidelines will help maintain these animals in captivity. My experience thus far with uromastyx species is very limited. This guide discusses all the species available and features useful advice from an experienced keeper and breeder on essential topics like housing, nutrition, health care, and breeding. Morocco, algeria, tunisia, mauritania, libya uromastyx nigriventris. These beauties are usa born and from blue and green bloodlines, you can request at checkout in comment section what color you would like. The ornate uromastyx typically reach a total length of 30. Introduction these interesting lizards have become more popular during the last few years. See more ideas about uromastyx lizard, reptile room and reptiles. Acquisition anatomy behavior biology breeding captive. Jun 8, 2014 the different types of uromastyx lizards.
There are several species regularly offered in pet stores, and care requirements for common species are very similar. This entry was posted in agamidae lizard care lizards reptiles and tagged agamidae uro uro care uromastyx uromastyx care uromastyx species on may 23, 20 by john f taylor uromastyx an introduction uromastyx, spinytailed lizard, or mastigure as some may see these members of the agamidae family called are increasing in popularity within the. Wynne the care of reptiles and amphibians in captivity by chris mattison uromastyx related scientific literature. I was watching a video on youtube and i fell in love with a mali uromastyx. There are at least 18 different species of uromastyx officially recognized by taxonomists, and many more subspecies and varieties. I got in to uromastyx after keeping bearded dragons for a while and i was getting tired of having to keep crickets all the time. They are friendly, docile, relatively easy to care for, and are fun and entertaining to watch. I keep uromastyx and i can attest to their need for daily care. There are at least 16 different uro species and many subspecies and varieties. Certainly one of the reasons for this longevity is their herbivorous diet slowing down biological development. It is a shame, but i am glad that i was able to find this book early on. Adults grow to over 30 in about five years so a large enclosure is ultimately necessary.
The benti continue to do very well and have produced 3 clutches of eggs. Spiny tail lizard uromastyx care sheet and information. Often wild caught, care should be taken to rid of parasites and other ailments. Today they are popular pets and several of the 18 known species are bred by hobbyists. I purchased 2 uromastyx benti at the daytona expo in august 2001. Captive care and breeding of the ornate uromastyx u. We have several healthy yellow niger uromastyx for sale at incredibly low pricing. I was in a pet store one day when a employee offered to trade my pair of.
Uromastyx care sheet because we care 1250 upper front street, binghamton, ny 901 6077232666 congratulations on your new pet. Cellulose fiber is 69% digestible for a uromastyx and greens provide an excellent source foley et al. However, by providing a wide variety of plants and using the best supplements available, we can make our captive uromastyx healthy and wellfed. These are very active, heat loving lizards that thrive in a hot, dry desert environment. Uromastyx diet and care recommendations general information the uromastyx uromastyx spp, also known as spiny tail lizard, is native to northern africa to the middle east. Ornate uromastyx dont vary much form basic uromastyx care. Some care sheets suggest that young uromastyx should be fed insects such as crickets, wax worms, and mealworms. This book has a lot of historical background on the discovery and description of the several uro species. You can care for a uromastyx lizard by providing it with a large wood, melamine, or glass cage and a uvb heat light. Uromastyx is a genus of african and asian agamid lizards, the member species of which are commonly called spinytailed lizards, uromastyces, mastigures, or dabb lizards. It compiles all the basic information required for the good husbandry of these wonderful lizards in captivity. Uromastyx ornata occur in eastern egypt, israel, and saudi arabia2. Informative enough of all facets of husbandry with this species. Devriesea is a genus of arcanobacteria in the family micrococcales.
Certain aspects of uromastyx care are controversial. They are mostly terrestrial burrowing animals that require many places to hide. Calcium, phosphorus, vitamin d3 and supplements metabolic bone disease mbd is a spectrum of disorders related to a lack or imbalance of calcium. Books was very informative for beginner to intermediate level herp owners to care for uromastyx lizards. There is not a lot of literature out there detailing the care of uromastyx.
New quick guide on the basic care of this fantastic species, uromastyx ocellata. There are several really awful uromastyx care sheets out there, and a lot of advice on the internet is sketchy. I hope this helps you guys out, let me know if it does. Like uromastyx benti this species demonstrates sexual dimorphism, with males being. When you buy a uromastyx from us, you automatically receive our 100% live arrival guarantee. Full color, high resolution close up photos, tons of info, and makes you proud to own an exotic uro. The moroccans spinytailed lizard or agama is native to the deserts of northern africa.