The Uromastyx, or Spiny-Tailed Lizard, is a desert-dwelling herbivore known for its spiny tail and bright colours. They are active during the day and enjoy basking....
25–45 cm
0.2–0.9 kg
15–20 years
Low — regular enclosure cleaning, UVB lighting, fresh vegetables daily
Requires minimum 120 cm vivarium
North Africa, Middle East, India
Spiny tail with bright colours — red, yellow, orange, green
Medium
Diurnal, active, hardy, herbivorous, territorial
Exercise: Requires minimum 120 cm vivarium. They need high basking temperatures, UVB, and hiding spots.
Grooming: Low — regular enclosure cleaning, UVB lighting, fresh vegetables daily.
Coat: Spiny tail with bright colours — red, yellow, orange, green
Known health issues
Metabolic bone disease, impaction, respiratory infections, tail injuries
Origin
North Africa, Middle East, India
Size category
Medium
The Uromastyx, or Spiny-Tailed Lizard, is a desert-dwelling herbivore known for its spiny tail and bright colours. They are active during the day and enjoy basking.
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