long tailed grass lizard care
Takydromus sexlineatus
Long tailed grass lizards are also known as Asian grass lizards, and six-striped ong-tailed lizards. They are originally from the savanna regions of Southeast Asia.
These lizards make great pets because they are calm, easy to tame, and tolerate handling well.
This lizard is easily recognized by its exceptionally long tail, which is three times longer than its body. They are generally brown or beige and frequently has brown stripes of verying shades. Underneath is white to cream colored. It has small pointed scales beneath it chin that look like a beard. They can drop their tail when attacked and it will grow back. They can grow to between 8 - 12 inches and live up to 5 years, or more. They are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day.
The Long Tailed Grass Lizards tial is prehensile, like a monkey's, so it can wrap around ojbects to help it move around. The are quick and agile and cover alot of ground while hunting in the wild.
If you are going to house one lizard, you will need a 20gal. aquarium, more if you are going to house more than one. You will need a secured screen lid. The tank, or vivarium should be taller than wider because these lizards love to climb. You should provide lots of branches for it to climb on. You can use cork bark placed on the sides also. You should also use plenty of plant and vines, either fake or real. Humidity is important, so you should select a substrate that retains moisture wihtout growing mold. Peat moss and bark chips work well for this.
The humidity should be maintained between 70 - 75 percent. Daily misting of the tank and a shallow bowl of water will help to keep this humidity up. Make sure you have a hygrometer to monitor the humidity.
Long Tailed Grass Lizards require a thermal gradiant to regulate their body temperature, that is they need a hot end of the tank, and a cooler end. The daytime ambient temperature should be between 75 - 85 degrees. There needs to be a basking spot that is 90 -95 degrees. The overall ambiant temperature should be between 75 - 85 degrees.Night time temperatures should stay between 65 - 70. If you need to provide heat at night you should use a ceramic heat emmiter. Their daytime lights should be on for 10 -12 hours a day and they also need UVB light. Flourescent tube uvb light are the best to use. Your lizard should be able to get within 12 inches of the uvb light. As with all captive reptiles, you should use a digital thermometer with a probe or a temperature gun to ensure proper temps.
The Long Tailed Grass Lizard should be fed a variety of insects such a crickets, fruit flies, mealworms, and earthworms, with the occasional wax worms for treats. You should gut load your insects and feed you juvenile 3 -6 insects once a day, and adults, 3- 6 insects every other day. You should dust your insects in a vitamin and mineral powder before feeding them to your lizard.
Long tailed grass lizards are also known as Asian grass lizards, and six-striped ong-tailed lizards. They are originally from the savanna regions of Southeast Asia.
These lizards make great pets because they are calm, easy to tame, and tolerate handling well.
This lizard is easily recognized by its exceptionally long tail, which is three times longer than its body. They are generally brown or beige and frequently has brown stripes of verying shades. Underneath is white to cream colored. It has small pointed scales beneath it chin that look like a beard. They can drop their tail when attacked and it will grow back. They can grow to between 8 - 12 inches and live up to 5 years, or more. They are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day.
The Long Tailed Grass Lizards tial is prehensile, like a monkey's, so it can wrap around ojbects to help it move around. The are quick and agile and cover alot of ground while hunting in the wild.
If you are going to house one lizard, you will need a 20gal. aquarium, more if you are going to house more than one. You will need a secured screen lid. The tank, or vivarium should be taller than wider because these lizards love to climb. You should provide lots of branches for it to climb on. You can use cork bark placed on the sides also. You should also use plenty of plant and vines, either fake or real. Humidity is important, so you should select a substrate that retains moisture wihtout growing mold. Peat moss and bark chips work well for this.
The humidity should be maintained between 70 - 75 percent. Daily misting of the tank and a shallow bowl of water will help to keep this humidity up. Make sure you have a hygrometer to monitor the humidity.
Long Tailed Grass Lizards require a thermal gradiant to regulate their body temperature, that is they need a hot end of the tank, and a cooler end. The daytime ambient temperature should be between 75 - 85 degrees. There needs to be a basking spot that is 90 -95 degrees. The overall ambiant temperature should be between 75 - 85 degrees.Night time temperatures should stay between 65 - 70. If you need to provide heat at night you should use a ceramic heat emmiter. Their daytime lights should be on for 10 -12 hours a day and they also need UVB light. Flourescent tube uvb light are the best to use. Your lizard should be able to get within 12 inches of the uvb light. As with all captive reptiles, you should use a digital thermometer with a probe or a temperature gun to ensure proper temps.
The Long Tailed Grass Lizard should be fed a variety of insects such a crickets, fruit flies, mealworms, and earthworms, with the occasional wax worms for treats. You should gut load your insects and feed you juvenile 3 -6 insects once a day, and adults, 3- 6 insects every other day. You should dust your insects in a vitamin and mineral powder before feeding them to your lizard.
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