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Common lizards on the market are: Southeast Asian green lizards, lizards, lizards, hoses and so on. At present, the popular lizard pets abroad mainly include: green iguana, leopard chameleon, plain monitor lizard and so on. , are artificially propagated for several generations.

In the domestic pet market, the number of individuals artificially propagated is relatively small, resulting in most lizards being caught in the wild, because wild species may carry bacteria; Moreover, it is a pity that wild varieties do not adapt to the artificial environment, resulting in a large number of deaths or illnesses, so it is not recommended that you buy wild varieties.

Feeding precautions:

ventilate

At least one side is twice as long as the body length. Five times. The cage used should be well ventilated to avoid being too hot and harmful to health. Ventilation is often neglected. If it is a feeding box made of barbed wire, ventilation is certainly not a problem. Even a glass jar with a glass cover can be used, but the glass jar with a completely sealed cover for fish farming can't be used. If you want to use a steel cylinder, it is best to use a steel cylinder with a vent hole next to it; Use a reptile feeding box with glass doors in front and sand nets on both sides, which will have good ventilation.

Heating and lighting

Incandescent lamps can be used for both heating and lighting. Setting the lamp in the corner of the box can create an environment with temperature gradient change in the box. It's under the lamp.

It is equivalent to a sunbathing place where lizards can keep warm in the morning. Under normal circumstances, the coldest position in the box should also be around 35℃. Generally speaking, lizards in tropical rain forests need at least 10 hour of body temperature of 38℃ every day to ensure their normal digestive function. It is best not to put the lamp directly in the box, because it is easy for lizards to climb onto the lamp and cause burns.

ultraviolet ray

It is very important for lizards to be exposed to ultraviolet rays. They need to synthesize vitamin D3 in the skin by ultraviolet irradiation, and D3 promotes the absorption of calcium. Sunshine is the best choice. If you really can't get sunshine, you must prepare ultraviolet lamps (especially UVB lamps) for them. Don't irradiate your lizard with ultraviolet rays through glass or plexiglass, because these substances have a great attenuation effect on ultraviolet rays.

food

Little lizards can feed crickets. If swallowed, newborn rats have the highest nutritional value. In addition, insects and earthworms can also be fed. Feeding only insects is easy to lack calcium and vitamins, and special nutritional additives should be added.

From medium to large lizards, such as water dragon, adult American iguana, plain monitor lizard, etc. Rats of all sizes should be fed according to the size of lizards. When the source of mice is insufficient, they can be fed with common meat, liver, cat food and other foods, but it is best to add special nutrients.

Plants such as skinks, American iguanas and hoses can be fed with vegetables and fruits and added with special nutrients.

common sense

1, pay attention to ventilation. At least one side of the container is 2.5 times the length of the lizard. If you want to use a sealed glass box or cylinder, you should set a ventilation hole next to it.

2. Pay attention to heating and lighting. Generally, incandescent lamps are placed in the corner of the box, which can create a temperature gradient environment in the box. The temperature in the box is generally kept above 30 degrees Celsius. Because lizards prefer heat to cold, high temperature can ensure their normal digestive function.

The key is to fully expose lizards to ultraviolet rays. Because they need ultraviolet radiation to synthesize vitamin D3 in the skin, it helps to promote the absorption of calcium and reduce the chance of death due to rickets, commonly known as "rickets" or "rickets". So it is helpful to let them get more sunshine.

4. Feed properly according to different varieties. Edible plant species, such as skink, American iguana and waterspout, can be fed with vegetables and fruits. Little lizards can feed crickets. If swallowed, newborn rats have the highest nutritional value. In addition, you can also feed meat, liver, cat food, insects, earthworms and so on.

I hope I can help you, but be careful when raising it ~ ~