The Real Lounge Lizards

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

I'm more of a snake person than a lizard person but now that Lani has her cat I'm thinking it will be easier to get agreement on a lizard than a snake.

How long do these guys live and how big do they get?

Kevy can answer every question you have, but I can do my best here -

Lifespan is about 10-15 years, and grow to about 18-24 inches long, including the tail. Suggested tank size for a full adult is a 40 gallon, or 50-60 gallon for two of them.

Primary food is crickets and mealworms when young, in addition to fresh fruit and veggies when older.

The one big thing I notice about these guys versus snakes - they're a lot more entertaining. They can sit for periods of time, but then also run around and explore. They also have a variety of body language, from waving, to head bobbing, and we just found ours sleeping in the oddest positions yesterday morning - standing up on their hind legs against the glass.