Agama breeding is easy and quick – just follow these simple steps to get your first male and female in your terrarium. Red Headed Agamas are easy to breed, so you can try this out as a hobby right away! Adding females in the spring is ideal because the daylight hours are longer, and adding females will increase your chances of getting eggs. Make sure to clean the enclosure daily, and change newspaper and loose substrate every four months.
Red Headed Agama
The Red Headed Agama Lizard is a species of lizard from Africa. The males of this species reach a maximum length of 14 inches (32 inches), while the females are slightly smaller. The lizards live up to 10 years. Although largely docile, redhead agamas are notoriously jumpy and will often attack humans and other pets to get their attention. Breeding is possible year round in areas that receive consistent rainfall. However, many baby agamas die off before reaching maturity.
A large glass tank is ideal for housing an agama. It is recommended that you keep at least three agamas in one tank, though several may be kept together to mimic the social structure of their natural environment. The size of the tank should be two to three feet, and you can purchase fake rocks, branches, and artificial items. Make sure the tank is well-ventilated and clean, and always remove any uneaten insects before putting your lizards to sleep.
Peters’s rock agama
The Peters’s rock agama is a species of agamid lizard native to West Africa. Its distinctive rock-like shell makes it easy to recognize as a lizard. Its name is derived from its contrasting black-and-white stripes, and its habitat is predominantly dry and rocky. It is often mistaken for a chameleon, but it is actually an agamid lizard.
The Peters’s rock agama is native to sub-Saharan Africa and western sub-Saharan Africa. The invasive lizard has spread across Florida and is now becoming a problem for homeowners and property managers. The agamas are a threat to human health and the environment, so if you spot one in your area, you should contact the Florida Department of Health.
Diet
The common agama is a small, slow-moving reptile that is about 12 inches long. During the winter, it feeds primarily on insects, but in the summer, it will also eat fruits, vegetables, and seeds. The common agama will occasionally eat small animals and may even hunt them. In addition to insects, agama lizards also eat grasses and flowers, as well as eggs and seeds.
The terrarium should be 50% to 60% humidity, and moistened at the substrate level. Insects, which are small, can be added to the terrarium. A single insect can supply up to five times its body weight in protein. Insects can also be eaten as a salad. Summer salads should include dandelion leaves and celery, while winter salads should contain different kinds of greens and celery.
Enclosure size
The most basic Agama lizard breeding enclosure size is 48x24x24 inches. However, larger vivariums can be made to accommodate more lizards. The substrate for your lizards must be made of soil/sand, and you may add rock hides. Rocks should be large enough to accommodate the lizard’s tail, which plays an important role in thermoregulation. Artificial plants and cork bark may be used as decorations for your enclosure.
A single agama will require a tank with a depth of four to six inches. The same goes for breeding a pair. If you want to keep more than one agama, a 20-gallon tank would be ideal. An agamas’ basking area should be heated to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Agamas can tolerate high temperatures and will bask in the sun for much of the day.
Care of agama lizard
There are several tips that you need to know if you want to care for agama lizards. For starters, the species should be healthy. It should be active and have a good body weight. Avoid agamas that are thin because they may be afflicted with mites, blisters or sores. You should also check for dryness on the mouth and mucous membranes.
Agamas need UVB and UVA light. They do not require moist substrate, so do not place your agamas under a fluorescent light. Their diet consists of live insects. Their food should be smaller than their head and dusted with calcium powder, vitamin D3, and multivitamins. The temperature of the enclosure should be between 40 and 60%. The species’ habitats are scrublands and savannahs, so their enclosure should be cool and moist.