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How to Care for a Long Tail Lizard

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The natural habitat of long tail lizards can be found in Southeastern Asia and would generally be a bamboo forest or grassy area. Owning a long tail lizard can be a very rewarding experience if the animal is cared for properly.

From Quick Guide: Owning a Pet Lizard
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Enclosure
  • Long tail lizard
  • Substrate
  • Reptile heat pad
  • Spray bottle
  • Thermometer
  • Reptile aquarium decorations
  1. Step 1

    Purchase a 10 gallon aquarium for your lizard.

  2. Step 2

    Use flooring that helps to maintain humidity in the tank like moss, orchid bark or mulch. Also supply plenty of things for the lizards to climb on as they spend a lot of time in trees.

  3. Step 3

    Keep the tank at 80 degrees F on one end and 90 degrees F at the other end.

  4. Step 4

    Light the tank using a full-spectrum light. This is necessary for the lizards to survive and can be purchased at your local pet store.

  5. Step 5

    Place a large shallow bowl in the tank to supply the lizard with water.

  6. Step 6

    Spray a bottle of non-chlorinated water as a mist into the tank daily to keep the humidity at 75 percent and provide another source of water for the lizard to drink from.

  7. Step 7

    Supply your lizard with feeder insects like: meal worms, wax worms and crickets. You should put a dusting of vitamin supplement powder on the insects before feeding them to the animal.

  8. Step 8

    Clean your cage on a regular basis by changing the substrate and wiping out the trash and accessories inside.

Tips & Warnings
  • A 10 gallon tank can comfortably house 2 or 3 long tail lizards.
  • Use a reptile heat pad or heat lamp to add the extra heat on one end of the tank.
  • Always wash your hands after handling reptiles to avoid the spread of disease.

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