A variety of insects and occasionally newborn rodents. Vitamin supplements are essential. Adults may reach lengths exceeding 8 inches and may live over 15 years. Easy, but keeper must focus on the animal's basic needs and provide the proper diet. Males also have hemipenile bulges on the underside base of the tail.
Males tend to have a larger head and appear more stought.
Bred frequently in captivity. Sexual maturity may occur in the first 18 months of life if conditions are optimal. Breeding may occur at any time during the year. Most breeding occurs during or after a cooling period of 1-2 months were the night time temperature drops into the mid 70's. For further breeding information refer to the Lizard Breeding care card.