Temps mid 80s during day with a warmer basking area to 100 F. Temps low 60s-high 80s night. Grassland species may be kept as woodland species but with sparse ground cover. Spray leaves or side of tank to produce droplets. 2.Spiny Lizard There are many different types of lizards in Arizona. The Spiny lizard belongs to the Iguanidae Family which possesses spines, are colorful and use visual displays to attract mates and protect territories.
Spiny lizards are usually grey or brown and all have keeled, pointed, overlapping scales.
The tail is longer than the body. Sight is very important to their life style and they have color vision. Stiff competition Spiny lizards enjoy basking in the sun and are frequently seen on top of rocks or walls taking in the Arizona sun. They compete with other lizards for these basking sites, food, mates and shelter. They prefer areas where creosote bush and mesquites are found.