These lizards are native to
Southern China, Indo-China and Sumatra.
They are found in open areas where they live on the ground and like to
dig deep burrows. Butterfly Agamas are
territorial but can be kept in groups with one male per group as long as enough
space, basking, and hiding places are provided.
Maximum size: 20”
Lighting: Full spectrum fluorescent UV bulbs and a basking
light are required.
Temperature range: Day 86°–95°F Night 76°-85°F
Food: Crickets coated in calcium and vitamin powder. Bite size pieces of vegetable matter should
be provided daily in a shallow dish or lid.
Leafy greens, such as collard greens, kale, turnip greens, mustard
greens, and dandelion greens are good choices and should be varied.
Water: A large, shallow bowl of
clean water should always be available for drinking and soaking.
Housing/Habitat: An aquarium equipped with
an under tank heating pad on one end and sand substrate that is deep enough to
facilitate burrowing. The sand should be deeper at one end and the lowest layer
of the sand substrate should be kept moist.
Landscape to provide plenty of hiding places.
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