{"product_id":"collared-lizard","title":"Collared Lizard","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCollared Lizard\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrotaphytus collaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collared Lizard, Eastern Collared Lizard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e25–35 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e including tail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e8–12+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive, athletic lizard that needs plenty of floor space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales are often larger and more colourful than females.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, \u003cstrong\u003edry, well-ventilated vivarium\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult minimum around \u003cstrong\u003e120 × 60 × 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e; larger is preferable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a solid, diggable substrate with rocks, cork and branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide several hides and elevated basking areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasking surface: 40–45°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm area: 30–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool end: 24–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight: 18–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use thermostatically controlled heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires strong \u003cstrong\u003eUVB (10–12%)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide bright full-spectrum lighting for around \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 hours daily\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the lizard can retreat into shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep relatively dry at around \u003cstrong\u003e30–40%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood ventilation is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid persistently damp substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🦗 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimarily \u003cstrong\u003elive insects\u003c\/strong\u003e such as crickets, locusts, roaches and appropriately sized larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles need more frequent feeding than adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust prey with calcium and use a suitable reptile vitamin supplement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide access to clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA shallow dish can be offered, although many obtain much of their moisture from food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly misting suitable surfaces occasionally can provide additional drinking opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐍 Shedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung lizards shed more frequently as they grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide appropriate humidity and rough surfaces such as cork or branches to help remove loose skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever pull off retained shed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan become tame with regular, gentle interaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast and easily startled, so handle close to the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever grab the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❤️ Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for poor appetite, lethargy, abnormal shedding, swollen limbs or difficulty moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect \u003cstrong\u003eUVB, calcium and temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e are essential for preventing metabolic bone disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid obesity by controlling feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧽 Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-clean waste and uneaten insects regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean water dishes frequently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace contaminated substrate and thoroughly clean the enclosure as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏠 Before You Bring Your Lizard Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the vivarium beforehand and check the \u003cstrong\u003ebasking and cool-end temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave UVB, heating, hides and suitable live food ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure all heat sources are securely guarded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollared Lizards are \u003cstrong\u003every active and powerful jumpers\u003c\/strong\u003e and need a spacious enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey require \u003cstrong\u003estrong UVB and a very hot basking area\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the enclosure dry with excellent ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not house two males together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow a new lizard time to settle before introducing regular handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Yellow Eastern","offer_id":58645380759933,"sku":null,"price":169.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/collared-lizard","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}