{"product_id":"western-european-green-lizard","title":"Western European Green Lizard","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWESTERN EUROPEAN GREEN LIZARD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLacerta bilineata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30–40 cm total length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–15+ years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diurnal • Terrestrial • Arboreal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdults can reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales are usually larger and more vividly coloured than females.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏠 Housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProvide a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge, secure vivarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with plenty of floor and climbing space.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor an adult, aim for at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 × 60 × 90 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with larger being preferable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a deep, naturalistic substrate suitable for digging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide cork bark, branches, rocks, hides and dense planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclude both open basking areas and shaded retreats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA secure enclosure is essential as these lizards are active and capable climbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBasking area: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35–38°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWarm area: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCool area: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21–25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNight-time temperatures can fall to around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways provide a temperature gradient so the lizard can regulate its body temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRequires strong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-spectrum lighting and UVB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse a suitable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-output UVB lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a gradient from the basking zone to shaded areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProvide around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–12 hours of daylight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace UVB lamps according to the manufacturer's recommended schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAim for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with higher humidity after misting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide good ventilation alongside humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA humid hide can be useful, particularly during shedding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid keeping the entire enclosure constantly wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimarily insectivorous, particularly when young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOffer appropriately sized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrickets, locusts, roaches, caterpillars and other suitable insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger adults may also take suitable soft-bodied prey and occasional plant material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust food with calcium and use a suitable vitamin supplement as required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove uneaten insects to prevent stress or injury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProvide a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshallow, stable water dish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with fresh water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMist the enclosure lightly when required to provide drinking droplets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace dirty water immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐍 Shedding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung lizards shed frequently as they grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults shed less often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide suitable humidity and rough surfaces such as cork bark to help loosen old skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever pull retained skin from the animal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan become accustomed to gentle interaction when captive-bred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the lizard time to settle before attempting handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport the entire body and avoid grabbing the tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimise handling, particularly when the animal is stressed or newly introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy animals should be alert, active and have clear eyes and a good body condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor for weight loss, lethargy, respiratory problems, abnormal faeces or retained shed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCorrect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUVB, calcium and temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are particularly important for preventing metabolic bone disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegularly monitor weight and appetite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧹 Cleaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faeces and uneaten food promptly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace soiled substrate as required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean the water dish regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep ventilation openings clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bioactive setup can reduce routine waste removal but still requires regular maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Before You Bring Your Animal Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Large secure vivarium prepared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Strong UVB and suitable basking lamp installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Temperature gradient checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Hides, branches and climbing areas provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Suitable substrate installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Fresh water available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Live food and supplements ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Enclosure fully secure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive, alert lizards that need plenty of space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever rely on a single temperature reading; provide a proper thermal gradient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUVB must be positioned correctly and replaced when it reaches the end of its useful life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not feed insects that may have been exposed to pesticides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever pick the lizard up by the tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow a newly arrived animal time to settle before handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptive-bred animals are preferable where legally and ethically 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