sera guide - Biotope terrariums for reptiles and amphibians

7 Very agile, diurnal lizards that can run on their hind legs and jump very well. They hibernate for 6 – 10 weeks at a temperature between 10 and 15°C (50 and 59°F), begin- ning in the end of November. Body length up to 35 cm (14 in.) Origin southern USA, northeastern Mexico Temperature 25 – 30°C (77 – 86°F) during daytime [locally up to 45°C (113°F)], 20°C (68°F) at night Air humidity 40 – 60% Nutrition insects, occasionally fruit and lettuce, sera reptimineral C & H EASTERN COLLARED LIZARD (CROTAPHYTUS COLLARIS) These popular nocturnal eye-lash geckos are inhabitants of dry to semi-dry savanna landscapes. According to their origin, they should rest at lower temperatures [12 – 15°C (54 – 59°F)] during the winter. The terrarium must pro- vide both climbing possibilities as well as caves. Head and body length 11 – 15 cm (4.3 – 6 in.) Origin northern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq Temperature 25 – 30°C (77 – 86°F) during daytime [locally up to 40°C (104°F)], 20°C (68°F) at night Air humidity 40 – 60% Nutrition crickets, locusts, cock- roaches, sera reptimineral C LEOPARD GECKO (EUBLEPHARIS MACULARIUS)