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I got this guy a little over a week ago. He is from nigeria, which i believe is a saharan? Today is the first time he has taken food from my hands. I am kind of worried because he seems to sleep alot during the day, but he is very very active during the mornings around 4-6 A.M.
-His enclosure is about 1.5' x 2.5' x 1.5'
-The tempurature is 85-90 degrees on the cool side, but i am not sure about the hot side right now.
-The humidity is between 20-40
-He has three hiding spots; two in the coolside, one in the hot
-Uv lighting all the time except night

If you have any comments or concerns about my Uromastyx please tell me, Thanks

Josh

I forgot to mention that he is shedding in the first picture, and here is one of his enclosure.
How does it look?

It looks as if you are using corn cob for a substrate. If you are get rid of it! There is no set conclusion as to what is the best substrate, but washed play sand or millet seem to be the two most popular. Also, newspaper can be used and is as always, the safest substrate. On another note, aim for the mid to low 80s on the cool side and a basking spot around 115-130.
just my thoughts,
-Nathanael

Okay i will get on the substrate and work on the temperature
Thanks

I agree with Yes on the substrate. That stuff needs to go. Also, those bark "quanset huts" offer nothing in the way of security for the Uro or most any other reptile. They need to "wedge" to feel secure, just as you like a blanket over you at night. Also, they're bacteria magnets.
If you're thinking long-term, think custom enclosure. Fish tanks just aren't the best housing for critters that are as temp demanding as Uros.
Dan

Okay Thanks, but i do not have my uro enclosed in a fish tank, it is a reptile cage with one glass wall for viewing. I will change the substrate and get new hiding spots in the colder area

My apologies. I mistook it for an aquarium. Looks like you're doing all the right things.

I use 12 inch ceramic tile for my uros hide spots. I elevate one end using a piece of 1 inch wood strip that I secure to one side of the tile using the large paper clip/binders with the other end unelevated. She can scrunch under the tile and choose tighter or looser sections to wedge into. The tile also works great as a basking spot she can climb onto under her basking bulb.

As far as aquariums, I get better ventilation and better control of hot and cool spots in my forty gallon breeder tank than the PVC 4x2 custom cage I purchased. The breeder models of tanks are usually shorter in height than a standard tank, and I think this helps. I would have to enlarge/drill out the vent holes of the plastic cage and add even more to get the same effect. So, for me the tank is working better for my uro.