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Glass Lizards

bast Sep 22, 2003 10:59 AM

Hello,

I'm interested in Glass Lizards (Ophisaurus apoda). Anyone have any info about them? Has anyone bred them?

Thank you,

Brian

Replies (1)

nickpurvis Sep 22, 2003 03:40 PM

Ive never kept these but I have a great deal of info on them and thanks to me giving them some info a few people have got one for a pet.they originate in europe.
adult size:48-54 inches
terrarium type:large dry vivarium containing rocks,logs and a newspaper base.mist the vivarium frequently and maintain the temperatures around 68-86 degrees farenheit
diet:snails,slugs,earthworms,insects,small lizards,rodents,limited amounts of canned cat food
water:large pan for soaking and drinking
lifespan:20 years if kept properly

you might check with bert langerwarf at agamainternational.com
he wrote an article in reptiles magazine about this lizard
nick

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