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are there certain uro's that are more active than others? or does it just depend on the pet? are mali's active at all?

>>are there certain uro's that are more active than others? or does it just depend on the pet? are mali's active at all?

My geyri have extended hours in which they are active through the day, but aren't generally hyper. The ocellateds, hardickiis, and macfadyeni seem to observe a shorter day and require more heat before they'll wake up. When they are active, they are active. Haven't observed anyone elses animals...
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2.1.0 uromastyx geyri (Saharan/Nigerian)
0.0.4 uromastyx hardwickii (Indian)
2.1.0 uromastyx macfadyeni (Somalian)
1.1.0 uromastyx ocellata (Sudanese)

"Yes, it's a problem. No, I don't want to talk about it."

My Malis are more active than my Saharans. I've also heard that Ornates are the "couch potatoes" of the uro world. That's all I can offer up.
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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
1.1 Uromastyx geyri (Joe and Arthur)
3.0 Uromastyx dispar maliensis (Tank, Turtle, and Spike)
1.0 Uromastyx ornata (Scuttlebutt)
1.2 Anolis carolinensis (Bowser, Leeloo, and Sprocket)
0.1 African dwarf frog (Sheila)
1.0 Betta splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.1 Felis domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)

well i only have malis and they are complete opposites. helga likes to hide alot and she just sits and basks if she is not hiding and if she is out of her cage, she walks around to find a spot to hide. hugo likes to run around the cage and he is very curious when i let him out of the cage and he is in and out of the hide spots like every 5 minutes
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vonnie
***There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it. Mary Wilson Little ***

I have an egyptian uromastyx microlepis who wakes up in the late morning and isn't typically very active. If he's out, he likes to bask most of the time. If you're planning on getting a uro in the near future, you might want to contact Doug Dix of Deer Fern Farms and ask him, as he has just about every kind available and knows all about activity levels. He also provides some insights into behaviour of each type at the following link. From what I've seen, it can depend a lot on each individual.

Craig

You can run, but you can't hide... unless you're a uro
Uromastyx species