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Growth Rate, Changing colors?

Axel_my_baby Nov 06, 2007 05:02 PM

What is the growth rate of Alligator lizards?
I got my two about two months ago and there doesn't seem to be too much progress in their growth. They were 1-2 inches when I got them, and now they are no larger than 3 inches.

As they grow, how dramatically do their colors change?

What helps them grow faster?

Thanks!
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Mom to...
2 Bearded Dragons ~ Axel & Miracle
2 Alligator Lizards ~ Aqua & Twitch
1 Leopard Gecko ~ Montana
1 Sulcata Tortoise ~ Bradley Sniffy
2 Dogs ~ Alaska and Georgia
1 Cat ~ Jenna
3 Salamanders ~ Goliath, Alpha, Limpy
Many fish!

Replies (1)

aliceinwl Nov 08, 2007 10:40 PM

What species do you have?

For maximum growth, feed them all they can eat daily on gut loaded crickets dusted with a calcium supplement with vitamin D3. You may also want to provide a basking site that gets between 90 and 100.

-Alice

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