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I have a black lined plated and have been keeping him for almost four years. I keep him on black calci-sand and provide him a big log and lots of rocks to bask on. his ambient temp is 88 F and his basking spot is 102 F. I feed him gut-loaded or dusted crickets. Do I need to supplement him with veggies, and provide a mulchy potting soil for him. However he does look great and is very healthy as is. just curious.

thanks,
Sera

Hello Sera:
Your lizard looks fine. I have seen African Gerrhosaurids kept a number of ways and it is obvious that yours is thriving under the conditions you've provided.
Offerring your lizard some diced up fruits and veggies will give it a more varied diet. It would be intersesting to see how well the vegetation is received. Most of them will accept it.
Have a Great Day!!!

Thanks, I just read some posts about different care and wanted to make sure he was being treated like the king he is. I Will supply some veggies and see what he does, I'll try carrots, turnips, maybe some lettuce. I'm interested to see his response, I'll let you know.

Thanks again,
Sera

Hello Sera:
Thanx for sharing the pic. Your lizard is really very healthy looking.
Have a Great Day!!!