We caught these guys near the Mojave desert. I have a 40 gallon breeder with a 125 watt light/uvb on one end and a 75 watt light for heat on the other end. Thermometers on the wall of the tank (glass) show temps of 100 and 85 degrees. At night I replace the 125 watt with a 75 watt red bulb. The 75 watt red bulb is the only light in use at night. On both ends are hiding places constructed from limestone piled up to form caves for cooling and shelter. branches were taken from where they were captured and placed throughout the tank to look more homey.The bottom of the tank is covered with sand (sorry - don't know what brand. I'll find that info out). It is deep enough for them to tunnel in and cover themselves up, (at least 2 inches)The desert iggy seems to stay on the cool side with the horned lizard and whiptail really loving the hot side.Yesterday I dumped about 18 crickets (dusted w/ calcium/d3 powder) and most were eaten, I saw 2 scarfed up by the iggy. The iggy did not like the grated zucchini and yellow squash. These guys should do well together, right? How do I feed the iggy - just grate up a bunch of stuff on a plate? Put the food on the rocks? All and any help is massively appreciated.

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