Common hobby species: Uromastyx dispar maliensis (Mali uromastyx or dispar uromastyx), U. geyri (Nigerian uromastyx, yellow/red uromastyx, or Saharan uromastyx), U. ornata ornata (Moroccan uromastyx or ornate uromastyx), U. aegyptia (Egyptian uromastyx), U. ocellata (ocellated uromastyx)
Care level: Advanced
Temperament: generally can be tamed well and can be handled
Minimum Enclosure Size: species vary in size; 4’×2’×2’ (1.2m×.6m×.6m) for most species, 7’×4’×3’ (2.1m×1.2m×1m) for larger species (over 24”/60cm) like U. aegyptia
Basking Spot Temp (surface): 120-130°F (49-55°C)
Cold Side Temp: ~85°F (29°C)
Nighttime/minimum temp: 70-75°F (21-24°C)
UVB: UVI 4.5-8/Ferguson zone 4 (e.g. Arcadia T5HO 12% at 11-16”(28-41cm) away with no mesh or 9-13”(23-33cm) away with typical mesh)
Humidity: 20-30% for most species, with humid microclimates such as a humid hide or burrow
Diet: true herbivores; greens, seeds, flowers and rarely fruit
Size: size varies greatly, 10-36” (25-100cm)
(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6470)
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