Care level: Intermediate
Behavior: burrowing, diurnal, solitary
Temperament: often interactive through feeding once settled in, but generally do not enjoy handling
Minimum Enclosure Size: 36x18x18” (90x45x45cm)
Basking Spot Temp (surface): 95°F (35°C)
Warm Side Temp (ambient): 90-95°F (32-35°C)
Cold Side Temp: 75-85°F (24-29°C)
UVB: UVI 1-3/Ferguson zone 2 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 12-15” (30-40cm) away with no mesh or Arcadia T5HO 6% at 11-21” (29-54cm) away with typical mesh)
Humidity: 60-70%
Diet: primarily insectivorous with small amounts of plant matter
Size: 12-15” (30-38cm)
Wild Distribution: tropical forests throughout west/central Africa
Availability: frequently available wild caught, but becoming easier to find captive bred
(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)
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