In the modern world there are many loversexotics who prefer to keep reptiles in their homes. One of them is a lizard. This creature, like a little crocodile, is not at all dangerous. He does not need a lot of space, it does not make loud noises. To learn how to make a terrarium for a lizard and keep it at home, read the article.
Lizard in nature
This reptile that lives on land, also called"Quick." This is an exotic pet. So that the maintenance of lizards at home does not cause any problems, one should get acquainted with their natural habitat.
In the wild, reptile prefers rawwetlands, mixed forests, hvoyniki, steppe and forest-steppe zones. It is found on the territory of rocky dry areas. Leads terrestrial daily life, but easily climbs on trees and rocky slopes.
Quick lizards are not removed on largedistances from the territory inhabited by them. Obzhivayutsya narrow mink, digging them in the ground. The size of the sand lizard, depending on the subspecies, is different. The length of the tail is 5-25 cm. Usually males are larger and brighter in color than females.
Reptile has an interesting feature.If you hold the tail sharply, the lizard will attempt to bite or break. The tail will remain in the hands of the offender. It will grow back soon, but will be shorter than before. This feature must be taken into account, intending to keep the reptile at home. Lizards live together with people. So accustomed to their owner that they are not afraid to take food from his hands.
Which terrarium to choose?
Lizards that exist in nature differ inspecies. Depending on this and the conditions for their maintenance at home are needed different. A terrarium for land-based lizards, such as the common (nimble), should be of the horizontal type.
Выбирая его площадь и объем, учитываются размеры individuals and their number. For example, for two ordinary lizards, it is enough to equip a house of 60x40 cm. You can calculate the design parameters yourself. Terrarium for lizards in height should be two lengths of the animal, and in width - one.
Making a terrarium do it yourself
The dwelling for the pet can serve as an aquarium.But you can easily make it yourself. As the material is best suited for organic glass. If the apartment contains a small lizard, the house for it is made without a frame. For a large individual, it is a frame structure. So how to make a terrarium for a lizard? Below is the instruction:
- First is the frame. It is easy to make, connecting the bottom and walls of silicone glue, which is not dangerous for animals.
- Then you should proceed to the arrangementventilation. To do this, holes are drilled on one wall. You can make a wall of wire. It will serve as a ventilation channel and active lizards can crawl through it.
- Next you should start making the bottom. For this better fit plywood of several layers.
- There is a cover.It is better to make of frequent metal mesh. Through it one can clearly see the inner space of the terrarium, and most importantly, the air circulates. You can make a composite cover. Its glass part is sealed, and the wire part is folded back.
How to make a terrarium for a lizard?
It is important to bring a captive living tonatural conditions. To this end, the bottom is covered with earth, in which there are no various additives and fertilizers. Sand, coconut chips, pieces of large-sized bark are suitable as bedding.
A terrarium for a common lizard can be beautifuldecorate with various elements that the reptile will necessarily adapt for its life. It may be kamki with a rounded contour. The main thing that the reptile is not hurt. You can use the plates and slides, on which she will be happy to climb. For a comfortable lizard living at home, it is important to maintain the temperature, humidity, and lighting in the mode that most closely matches the natural habitat. In addition, you need to properly feed the reptile.
Temperature
Terrarium for lizards should have two temperature zones. The temperature in the hot part of the dwelling is 36about C, and in a cool enough 30. For heating the hot zone incandescent lamp is used, although a glass-ceramic device is also suitable. For heating the soil using a special mat.
Lighting
Home conditions are different in thatanimals constantly need bright lighting. Be sure to install an ultraviolet lamp. If there are several reptiles in the terrarium, the corresponding number of lighting fixtures is installed.
Humidity
The content of lizards is considered ideal ifhumidity in the house will be 50-70%. This can be achieved by placing containers with water in a cool area. Bowls are selected according to the size of the lizards. It is important that they can get into them. The necessary moisture can be maintained by spraying the plants. Some breeders put wet sponges in different places of the terrarium. While maintaining high humidity, one should not forget about ventilation, otherwise a fungus could start.
Plants
It is very important to observe the permissible combination.plants. Of course, any greenery is able to give the terrarium a natural look, with its help moisture is maintained, the air becomes cleaner. But many indoor plants for the house of lizards are not suitable.
Pets live according to their routine.They will dig the soil in pots of flowers, arrange mink. It is unacceptable to place in a terrarium for lizards plants, the stems of which are covered with thorns, prickles, pile, and the leaves have jagged edges. Representatives of the flora, differing in the content of toxic and sticky substances are not used.
For arranging the internal space of the terrarium, it is recommended to use bamboo, aukubu, indoor grapes, saxifrage, ordinary ivy and others.
Plants are placed in a place inaccessible for reptile activities. For example, a container with them can be put on a pyramid made of stones, hung from the lid or completely insulated with a shield.
How to feed?
Ящерице нужно давать пищу, когда она находится в state of activity. If there are several pets, each is fed separately. When the reptile shows its usual activity, drinks, as always, but eats little, you should not worry. She also has fasting days. Young lizards are fed using tweezers, and adults eat independently from a plate. In the summer they feed their pets 3 times a day, and in the winter - only two. They eat:
- spiders, worms, crickets, bird eggs, small mammals;
- for them, you can prepare a special mixture of grated carrots and minced meat into small pieces, taken in equal proportions;
- can be given cottage cheese, egg shells, calcium tablets, chalk (sources of calcium) and vitamins;
- it is allowed to eat salads, spinach, parsley, plantain, dandelion, clover;
- like to feast on cabbage, cucumbers, zucchini, potatoes and fruits, for example, pears, apples, grapes.
Basilisk is an amazing lizard
This reptile has a crest on the head in the form of a crown. Basilisk lizard has an amazing feature:she runs through the water at a distance of 300-400 m. But only individuals at a young age, whose weight does not exceed 50 g, are endowed with such a gift. Before understanding how she does it, scientists conducted a lot of research. It turns out that this phenomenon is accompanied by the structure of the legs and tail, low weight and speed. For this ability, the reptile was called the lizard of Jesus Christ.
The reptile is a great swimmer.The Basilisk lizard can stay out of the water for 2 hours, it can move on its hind legs, climb trees. This nimble and fast reptile in an hour can run 10 km.
Характерной особенностью ящерицы является ее omnivorous. It feeds on insects, plants, berries, small rodents and lizards, as well as its own young. Offspring brings four times a year, lives up to 10 years in the family of one male and several females. Awake during the day, sleeping at night. During rest, they become easy prey for mammals, birds of prey and large snakes.
Basilisk: content at home
This reptile is most popular forcontent in the house. It should be borne in mind that individuals taken from the wild nature do not survive well in an unnatural environment for them. Therefore, for home breeding and maintenance, it is better to take the lizards hatched in the incubator. Living in a terrarium, the color of the reptile has changed. He became bluish. The lizard alone will yearn. Therefore, these reptiles are kept in pairs.
Meals should be balanced.The basis of the diet is vegetation. Lizards well eat sprouted wheat, carrots, bananas, apples and other fruits. But they need another food: small rodents, lizards. Masonry animals arrange in the nest, the bottom of which is carpeted with sand and wet moss. Eggs are taken from the female, they are grown for 30 days in an incubator.
