Lizards

What size of lizards live longer: smaller or larger?

larger

What is the lifespan of a small lizard?

3-6 years

What is the lifespan of a large lizard?

10-15 years

How long is a caribbean gecko?

3-4cm

How long is a komodo dragon?

3m

Name the suborders of lizards.

sauria, lacertilia

Name the 5 infraorder of lizards.

iguania, gekkota, scincomorpha, diploglossa, platynota

Agimidae Agama infraorder.

iguania

Bearded dragon infraorder.

iguania

Horned lizard infraorder.

iguania

Green anole infraorder.

iguania

Cuban lizard infraorder.

iguania

Green iguana infraorder.

iguania

Spiny lizard infraorder.

iguania

Jeweled lizard infraorder.

iguania

Chameleon infraorder.

inguania

Gecko infraorder.

gekkota

Skink infraorder.

scincomorpha

Glass lizard infraorder.

diploglossa

Tegus infraorder.

platynota

Monitor infraorder.

platynota

What is Jacobson’s organ also known as?

vomeronasal

(T/F): All lizards have external ear openings.

false

(T/F): All lizards have eyelids.

false

What is an appropriate size for lizard enclosures?

3lx3l

Name 3 different kind of spaces inside a lizard enclosure.

hiding, basking, climbing

Chameleons should have water dropping…

24 hours

(T/F) Chameleon enclosures should not be escape proof.

false

Name 4 good substrates for lizards.

newspaper, cypress chips, coconut shell, astroturf

Name 4 bad substrates for lizards.

cedar, crushed corn cob, pecan shell, cat litter

What does POTZ stand for?

preferred optimal temperature zone

Name 4 things that temperature is important for in lizards.

metabolic rate, digestion, growth, immune function

Nighttime temperature should be decreased by how much?

5-7c

What is the optimal water temperature in celsius?

24-30c

What is the optimal water temperature in fahrenheit?

75-85f

What is the diurnal ambient temperature for daytime in celsius?

27-35c

What is the diurnal ambient temperature for daytime in fahrenheit?

80-95f

What is the nocturnal ambient temperature in celsius?

21-27c

What is the nocturnal ambient temperature in fahrenheit?

69-80f

How many hours of light should there be in the summer?

14

How many hours of light should there be in the winter?

12

UVB influences…

vitamin d3

UVA influences…

behavior

What is the humidity level for lizards?

35-70%

What can happen is humidity is too low?

dysecdysis, dehydration

What can happen if humidity is too high?

respiratory infection, dermatitis

What kind of lizards may hibernate?

temperate and subtropical

What temperature should hibernating lizards be kept at?

35-50f

How long should hibernation occur for?

10 weeks

Subtropical lizards in hibernation should have access to…

heat

What do chameleons drink water from?

leaves

What can happen if water is bad for lizards?

dehydration, gout, renal disease

Herbivores should have what percentage of vegetables?

95%

Herbivores should have what percentage of fruit?

5%

(T/F) Herbivores need mineral and vitamin supplements.

true

Omnivores should have what percentage of animal food?

50%

Omnivores should have what percent of vegetables in their plant products?

75%

(T/F) Carnivore lizards should have pre-killed whole prey.

true

What term describes what most lizards eat?

insectivore

Captive-raised insects have…

low calcium

When should most lizards eat?

every other day

When should large carnivorous lizards eat?

1-2 times per week

Lizard cages should be cleaned…

daily

A deep clean should be done…

monthly