These guys are one of the rarest lizards I own. They can no longer be bought as they are endangered and are on the appendix one list of CITES. There are very few people that own them and very little available info on them. So this is really a care sheet for my self to help me keep track of all the info I've struggled to acquire over the years
Background info
They are part of the cordylus family which consists of a group or really unique lizards, such as the armadillo lizard, giant sun gazer, and forest girdled lizard, all native to Africa. All lizards in this group give live birth and care for their young and frequently live in groups. All lizards of this species face serious threats from habitat loss.
Smaug Mossambicus
Native range: gonerosa mountain
Life span: Unknown
Diet: most bugs, they seem to prefer beetles and crickets to worms.
Habitat: dry tropical forest. These forests are actually really humid but get little rain fall, usually having a stronger rain period once a year. Mossambicus live mostly in rock crevices and like places with lots of cover.
Temps: 80 to 100 degress. Night temp 80-85 degress.
Humidity: 60-80%
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Reptile care and information
AléatoireHere's a collection of research I have done as well as my own experiences as a reptile own. In here you will find care sheets, tips, advise and other reptile related info!
