![]() They tend to spend little time on the ground and require plenty of arboreally based decorative stimuli. Three feet of height is the minimum recommended for an adult frilled lizard, and x2 feet of floor space. ![]() These lizards are arboreal, and spend much of their time basking on vertically laid branches. ![]() If help is needed choosing heating/thermostat options, please do not hesitate to contact the Herpetological Society of Ireland & we will guide you in the right direction. Humidity in excess of 75% has been associated with respiratory problems in these lizards. Humidity should register at about 55-65%, and can be a little higher when your lizard is shedding. The choice of heating system used is a matter of personal choice, however in ALL cases, a thermostat should be used in conjunction with the heater, in order to avoid burns to the animal, and danger of fire To achieve these temperatures several heating devices can be used such as : Temperature guns and/or in cage thermometers placed at various points throughout your lizard’s housing will help you achieve and maintain adequate temperatures. A night-time temperature drop to about 72 to 75 degrees Farenheit is acceptable, but temperatures should never be allowed to fall below 70 degrees Farenheit. The background temperature should range from about 78 to 85 degrees Farenheit, on a gradient. Your frilled dragon requires a basking spot of 95-100 degrees Farenheit. A 12 hour on/12 hour off cycle is recommended by this keeper when not attempting to breed.Īlways use a bulb guard in conjunction with any lighting fixtures inside the vivarium to avoid burns to your animal. Follow the manufacturer’s advice and replace the bulb when advised. UVB light is essential to help your lizard produce Vitamin D3 and break down Calcium. Cedar and pine beddings should be avoided as they are toxic to reptiles. If you choose to use sand, it may be possible to feed your lizard outside of the vivarium. Sand is more aesthetically pleasing, but can be ingested and cause impaction. ![]() Newspaper or paper towels are useful for bedding. It takes approximately three years to attain adult size. Some males reach three feet in length, but this is mostly tail. The frilled dragon can be found in Northern and Eastern Australia, and in New Guinea. These dragons may live up to 15 years in captivity, and are diurnal (active during the day) Females are reputed as being much more skittish than males, and this would be my experience. They possess larger femoral pores, which are situated in the thigh area. Males become larger, with significantly larger heads and larger and more colourful frills. This is only extended when a lizard is startled, alerted or in defensive or aggressive mode, and causes the lizard to look larger than it actually is.įrilled Dragons are difficult to sex (without x-ray) until mature. The most recognisable feature of a frilled dragon is, of course, the frill. The majority of the lizard’s length is comprised of tail, which contributes to its climbing prowess. Most are of grey to brown colouration, with various tones of rusty red/orange/brown present in the frill, which is said to vary depending on the locality and sex of a particular lizard. The frilled dragon is a medium sized arboreal lizard.
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