Species Care
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Trachydosaurus rugosus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner - Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 41cm
- Temperament: Docile. Will become tame with regular handling.
- Licensing: Private Wildlife (Basic) Licence
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Habitat:
- Heating:27 - 32 degrees C with a basking spot heated to 36 degrees C
- Lighting:UVA / UVB (Exo Terra 10.0 globes recommended)
- Environment:Sandy desert style terrain with sparse native vegetation. Provide a hide and leaf litter for shelter.
Range: South-west WA, widely distributed throughout South Australia, western Victoria, south-west Queensland, western NSW.
Feeding: Mainly fruit and vegetables such as carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, apple, melon, banana, strawberries. Occasional strips of meat (i.e. beef heart).
Additional Comments: The short round tail of this species is supposed to look like a second head - a diversion tactic used when dealing with predators.
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