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Acheron_08

hey my iherp friends .... well since i don't know jack about lizards i thought i ask a question:) i have a friend who has a lizard she is as mt horned dragon and we tried lookin some info up on her and only found on site that had some usful info i was wondering if any one who knows about these guys could point us to some website or share some info with us :)

thanks the lizard is an adult female and i am beganing to think there isnt much info unless i am lookin in all the wrond places :( so any ways thanks guys for your help:)


Points:	50
Topics:	General Health , Caging
Tags:	Care, Caresheet, General
Species:	Lizards > Lizards > Acanthosaurus armata
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Member Comment

1/2/2010 2:48:42 PM

shellboa

There isn't much info, your best bet is to look for a good book that doesn't focus specifically on that one but goes for the agamids in general. I found a couple of care sheets online by googling that seem pretty specific and generally seem to follow good lizard keeping guidelines. Another idea is to contact local herp societies and see who keeps this kind of lizard and if they have any specific pointers.

Of course it helps to know specifically what info you are looking for...how to sex, why isn't it eating, whats the best substrate...you get the idea.

Member Comment

1/3/2010 9:38:44 PM

Joseph Jenkins

They are awesome lizards that tame down well, they are always WC.

Their tank setup and diet would be equivalent to that of a green anole except larger.

Author Comment

1/4/2010 1:21:43 AM

Acheron_08

thanks shellboa i will defaintly look it up:) i appericate the advice:)

funny u mention wild caught joseph my friend did say her little gal was wild caught but she is friendly:)
and thanks:)

Member Comment

1/4/2010 9:46:11 AM

JPG

my buddy had a pair of them. he always told me that they like their tank to be elevated. they are usaually wild caught and do tame down well. joseph was right on that part. i know he was feeding his a mixed diet of fruits and veggies with crickets and meal worms on the side...lol. tell your friend that she has a nice find and should have a great pet.

Accepted Answer

1/10/2010 3:58:15 AM

herpfamilydotcom

I used to have one many years ago...from the research I had done, the bigger the better. A full grown adult should have PLENTY of climbing room...I'm talking a cage like the size of a single shower stall.

I apologize if links aren't allowed here...but here is a very good caresheet I just found. Based on my experiences years ago, this seems to be quite accurate.
http://www.froggieb.com/MHDCaresheet.html

...now I have the craving to own one again...maybe someday. lol

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1/19/2011 3:55:24 AM

abi21491

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