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Green ameivas originate from some parts of central and south america and also parts of mexico. These lizards come from a tropical environment. They are also a medium size lizard that make nice pets and are very hardy. These lizards are shy and like to run at first, But they can overtime be tamed. Green ameivas are so fun to watch because they are so active. Green ameivas are a good first lizard pet. They also have cool colors you will see from the pictures below.
Green ameivas are pretty docile for the most part, they will run but once they are in your hands they are calm. Just be sure too have both hands available because they do use sudden quick movements.
Green ameivas do need a bit of space though, a 40 gallon is good for 1 possibly 2 green ameivas. They do well with temperatures around 75 to 85 degrees with a basking spot of 90 degrees.
Use decor like drift wood, live or fake plants, good choices are pothos, ficus, and some philodenron.
Insects Crickets, mealworms, and occasional waxworms.
Provide a water dish even if the lizard does not drink from it. Water dishes help with humidity wich should be moderate to high.
Humidity should be 60 to 80 percent.
Day temperatures should be 75 to 85 Night temperatures should be 68 to 75.
Mist the terrarium 2 to 3 times a day.
Use a 2 to 3 inch layer of bark bedding or coconut fiber bought at local pet stores.
Dust insects in reptile calcium 2 to 3 times a week.
Green ameivas are diurnal wich means they are mostly active during the day.
Use a day time reptile uvb bulb bought at local pet stores.
Green ameivas are terrestrial meaning they are mostly on the ground of the cage. Longer cages are better than taller cages.
Size 15 to 26 inches
Life span 8 to 10 years with proper care.
Green ameivas are pretty docile for the most part, they will run but once they are in your hands they are calm. Just be sure too have both hands available because they do use sudden quick movements.
Green ameivas do need a bit of space though, a 40 gallon is good for 1 possibly 2 green ameivas. They do well with temperatures around 75 to 85 degrees with a basking spot of 90 degrees.
Use decor like drift wood, live or fake plants, good choices are pothos, ficus, and some philodenron.
Insects Crickets, mealworms, and occasional waxworms.
Provide a water dish even if the lizard does not drink from it. Water dishes help with humidity wich should be moderate to high.
Humidity should be 60 to 80 percent.
Day temperatures should be 75 to 85 Night temperatures should be 68 to 75.
Mist the terrarium 2 to 3 times a day.
Use a 2 to 3 inch layer of bark bedding or coconut fiber bought at local pet stores.
Dust insects in reptile calcium 2 to 3 times a week.
Green ameivas are diurnal wich means they are mostly active during the day.
Use a day time reptile uvb bulb bought at local pet stores.
Green ameivas are terrestrial meaning they are mostly on the ground of the cage. Longer cages are better than taller cages.
Size 15 to 26 inches
Life span 8 to 10 years with proper care.
there is not much care on these lizards so i wrote with the best of my knowledge.
ReplyDeletedo you have one? I'm contemplating one but can't decide.
ReplyDeleteit would be from a petshop I work at and it's very scared of people.
DeleteI have one. They are really afraid in petshops because there is too many people walking around where they are kept and tapping on the glass by children and other people really frightens them, it took about 3 days in his new 50 gallon tank for him to lighten up but after about a week i was able to carry him and he was rather playful for a reptile
DeleteCan you help me? I just purchased an Ameiva from someone selling her online. In the pictures she had a green back but since I've had her she is just the brown color with turquoise belly and turquoise specks up her sides...no green, just making sure something isn't wrong with or or that I'm doing something wrong, I've had her a week. Temperatures are where they should be, I feed her every 2-3 days and change her water and mist the cage and give her the powdered calcium on her food once a week.
ReplyDeleteThey like to burrow,need to so they feel safe,they will eat out ov a bowl eggs chicken can bipedal across ground very fast.Needs burrowing space for sure won't be happy without it,they are very neat pets good luck hope this helps
DeleteLooking for advice on ameivas with companions. Does anyone know if they would rather be alone or with another aneiva? I have done research and cannot seem to find much care info on these creatures. I currently have a 40 gallon tank with one female ameiva. I have read that the cage size would be equivalent for two. I am totally up for getting another one, especially if it would benefit their quality of life. Also, if I were to decide to get another one, do I get a boy or another girl? I don't want to cause any territorial issues. Open to get another one or keep everything the way it is now. Looking for opinions.
ReplyDeleteWhat all do they eat besides crickets and mealworms
ReplyDeleteI would recommend another female unless you are prepared for them to possibly breed and reproduce. Also if you wish to avoid conflict it is probably best to get another female. Males can be territorial towards females if they are not used to being in a communal area.
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