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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Green Ameiva Care
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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.
House Gecko Care
House geckos are a small inexpensive gecko and can be maintained in captivity. But they are not meant to be handled because they have sensitive skin and are very fast. These geckos can be housed with Green anoles Long tailed lizards and Green tree frogs. But watch for any aggressive or territorial behavior especially among males.
Like most geckos these geckos are nocturnal, wich means they are sleep during the day and active at night. If you keep the terrarium in your room you might hear them at night moving around. These geckos get stressed by handling so it should be minimum. They are fast so be careful when grabbing them and make sure not to grab them by the tail. Because like in most lizards it is a defense mechanism and can break off. It will grow back but it will never be the same.
House geckos come from a tropical environment and need a warm, humid home.
These geckos should be fed at night or in the afternoon.
House geckos can be housed in a 10 gallon terrarium for 1 to 2 geckos if you want to house more add atleast 5 gallons per gecko. Be sure to use a screen lid for the cage.
Provide a shallow water dish even if the gecko does not drink from it this will aid in humidity. Mist the cage two to three times a day to maintain humidity. Humidity should be 60 to 80 percent. A hydrometer will help you keep track of humidity levels.
Include branches and multiple hiding areas and plants fake or live. Some good choices are pothos, ficus, and some philodendron.
Day temperatures 75 to 85 degrees and night temperatures can drop to 65 to 75 degrees.
Use a thermometer inside the cage to monitor the temperature.
Use a 2 to 3 inch layer of reptile bark bedding or coconut fiber bought at local pet stores.
Insects Crickets, mealworms, and occasional waxworms. But crickets are the main staple.
Dust insects in a reptile calcium twice a week. Calcium can be bought at local pet stores.
Size 4 to 6 inches
Life span 3 to 5 years with proper care

Like most geckos these geckos are nocturnal, wich means they are sleep during the day and active at night. If you keep the terrarium in your room you might hear them at night moving around. These geckos get stressed by handling so it should be minimum. They are fast so be careful when grabbing them and make sure not to grab them by the tail. Because like in most lizards it is a defense mechanism and can break off. It will grow back but it will never be the same.
House geckos come from a tropical environment and need a warm, humid home.
These geckos should be fed at night or in the afternoon.
House geckos can be housed in a 10 gallon terrarium for 1 to 2 geckos if you want to house more add atleast 5 gallons per gecko. Be sure to use a screen lid for the cage.
Provide a shallow water dish even if the gecko does not drink from it this will aid in humidity. Mist the cage two to three times a day to maintain humidity. Humidity should be 60 to 80 percent. A hydrometer will help you keep track of humidity levels.
Include branches and multiple hiding areas and plants fake or live. Some good choices are pothos, ficus, and some philodendron.
Day temperatures 75 to 85 degrees and night temperatures can drop to 65 to 75 degrees.
Use a thermometer inside the cage to monitor the temperature.
Use a 2 to 3 inch layer of reptile bark bedding or coconut fiber bought at local pet stores.
Insects Crickets, mealworms, and occasional waxworms. But crickets are the main staple.
Dust insects in a reptile calcium twice a week. Calcium can be bought at local pet stores.
Size 4 to 6 inches
Life span 3 to 5 years with proper care
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