Have the new terrarium completely set up before bringing your new friend "home". Additionally, make sure your new family member is allowed enough time to adjust to its new home. Wait three or four days before attempting to handle your pet and always supervise children when they interact with pets.

General Info: Adult length up to 12" Festive amevias are beautiful and active lizards. Humidity is very important for the health and well being of these unique lizards. Always be certain to monitor humidity levels for this and other tropical reptiles.

Temperature/Humidity: Ideal daytime temperature for these amevias should range between 80 and 85 degrees. Additionally, a basking lamp should be used to maintain a local temperature of 90 to 95 degrees. Night time temperature should remain between 70 and 75 degrees. The humidity for these lizards should be kept at or near 65 percent. Lighting: All amevias require ultraviolet lighting to maintain good health. Ultraviolet lighting is recommended for 12 hours per day. A timer is recommended to maintain a consistent lighting schedule.

Feeding/Watering: Festive amevias are insectivorous (eat mainly insects). Insects should be dusted with a vitamin/calcium powder. Suggested insects are: crickets, mealworms, superworms, and waxworms. In addition to insects, green amevias will sometimes accept fruit as part of their diet. Grapes, apples, oranges, pear, peaches, plums, nectarines, dates, all types of melons, strawberries, raspberries, bananas, mangoes, and tomatoes are all suitable fruits that may tempt an amevia. Some fruit baby foods can be offered as well. Always remove food four hours after it is offered to prevent spoilage. A shallow water bowl is necessary to keep these lizards in optimum health. Water should be changed daily.

Habitat/Housing: Individuals can be maintained in a 20 gallon terrarium. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. Amevias are best kept singularly. However, for multiple pets, increase habitat size accordingly to ensure each lizard has plenty of space to move about and not interfere with tankmates. An undertank heater should be placed on the same end of the tank as the basking lamp. Multiple climbing branches are necessary as well as a shelter for hiding, especially if multiple pets are in the same enclosure. Misting the habitat occasionally will help maintain proper humidity levels and allow for these lizards to intake water in a manner to which they are accustom. Substrate (Bedding): 2" to 3" inches of Repti-Bark and Bed-A-Beast is recommended for amevia terrariums. Cork bark can be added as low hiding areas.