Lava Lizards General Info: Adult length from 8 to 10". Lava lizards come in a variety of beautiful colors, shapes and sizes. These small lizards are great as an introduction to reptiles for children. Children should always be supervised by an adult when interacting with any animal. General Info: Ideal daytime temperature for these lizards should range between 70 and 85 degrees. Additionally, a basking lamp should be used to maintain a local temperature of 90 to 95 degrees. Nighttime temperature should remain between 60 and 75 degrees. The humidity for these lizards should be kept between 45-55 percent.

Lighting: All diurnal lizards (mainly active during the day) require ultraviolet lighting to maintain good health. Ultraviolet lighting is recommended for 12-14 hours per day. The use of a timer will help to maintain an accurate lighting schedule.

Feeding/Watering: Lava lizards are insectivorous (eat mainly insects). Insects should be dusted with a vitamin/calcium powder. Suggested insects are: crickets, mealworms, superworms, and waxworms. 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 15-20 gallon terrarium. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. Lava lizards 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 accustomed. Substrate

(Bedding): 2" to 3" inches of Repti-Bark is recommended for lava lizard terrariums. Cork bark can be added as low hiding areas, especially if more than one pet is maintained within the enclosure.