Care Sheets
| Bearded Dragons | Leopard geckos | Cornsnakes | Veiled Chameleons | Garter Snakes | Boa constrictors | Iguanas | Crested Geckos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| min. adult cage | 55 gal. reptile | 10 gal. | 20 gal. long | 8 sq. ft. tall | 20 gal. long | 8'w.x 2'h.x 2'd. | 8'w.x 8'h.x 4'd. | 10 gal./ 1 gecko |
| humidity | 35-50% |
50-70%
with moist
hide box
|
55-70% with
soaking dish
|
55-70% raised to
80-100% 2x/day
|
20-70% with a
soaking dish
|
80-100% | 80-100% | about 65-75% |
|
basking
temp.
|
95-100 f. | 88 f. | 82-90 f. | 82-90 f. | 80-88 f. | 95-100 f. | 88-95 f. | none. |
| ambiant temp. | 80-84 f. | 82 f. | 70-75 f. | 70-75 f. | 74-83 f. | 80-85 f. | 75-85 f. | 70-83 f. |
| night temp. | 65-75 f. | 64-74 | 68-75 f. | 70-75 f. | 65-72 f. | 75-80 f. | 73-84 f. | 65-70 f. |
| U.V. light | 5-7%U.V.A.&U.V.B. | no | no | yes U.V.A. & U.V.B. | no | no | yes U.V.A.& U.V.B. | no |
| diet | bugs & greens | crickets & mealworms | mice & rats | bugs & greens | worms, fish & mice | rodents | fruits and vegies | bugs & babyfood |
| temperment | docile | mild | mild | cautious | defensive | mild | varies greatly | very tamable |
| adult size | 16-22" | 6.5-8.5" | 3-5' | 14-24" | 2-4' | 10-15' | 5-6' | 7-8 in. w/ tail |
| life span | 8-10 years | 25-30 years | 15-22 years | 3-7 years | 12-15 years | 25-40 years | 20-25 years | 15-20 years |
Please note: These are our methods and what we have used successfully in Colorado in the past. Although we have tried very hard not to print anything that wasn't already an accepted standard, it does not mean that these methods will necessarily work for you in your area. I always get my care info from at least 3 different sources...you should too.
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