Buyer question
How big do Ornate uromastyx get?
Our Animal Library lists the Ornate uromastyx at 10–14 in (adult size).
Source: the Ornate uromastyx page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Ornate uromastyx in the Animal Library
The detail
The ornate uromastyx is a desert lizard from the Sinai and Arabian Peninsula, with males showing bright blue, green and orange. Like all uromastyx it is a plant eater that needs a very hot basking spot and strong UVB to stay healthy.
- Housing
- 4×2×2 ft, very hot basking spot
What to weigh
The basking spot must be far hotter than most lizards need, and too little heat or UVB leads to poor digestion and bone problems. Many are imports, so sourcing takes care.