Buyer question
How long do Saharan uromastyx live?
Our Animal Library gives the Saharan uromastyx a lifespan of 15–25 years.
Source: the Saharan uromastyx page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Saharan uromastyx in the Animal Library
The detail
The Saharan uromastyx, also sold as Geyr's or red Niger, is a compact desert lizard that comes in red and yellow colour forms. It is increasingly captive-bred, but imports still turn up, so a hatch record matters.
- Origin
- The central Sahara, including Niger, Algeria and Mali
- Best fit
- Keepers wanting a small uromastyx
What to weigh
Colour depends on the animal and on heat and age, so a hatchling may not show its adult colour. Needs very high basking heat and strong UVB.