Buyer question
How long do Yemen uromastyx live?
Our Animal Library gives the Yemen uromastyx a lifespan of 15–25 years.
Source: the Yemen uromastyx page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Yemen uromastyx in the Animal Library
The detail
The Yemen, or Bent's, uromastyx comes from southern Arabia and can show striking orange, yellow or green on the back. It is less commonly captive-bred than the Mali, so ask about sourcing and paperwork early.
- Origin
- Yemen and Oman
- Best fit
- Keepers with uromastyx experience
What to weigh
Captive-bred animals can be hard to find. Like every uromastyx, it needs very hot basking, strong UVB and a mostly plant diet for decades.