by Jesse Smets | Sep 4, 2025 | Snakes, Care Guides, Explore, Rik Van Tiggel
Home • Lampropeltis triangulum Lampropeltis triangulum Colubridae (subfamily Colubrinae) Typically 24" to 36" inches or 60 to 90 cm (some individuals up to 52" or 130 cm) 10 to 15 years in the wild (20+ years in captivity) From...
by Rik Van Tiggel | Apr 25, 2024 | Lighting, Academy, Explore, Rik Van Tiggel, Uncategorized
Home • • Page 2 Comprehensive UV Index Table Reptiles and amphibians inhabit a diverse range of environments, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for exposure to sunlight. This variation in sunlight exposure is critical for their...
by Rik Van Tiggel | Sep 19, 2023 | Lizards, Care Guides, Rik Van Tiggel
Home • • Page 4 Furcifer pardalis Furcifer pardalis Chamaeleonidae (Genus Furcifer) 8-20" or 20-50cm 6 to 10 Years Madagascar, Réunion Lowland Coastal Forest, Rain Forest, Secondary Forests and Plantations 75-82°F or 24-28°C 60-70% ...
by Rik Van Tiggel | Sep 19, 2023 | Lizards, Care Guides, Rik Van Tiggel
Home • • Page 4 Chamaeleo calyptratus Chamaeleo calyptratus Chamaeleonidae (Genus Chamaeleo) 12 - 24" or 30 - 60cm 6 to 8 Years (exceptionally up to 16 years) Yemen, Saudi Arabia (SW Arabia) High altitude, montane subtropical vegetation in...
by Rik Van Tiggel | Sep 19, 2023 | Lizards, Care Guides, Rik Van Tiggel
Home • • Page 4 Correlophus ciliatus Correlophus ciliatus Diplodactlidae 7.5-9” or 19-21 cm 12 to 20 Years New Caledonia Tropical Forest 72-81º F or 22-27° C 70% Cryptophotic Zone Beginner Crested Gecko Crested Geckos (Correlophus...
by Rik Van Tiggel | Sep 19, 2023 | Lizards, Care Guides, Rik Van Tiggel
Home • • Page 4 Eublepharis macularius Eublepharis macularius Eublepharidae (eyelid geckos) 7-10" or 18-25cm 10 to 25 Years Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and the North-Western part of India Rocky, dry grassland and desert regions 80-87°F or...
