Mountain horned dragons acanthosaura species by marcia bradley introduction. These beautiful creatures make an extremely good species for the novice and also the more experienced keeper. Texas horned lizard population has declined in texas. Tropical lizard includes water dragons, longtailed grass, emerald swift, green amieva, mountain horned and neon tree dragons. Snuggly lizard loves nothing more than cuddling in blankets. The enclosure should be a minimum of cm 4 feet high, 100 cm 3 feet long, and 50 cm 1.
In my research i found some information but it was all over the place no specific care sheet. Tips on how to care for a mountain horned lizard dragon. Sprinkles is a mountain horned dragon aka mountain horned lizard. Mountain dragon care sheet if this is your first visit to abdf, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Mountain horned dragon reptiletalk net reptile care. In this video i feed him his breakfast and go over some care tips while he. Reptile rapture, 6308 monona dr, monona wi 53716 6082210094. Mountain horned dragon acanthosaura capra is a prehistoriclooking yet readily available saurian companions. They are really stunning and have a nice prehistoric look they are also quite calm and like to sit on you. Bearded dragons make a wonderful pet for both beginners and advanced reptile keepers.
These lizards feast mainly on insects and occasionally fish, but their diet needs to be varied. Mountain horned dragons an introduction to accanthosauria in the terrarium. Many tropical lizards change color, depending on temperature and mood. They are a fairly inactive lizard but they need much larger cages then what you suggest, mainly for thermo regulation but also because they are an arboreal lizard as well. I have a horned mountain lizard and today we found him in the bottom of the cage upside down. If keeping more than one mountain horned dragon mhd this should be increased to allow each to establish his own territory. These reptiles are characterized by a pair of large eyes, and a row of conspicuous dorsal spines at the back of the neck, reaching the tail. Mountain horned dragons acanthosaura species by marcia. This care sheet is showing the way we found works best for us from our years of experience of caring for this species. See the feeding frozenthawed foods care sheet for more information. This happens very quickly and so you need to plan how you will accommodate your pets rapidly changing needs.
The green iguana is a very large lizard, commonly growing up to 1. We have a few healthy mountain horn lizards for sale at affordable prices. Soil or mulch makes a good substrate, and a live potted plant adds color and a place to lick droplets when theyre sprayed. As long as you provide the proper health care and environment and are sure you have a male and a female that are sexually mature, breeding should occur. Green iguana care sheet stanhope park veterinary hospital. Bearded dragon care sheet introduction welcome to our bearded dragon care sheet. This can be achieved with either a florescent tube light t5 or t8, coil, or low wattage mercury vapor bulb. Texas horned lizard watch 10year summary report pdf management of the red harvester ant pogonomyrmex barbatus pdf. Caring for a mountain horned dragon second opinion doctor. Jan 19, 2011 i am attempting to get licensed for mountain dragons. I thought he was dead and i picked him up and was holding him and talking to my husband about what might have happened and what to do with him when he opened his mouth and hissed. Mountain horned dragons are long, slim bodied lizards with tails that are usually longer than the lizards body itself.
What you must know about taking care of a mountain horned. Apr 15, 2007 mountain horned dragon terrarium completed duration. Multiple females can be kept together but it is recommended that only one male should be kept in an enclosure to prevent fighting. Horned lizard facts texas parks and wildlife texas. Yellowfooted tortoise care sheet yellowspotted river turtle care sheet edit module show tags. A light cycle of 12 hour nights and 12 hour days is. At night, the temperature range should be around 5565. Mountain horned dragon lizards are calm, gentle lizards that are very easy to handle. They make adorable pets and first time pet owners will have no problem dealing with them. Acanthosaura species are medium sized arboreal lizards that range from burma, thailand, western malaysia, indonesia, cambodia, laos, vietnam, and southern china. Maybe this will help mountain horned dragon acanthosaura species. Acanthosaura is a genus of lizards, commonly known as mountain horned dragons or pricklenape agamas, in the family agamidae. Since mhds require high humidity levels for survival, it is important to maintain humidity levels within the range of 7075 %.
The best substrate to use has to be the compressed coconut bedding when. Mountain horned dragon mountain horned dragons are full of character and. Turtles and tortoises information on caring for turtles and tortoises. The ridge on the dorsal portion extends from the head of the dragon to its tail, they have long toes. By hooking up a timer to your fullspectrum uv light and heat lamp you will allow for a much needed regular light schedule. Mountain horned dragons are long, slim bodied lizards with tails that are usually. Mahs care sheet master list by eric roscoe care sheets are often an excellent starting point for learning more about the biology and husbandry of a given species, including their housingenclosure requirements, temperament and handling, diet, and other aspects of care. Caring for a mountain horned dragon mountain horned dragons are interesting little lizards, and are one of the easiest to care for. Mountain horned dragon acanthosaura capra exotic pets. Mountain horned lizards or mountain horned dragons are a genus of mediumsized arboreal tree dwelling lizards native to southeast asia.
Care sheets download huddersfield pet warehouse huddersfield. Multiple hiding areas consisting of nontoxic plants, branches andor hide box. May 03, 2016 mountain horned dragon, the best pet lizard. The toes are long and most dragons have a dorsal crest that stretches from the head to the tail. Colouring can vary from a darkish browngreen to a pale green with the underside being lighter in colour from a. A healthy dragon ranges from a bright green to dark brown in color, depending on the species and sex of the animal. This bearded dragon care sheet will cover just about everything you need. Even people normally not crazy about lizards often find them charming little pets, and the ease of the care does nothing to hurt this opinion. Mountain horned dragons are sexually mature at 18 months of age, about 4 inches snout to vent length. Mountain horned dragon stanford le hope, essex pets4homes. Allan and jen talk about setting up the popular pet reptile, the mountain horned lizard. Lizards and monitors information on caring for miscellaneous. The color of a healthy mountain horned lizard varies from deep brown to brilliant green, which again differs according to the animal sex and variety. The tank i have for him isnt all that big because i didnt have the money to get a larger one.
They look amazing, and are a very reasonable size, but are they the right pet lizard. A variety of insects, including crickets, roaches, mealworms, waxworms and earthworms. The minimum recommended size for a single dragon is 4 feet high, 3 feet long, and 1. Give mountain horned dragons of the genus acanthosaura plenty of branches to climb upon, especially verticallyoriented ones to simulate the tall trees they usually live in. I have a horned mountain lizard and today we found him in the. Mhds require a shady rain forest setup with flowing filtered water. Look at these pictures of the mountain horned dragon. Dec 22, 2010 i recently purchased a mountain horned lizard dragon from a pet store, and ive read that they often come with parasites and infections when bought from a pet store. Report your horned lizard obervations on the herps of texas project on inaturalist. Mountain horned dragon acanthosaura capra reptiletalk net. See the feeding frozen thawed foods care sheet for more information. This lizard is also known as the pricklenape agama, hailing from southeast asia.
Chlorinefree water should be provided in a shallow bowl that cannot be tipped over. Note before starting this i know nothing about this dragon so this is from many people and sources. Chinese water dragon care sheet and information on habitat, tank setup, handling, food feeding, health, breeding, chinese water dragon pet care tips. Keep a mist bottle to keep clean water next to the cage and use it every time you see your lizard. Chinese water dragon care sheet caging needed 1020 gallon terrarium with screen lid.
Burma, thailand, northern malaysian peninsula, cambodia, southern vietnam. Invertebrates information on caring for invertebrates. No special cycling or other preparation is necessary to encourage breeding. Heating should be minimal with no requirement for a basking spot but one can be provided for additional lighting. Mountain horned dragons acanthosaura species by marcia bradley. Acanthosaura is a genus of lizards, commonly known as mountain horned dragons or. I have written my husbandry plan as a care sheet and would welcome feedback on its content. Sep 10, 20 mountain horneds can be tamed down and are fine to handle after that.
What you must know about taking care of a mountain horned dragon. Animal care sheets amphibians information on caring for amphibians. I was originally going to get a bearded dragon and chosethor instead. It is quite tricky to build the captivity without creating a dank, moldy environment, to provide the daily mist with ventilation to evaporate the moisture constantly.
At the top on one end, aim a small heat lamp so they have access to a hot spot for basking. Mountain horned dragon mountain horned dragons are full of character and can easily be tamed down with a little time and patience. The chinese water dragon is a very attractive medium sized lizard which is part of the agamid family or commonly known as dragons and can resemble the green iguana, though on a smaller scale and generally less aggressive. The docility, wonderful temperament, and easy maintenance of mountain horned dragon lizards make them great starter critters. The common name pricklenape refers to a row of dorsal spines which runs down the back of the neck. If keeping more than one this should be increased to allow each to establish his own territory. This southeast asian lizard is simple and fun to keep. In general the mountain horned lizards are clever they adjust to handling and taming. While insects from pet shops are acceptable, they also need a lot of variation to provide sufficient nutrients.