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Distribution
The North African mastigure (Uromastyx acanthinura) It is a lizard native to North Africa. (northwest africa).
Their habitats are usually in the mountains and consist of rocky desert and sandy stony desert., not found in purely sandy deserts.
Characteristics
They reach a head-torso length of up to 28 cm and a total length of 45 cm.. To the North African mastigure likes to sunbathe and can change color to regulate temperature. In their native habitat they live in rock deserts and scree, that is to say, in very rare habitats called hamada, and they like to dig. They make their own burrows, have a relatively constant climate.
The "North African mastigure" in captivity
Terrarium
The North African mastigure it is very territorial in nature and keeping one male and several females is only possible in a large terrarium. It is best to keep them in pairs..
To keep the North African mastigure, we recommend the following conditions. Especially when the minimum size is specified, note that optimal conditions can only be achieved in much larger terrariums.
- temperatures during the day: 28° a 40°C (locally at least 45°C)
- Night temperatures: 18-22°C
- Humidity: 20-30% during the day and 60-80% At night
- Minimum size of the terrarium: starting at 160 x 120 x 90 cm for a couple
Hibernation
You have to let the animals hibernate for three or four months. The North African mastigure needed between 12 and 18°C for it. Hibernation is very important for animals to regulate their bodily functions and stay healthy. It's also a good way to prevent obesity.
Reproduction
hibernation is very important. The North African mastigure puts up to 26 eggs. These should not be incubated too wet, otherwise they will easily turn into fungi. The pups of Uromastyx acanthinura can be bred together in a group for up to two years, provided they are compatible. It is essential to provide enough calcium and vitamins.
Food
The diet of the North African mastigure includes banana, vine leaves, dandelion, margaritas, clover, pamplinas, sometimes kitchen herbs and grains like corn, rice, millet, sunflower seeds and others. Young animals feed up to a 75% of animals. These may include, crickets, grasshopper, cockroaches, sometimes zophobas and other live food. Adults should be fed little or no animal food to prevent fatty degeneration..
no lettuce, iceberg lettuce or similar, since its calcium-phosphorus content is unfavorable. And cabbage or spinach should only be fed rarely due to oxalic acid…
Fruit should also be provided only in moderation., if it is accepted.
Additional vitamin and mineral supplements are recommended.
For sale "North African mastigure"
The price of a "North African mastigure" bred in captivity in the exotic animal market, ranges between 150 – 200 EUR.
Video "North African mastigure"
Alternative names:
1. North African mastigure (English).
2. Bell's dabb lizard (French).
3. Nordafrikanische Dornschwanzagame (German).
4. Lagarto-de-Cauda-Espinhosa-Norte-Africano (Portuguese).
5. "Lagarto de cola espinosa del norte de África" (español).
