Rhodesian
Girdled Tail Lizards are native to the dry, rocky regions and brushy steppes of
Southern Africa and Southern Ethiopia.
They flee into cracks and crevices in the rocks when threatened and
raise their spines so that they cannot be pulled loose by predators. Adapting well to captivity, Girdled Tail
Lizards are relatively peaceful and compatible
Maximum size: 8”
Lighting: Full spectrum fluorescent UV bulbs and a basking
light are required.
Temperature range: Day 86°F Night 64°-68°F
Food: Crickets, mealworms, and pinkie mice coated in calcium and
vitamin powder.
Water: Girdled Tail Lizards can
take up water through their skin. They
should be misted occasionally and
provided with a shallow dish of water.
Housing/Habitat: An aquarium equipped with
an under tank heating pad at one end landscaped to simulate their natural
habitat. A thick sand layer with a
large loosely stacked rock pile, a piece of wood placed flat on the sand, and a
silk plant will work well. It is
important to provide these lizards with plenty of hiding places.