Blue Tongued Lizard Care

Popular as pets , blue tongue lizards , also known as blue tongue lizards , lizards are large , docile. Their great bodies and slow pace make them excellent pets , even for children as they are more resistant than many other types of lizards. Blue tongue lizards adapt well to human company , and have a reputation for having a friendly, curious disposition . These lizards, baby bearded dragon's, are very low maintenance animals that require only minimal maintenance for attention, and can live more than 20 years . Things You'll Need
blue tongue lizard

Shower
top
Heat lamp
UV
substratum
Heat Rock Small box Hiding
branches
plate of food
water dish

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Provide lizard compound and the corresponding cover . Blue tongue lizards are very large and require a larger aquarium or other enclosure or about 55 gallons . The enclosure should be horizontal , as blue tongue lizards are land-dwelling and need a lot of floor space. Aquariums metal mesh covers are made specifically for reptiles as they provide security and ventilation. Make sure the lid can be locked or closed , such as blue tongue lizards may become curious and escape their cages.

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Configure the cabinets for the convenience of the lizard. Select a substrate that will keep your comfortable lizard, but not cause a choking hazard if swallowed. Some suitable for larger lizards substrates include sand and coconut husk fibre . Fill the enclosure with 3-5 inches of substrate . Includes a stash box for the lizard to avoid becoming stressed. Configure the plates of food and water, which should be bigger and weighted to keep the lizard from tipping over them. Add plants or branches as points of interest for the lizard, but not create any major obstacles. Blue tongue Lizards have very small legs and feet can not move large obstacles.

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Configure the heat lamp and rock. The heat lamp must rest on top of the lid of the cage , which is heated to about the half of the cage without being accessible to the lizard. Adjust the heat or rock basking in the warm half of the enclosure to encourage the lizard sunbathing .

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Set the UV light. Lizards require access to UV light in order to develop in a healthy manner . These lights are available in pet shops , and must be mounted opposite the heat lamp . Allow access to your lizard to sunlight during the day and the UV light in the evening hours .

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Feed your lizard a proper diet. Blue tongue lizards eat a variety of foods of snails , boiled eggs and lean to fruits and vegetables like grapes , apples and bananas meats, and soft greens. Provide an adult blue tongue lizards five small pieces of food three times a week . Younger animals have to be fed every day, with the same rule of five bite. Be careful not to overfeed your lizard.

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Provide fresh, clean water . The lizard water is needed not only to drink but to plunge when the time comes to get past your skin . Make sure the water is always very clean.

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Lizard Skin Moisturize during shedding . If your lizard is healthy, will have trouble shedding its old skin . When your lizard 's ready to pour , you will notice an opaque milky colour to the skin and eyes of your lizard . Do not handle the lizard during this time, as it could damage the new skin. If you notice that the lizard has trouble shedding its skin in problem areas such as around the toes , soak the areas in slightly warm water for a couple a minute. Do not attempt to remove any loose skin.

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Handle your bluetongue lizard carefully. When lifting or moving the lizard , be careful to always support their front and rear legs . Do not get too fast, or you can scare the lizard and bitten . Be careful not to drop or scare your lizard if you will take .