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LTC GIANT Egyptian Uromastyx

LTC GIANT Egyptian Uromastyx

$499.00 USD
DESCRIPTION

ONE YEAR LONG TERM CAPTIVE! Super healthy! 


Scientific Name:
Uromastyx aegyptia
Age: 5+ years 
Current Size: 18-35”
Max Size: 28–30 inches
Source: TRUE Farm Bred 
Exact Animal Pictured: Yes 

Care:

  • Temperature: Basking spot 125–140°F, warm side 95–105°F, cool side 80–85°F
  • Humidity: 10–20% (very dry desert conditions with excellent ventilation)
  • Enclosure: Adults require a minimum 8’ x 4’ x 4’ enclosure due to their massive size. Provide deep substrate for burrowing, multiple hides, large basking rocks, and high-output UVB lighting. Feed a diet of leafy greens, grasses, edible flowers, weeds, and occasional seeds. Avoid animal protein.

Facts:

  • The Egyptian Uromastyx is the largest species of Uromastyx, with some exceptional individuals exceeding 30 inches in length and weighing several pounds.
  • Native to the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East, they spend much of their lives in deep underground burrows to escape extreme temperatures.
  • With proper care, they are long-lived reptiles and can thrive for 25–40 years in captivity.

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