Post by elizabeth on Aug 5, 2004 13:02:32 GMT -5
Common Name: Uromastyx - Mali
Other Common Names: Uro
Scientific Name: Uromastyx maliensis
Males can grow up to 16 inches in length females average about a foot in length. In the wild the Uromastyx is primarily herbivorous, and they are accustomed to a hot dry desert environment.
Minimum size enclosure for a full-grown Mali should be 4’x2’x2’
They need a fairly dry enclosure. It’s recommended that there be a hiding spot in both the warm and cool portions of the enclosure. The humidity level is fairly low for the Mali, it should be maintained around 30-40%. The recommended ambient temperature during the daytime is 85 F, and 70 F in the night. Their basking spot should reach temperatures of 120 F. Mali’s require UVB or sunlight as well as their heating lights.
High calcium greens such as turnip greens, mustard greens, collard greens, and dandelions, grape leaves etc, should make up the bulk of the diet along with vegetables (corn, peas, carrots) thrown in to add a variety. They should also be offered a shallow dish of dry food containing lentils, split peas, sunflower-free birdseed and dry iguana food. When young you can soak the dry peas and lentils but as adults in the wild they would eat them dry. Fruit can be offered as a treat, fruit should only be given occasionally. Also for a healthy treat Hibiscus, Hollyhock, and Nasturtium flowers can be offered. They do not need a water dish in their enclosure; they are used to dry arid regions. Depending upon the source of information you find some say that you can feed them small insects such as mealworms and crickets when they are young.
These lizards do not need to be wet. It can cause them to get types of skin rot if they are damp. It is suggested that if they are recent imports when you first bring them home that if they could possibly be dehydrated and need help with a shed that you soak them in hotter than warm water. Then dry them thoroughly and place them under their heat lamps to finish drying out.
They need time to acclimate upon arrival in their new environment. You should leave them alone completely till they are eating well. The only interaction should be to offer them new food every day.
These lizards seem to be growing in popularity. Have a very mild temperament and are good for herp owners looking for a lizard that will not grow too large.
While I researched the info for this basic care sheet as with any pet you are contemplating owning you should research as much as possible prior to acquiring them. This is just a basic care sheet from information I have read. Please feel free to add more opinion or info that you may have.
Other Common Names: Uro
Scientific Name: Uromastyx maliensis
Males can grow up to 16 inches in length females average about a foot in length. In the wild the Uromastyx is primarily herbivorous, and they are accustomed to a hot dry desert environment.
Minimum size enclosure for a full-grown Mali should be 4’x2’x2’
They need a fairly dry enclosure. It’s recommended that there be a hiding spot in both the warm and cool portions of the enclosure. The humidity level is fairly low for the Mali, it should be maintained around 30-40%. The recommended ambient temperature during the daytime is 85 F, and 70 F in the night. Their basking spot should reach temperatures of 120 F. Mali’s require UVB or sunlight as well as their heating lights.
High calcium greens such as turnip greens, mustard greens, collard greens, and dandelions, grape leaves etc, should make up the bulk of the diet along with vegetables (corn, peas, carrots) thrown in to add a variety. They should also be offered a shallow dish of dry food containing lentils, split peas, sunflower-free birdseed and dry iguana food. When young you can soak the dry peas and lentils but as adults in the wild they would eat them dry. Fruit can be offered as a treat, fruit should only be given occasionally. Also for a healthy treat Hibiscus, Hollyhock, and Nasturtium flowers can be offered. They do not need a water dish in their enclosure; they are used to dry arid regions. Depending upon the source of information you find some say that you can feed them small insects such as mealworms and crickets when they are young.
These lizards do not need to be wet. It can cause them to get types of skin rot if they are damp. It is suggested that if they are recent imports when you first bring them home that if they could possibly be dehydrated and need help with a shed that you soak them in hotter than warm water. Then dry them thoroughly and place them under their heat lamps to finish drying out.
They need time to acclimate upon arrival in their new environment. You should leave them alone completely till they are eating well. The only interaction should be to offer them new food every day.
These lizards seem to be growing in popularity. Have a very mild temperament and are good for herp owners looking for a lizard that will not grow too large.
While I researched the info for this basic care sheet as with any pet you are contemplating owning you should research as much as possible prior to acquiring them. This is just a basic care sheet from information I have read. Please feel free to add more opinion or info that you may have.