FINALLY got some pics of my Uro!

[Steven]

This is Ms. Cranky Butt Mali! (other female names would be appreciated, lol).








And this was her old cage, she is in a 30g now.



Steven

[elizabeth]

I like that name!!!

[Steven]

Thanks!
I posted this pic on another site, and they said that she is not a Mali, that she LOOKS like a Yellow Nigerian!! And thats why she is so cranky because Nigerian's are like that!
So i dont know, maybe she is! It was a small breeder i got her from so who knows!?

Steven

[Patrick Kubeja]

Hey Elizabeth

Don't you have a picture of that little guy I am Sure Elizabeth can tell you what it is or Matt maybe I can look it up to if you like it looks like a Mali to me

[elizabeth]

Yellow Nigerian/Saharan Uromastyx - Uromastyx geyri

Even if it is a yellow nigerian it is not that it is not a URO if is just not a Mali Uromastyx - Uromastyx maliensis
(it seems that the Mali Uro has some yellow in it's body sometimes too just not really up into their head or tail)

Here is a site with pictures of them on it...

www.massasaugaimports.com/pics/nigerianuro002.jpg

I am still looking to see if there are differences in their temperments... If there is that is sort of bad business on the part of whomever you got it from to not tell you that they were giving you something different than you thought you were getting... (just my opinion)

[elizabeth]

Hey Steven if the case is that you have a different one I would suggest reading up on them to be sure you catch any possible differences in the care they need...

www.exoticlizards.com/saharan-uromastyx.html

this site suggests there is a difference in the water needed

[elizabeth]

Saharans have only very recently been available in North America, with the first group entering the U.S. in late spring, 2001. Many dealers still refer to them as "Nigerian" Uromastyx since Niger is the current country from which they are being imported. However "Saharan" is the originally published common name and better reflects their true natural range (several countries bordering the Saharan desert of North Africa).

Temperament wise, Saharans are excellent! They seem to be non-aggressive both towards humans and most cage mates (if put together right from the start). They are relatively shy at first and may take a few months to warm up to you, but are generally outgoing and settle in well. We have high expectations for this species in herpetoculture and expect it to rival the Ornate for desirability as a companion animal. It's probably not a beginner species at this point, but only because of the reliance on imports of unreliable quality. Well acclimated specimens should be excellent for intermediate keepers.

www.deerfernfarms.com/Uromastyx_Saharan.htm

This site has some interesting stuff to say about them...



Here is another site...
www.rainforestreptiles.co.uk/caresheets/saharanuromastyx.htm

It still seems according to these breeders and care sheets I am finding that their temperment is similar just that they need a few months before they are really ready to be friendly or anything...

Saharan Uromastyx are very shy lizards at first and following up to a couple of months acclimation period they will begin to be more active. Once this stage is reached they can be handled regularly and will become fairly docile.

[Patrick Kubeja]

See Steven I told you LOL!!!!!!
Elizabeth really wants one of them

[matt]

Hey Steven,
Great looking Uro, I'm will be picking up an Uro that I'm addopting on sunday, as soon as I get the Uro settle down I'll post some picks

[elizabeth]

Man everyone is getting one.... I want one too!!!

[Steven]

Thanks guys so much! For all your help!
Im thinking about emailing the people i got them from and seeing if they will be at the next expo and give her back, because its not what i wanted, and she is a real BUTT and is really mean. SO I dont know!
Again...thanks!

Steven

[Steven]

OK! FORGET ABOUT THE POST ABOVE. I think I will keep her, i just read that it takes a couple month for them to accumilate. Its just that she is REALLY shy, i can barely walk by the cage without her running really fast and hiding! BUT I guess ill give her more time, i just hope she gets better!
Sorry!

Steven

[elizabeth]

I can't blame you but I am very glad to hear you are going to give it another try... I read that too that they need a few months to settle down... Hope that does the trick for her...

[Patrick Kubeja]

Hello Steven

I am Glad you are giving another try and keeping her I believe it is the best thing to do
Keep on reading up on her and it will be ok!

I remember when I first got Mr. Worf he did not eat for a week and did not poop for almost 2 weeks but boy when he started eating he ate and both you never seen such a
Smile on a person face when he pooped for the First time!!!!!

And Steven still have problem with my Boa he hasn’t ate in 3 weeks now and I have been trying everything today is the All Cleveland Reptile Show!!! Yea !!!! and I am hoping to see the guy there I bought “IT” from so I can talk to him more…….

Good Luck And Keep Trying
She will come along !!!!