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Southern Alligator Lizard
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Southern Alligator Lizard

Place of Origin and Range The Southern Alligator Lizard is a lizard native to the Pacific coast of North America.
Description The southern alligator lizard has a long, somewhat prehensile tail, up to twice the length of its body.
Morph Patterns Available Yes
Adult Size Can grow up to 11 in (28cm)
Accommodation A minimum of two hides, a warm one and a cooler one, using their hides to "stalk" or wait for dinner. A day basking lamp(basking spot 80'F(27'C)or some owners prefer under tank heating. Also you want to include a bathing dish big enough to climb in without overflowing. To improve shedding. 2 ft x 2 ft x 4 ft terrarium for an adult.
Lifespan Can live 10+ years
Feeding / Diet In the wild they eat small arthropods, slugs, lizards, small mammals and occasionally young birds and eggs.
Other Considerations The lizards can frequently be found near human habitation and are notable for their fearless self-defense; they will often bite and defecate if handled.
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