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Desert Spiny Lizard
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Desert Spiny Lizard

Place of Origin and Range In the United States it is found in the states of Arizona, California, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah. It is also found in the Mexican states of Sonora, Baja California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Durango.
Description An adult male desert spiny lizard usually have conspicuous blue/violet patches on the belly and throat, and a green/blue colour on their tails and sides. Females and juveniles have large combined dark spots on their back and belly areas, and the blue/violet and green/blue colouring is absent. Both sexes have brownish/yellow triangular spots on their shoulders.
Morph Patterns Available Yes
Adult Size Can grow up to 10 in (25cm)
Accommodation Temperatures of 79 °F (26 °C) to 95 °F (35 °C) and must have appropriate sources of UVB and UVA lighting, or else their bodies cannot produce vitamin D that promotes calcium absorption, which can result in a metabolic bone disease that can be fatal. A large enclosure and access to fresh water.
Lifespan Can live 3-6+ years
Feeding / Diet These lizards eat small amounts of fruits or vegetables, but most are entirely insectivorous. Like many reptiles, in captivity they must be provided a diet supplemented with extra calcium and a light source with a UVB radiation to reduce the risk of bone disorders.
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