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Giant Plated Lizard
| Place of Origin and Range | The giant plated lizard (Gerrhosaurus validus) is a lizard of the Gerrhosauridae family, chiefly found in open, rocky, dry habitats in southern Africa. |
| Description | Being the most heavily plated of the Gerrhosaururidae, the species is easily recognised on the armour. The body and tail is covered in transverse bands of more or less square plate like scales, and head shields are fused to the skull. The armour makes the animals look a bit like the uncommon perception of Mesozoic reptiles. Colouration is greyish brown, males being larger than females with bright-coloured throat. |
| Morph Patterns Available | Yes |
| Adult Size | Can grow up to 15 in (37.5 cm) |
| Accommodation | A dry desert, or savannah. They are very active and predatory lizards. They prefer high temperatures, up to 105–110 °F (41–43 °C) at their basking spot and 80 °F (27 °C) elsewhere in their habitat during the day. Grasses and lots of things to climb on. |
| Lifespan | Can live 24+ years |
| Feeding / Diet | This lizard feeds mainly on small invertebrates, such as insects and spiders, but sometimes also take plant material. |
