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Red-Headed Agama
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Red-Headed Agama

Place of Origin and Range The Common Agama, Red-headed rock Agama, or Rainbow Agama (Agama agama) is a species of lizard from the Agamidae family found in most of sub-Saharan Africa.
Description In the breeding season, the males develop dramatically colourful markings, the head and neck and tail turning bright orange, and the body dark blue. Outside of the breeding season, the male is a plain brown. The females and juveniles are always more cryptically marked. This lizard can be found climbing rocks and walls. Its primary source of food is insects.
Morph Patterns Available Yes
Adult Size Can grow to 11.8 in(30cm)
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 snake owners prefer under tank heating. Also you want to include a bathing dish big enough for your snake to climb in without overflowing. To improve shedding. 2 ft x 2 ft x 3 ft terrarium for an adult.
Lifespan Can live 6- 10 years
Feeding / Diet Eats insects.
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