Species information
Chuckwalla
Sauromalus obesus
Common name
Chuckwalla
Scientific name
Sauromalus obesus
Family
Iguanidae
Appearance
The chuckwalla is a large fat looking lizard (hence the scientific name obesus) which is rather drab in colour. The specific colour is highly variable, varying with age, sex and location. The females and the young are grey or brown in with dorsal bands, their intensity varies with locality and individual specimens. The males tend to display more intense colours, their body may be orange, tan, yellow, red or cream. They have a black head and cream, orange or yellow tail.
Locality
Southwestern US.
Adult size
Upto 18in.
Approx lifespan
Upto 12-15yrs.
REcomended vivarium size
4x2x2in vivarium should be the minimum for one specimen or possibly a pair.
Basic set up type
Arid savannah with rocks for hiding on and basking underneith.
Diet
See account for green iguana.
Further reading
N/A
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