Frilled Lizard
Chlamydosaurus kinglii
Frilled Lizard
Chlamydosaurus kinglii
Agamidae
The frilled lizard is obviously designed for climbing, it is a large slender species, two thirds of its body length are made up by its tail. It has a brightly coloured (often blue) frill which is most of the time folded against the neck, it may be extended at times of courtship or alarm. This is a relatively dull coloured lizard, a background of grey or brown with irregular darker marks.
Australia and Papua New Guinea.
2-3ft.
Upto 12 years.
This large species requires a large vivarium of atleast 4x4x2ft for one specimen.
Woodland with plenty of sturdy perches and climbing opportunities.
Gutloaded insects (crickets, locusts, waxworms, morios, etc) dusted weekly with calcium and a reptile multi vitamin is best for the Frilled Lizard.
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