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    Care Sheet - Green Crested Lizard

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    This care sheet provides information for keeping the green crested lizard as a pet. It describes the lizard's native habitat in Southeast Asia, appearance including a bright green color and crest on the male's neck, and large total length of up to 57 cm. The care sheet lists requirements for the lizard such as a temperature range of 26-28°C, high humidity of 80-95%, UV lighting, loose substrate, branches for climbing, and a diet of insects dusted with calcium and vitamins.

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    Care Sheet - Green Crested Lizard

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    This care sheet provides information for keeping the green crested lizard as a pet. It describes the lizard's native habitat in Southeast Asia, appearance including a bright green color and crest on the male's neck, and large total length of up to 57 cm. The care sheet lists requirements for the lizard such as a temperature range of 26-28°C, high humidity of 80-95%, UV lighting, loose substrate, branches for climbing, and a diet of insects dusted with calcium and vitamins.

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    This care sheet provides information for keeping the green crested lizard as a pet. It describes the lizard's native habitat in Southeast Asia, appearance including a bright green color and crest on the male's neck, and large total length of up to 57 cm. The care sheet lists requirements for the lizard such as a temperature range of 26-28°C, high humidity of 80-95%, UV lighting, loose substrate, branches for climbing, and a diet of insects dusted with calcium and vitamins.

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    Care Sheet - Green Crested Lizard

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    John Gamesby
    This care sheet provides information for keeping the green crested lizard as a pet. It describes the lizard's native habitat in Southeast Asia, appearance including a bright green color and crest on the male's neck, and large total length of up to 57 cm. The care sheet lists requirements for the lizard such as a temperature range of 26-28°C, high humidity of 80-95%, UV lighting, loose substrate, branches for climbing, and a diet of insects dusted with calcium and vitamins.

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    Care Sheet - Green Crested Lizard

    Scientific name
    Bronchocela cristatella
    Habitat
    Southeast Asia: Malaysia (West Malaysia and Borneo), Singapore, Indonesia,
    Philippines (Palawan, Calamian Islands, Panay, Luzon), South Thailand, South
    Myanmar (Tenasserim), and India (Nicobar Islands).
    On the verges of rain forests, diurnal
    Description
    This species is a bright green Agamid lizard, sometimes possessing a blue tint on the
    head. It is able to change colour, turning darker brown when threatened. There is a
    dark ring around the eyes, and a dark spot at the back of the head. The males have a
    crest on the neck. It has a very long and thin tail (75% of total length).
    Size
    Body length is of 13 cm, and the total length (body + tail) is of 57 cm.
    Life Expectancy
    Over 10 years??
    Reproduction
    Lays 1-2 spindle-shaped eggs. Incubation period at 30C about 60-70 days.
    Temperature
    Temperature between 26-28C, local heat spots up to 33C. Night turn down to 2023C.
    Humidity
    80-95%
    Lighting
    UV fluorescent tubes Repti Glo 5 or similar. "Incandescent spot bulb" for a basking
    spot.
    Substrate
    Loose, absorptive substrate Forest bark, coir etc.
    Cage Furniture
    Branches for climbing, a natural or a structural-background is recommended. Planting
    is required (Ficus benjamina, F. pumila, Scindapsus, etc.). Or fit out with artificial
    plants. Various hiding places and a large water bowl or tank (possibly even an

    Aquaterrarium)
    Food
    Insects (e.g. crickets, house crickets, Locusts, cockroaches, super mealworms, wax
    moths, etc.) Regular additions of "Calcium+D3" and "vitamins" should be dusted on
    the food every other feed. Every feed with youngsters in growth.
    Comments
    A large terrarium is required. Groups should include one male at most.
    John Gamesby

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