Australian horned lizards are very thin and small, and are currently the smallest lizard in the world, but at the same time, they have bumpy spines all over their bodies, which looks very scary, so Also considered the ugliest lizard. But in fact, in the eyes of many lizard players, it is precisely because of these thorns that they appear handsome and domineering, and they are full of coolness. In addition, the colors on their bodies are earth colors, so they have the demeanor of kings or even gods.

1. Habits and characteristics of the Australian horned lizard

The habitat of the Australian horned lizard varies according to the place of origin ; The individual distributed in the middle, inhabits sandy or thorny desert areas. Produced in the West. It lives in dry low forest areas, is ground-dwelling, and is diurnal. Australian horned lizards can also inhale air like a river to make themselves look stronger. They have a very special thing on their head called a fake head. This little thing is so clever that when they're scared, they stick their heads between their front legs and send fake heads into battle, so they confuse predators and save it from being hunted. The most amazing thing is that this little thing can use the precious water source of the Australian outback to meet its own needs. They pass through the channels on the body, which are the fine grooves in the skin, to allow water to flow from the feet to the mouth. Not only can they absorb water in small puddles in this way, but also dew or rain, which is amazing.

2. Habit characteristics of the Australian horned lizard

1. Breeding box

Breeding box The choice depends on the size of the lizard to be reared. To raise small lizards, prepare a 80*50 size breeding box, but at least prepare a space enough for them to move. Usually, most of the utensils used by people are glass jars. My suggestion is to customize a wooden pet box as the most ideal choice. Whether it is strength, breathability, and ease of handling, wood is ideal. Water basins, food boxes, and climbers are essential. If it is convenient to place a nest for the lizards to hide and rest, it would be better.

2. Feeding

In spring, the horned lizard ingests the leaves of legumes to get rich protein. The king lizard is not an omnivorous animal, but a herbivorous animal. King Lizards are vegetarian in their native habitat and have a strong digestive system sufficient to digest the high fiber content. In the case of artificial breeding, the breeder cannot prepare a large amount of animal protein, otherwise it is easy to cause the premature death of the Australian horned horned lizard due to renal failure.

3. Breeding

Usually once a year. Lizards have junctions for internal fertilization. Breeding usually occurs in late spring and early summer. Sperm can remain viable in the female for several years, and after one mating can produce fertilized eggs for several years. It usually spawns in warm, humid and sheltered places in summer. The number of eggs varies from one or two to a dozen. The size of the egg is related to the size of the individual. The eggs of the gecko family are slightly round, with more calcium in the egg shell, and the shell is hard and brittle. The eggs of various other lizards are mostly oblong, with leathery and flexible shells.