Legless Lizard Care - Questions
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 5:09 pm
I recently obtained a Giant Russian Legless Lizard who I've named Maynard. His age is unknown, but he's extremely intelligent and interactive. I've done a ton of reading, but keepers seem to be pretty individualized in their approach to keeping these guys. He's doing great, but I have a few questions about care. I know they aren't super common, but I was hoping maybe someone here has some experience with them. Here's my setup:
48"x24"x24" enclosure
Substrate: Topsoil/playsand mix. Depth of 6"
Temps: 85-88F hot end w/ 75F cool end
Standard UV bulb setup
Humidity: 60-80%
12hr day/night cycle
Climbing branches, large hide, rocks, cork bark, cork rounds, plants, etc. for enrichment
Feedings: Every other/every two days (whenever he'll accept food). Given as many crickets and/or mealworms as he can consume in 10 minutes.
Any advice would be VERY much appreciated. He's very precocious and seems genuinely happy and secure in his tank, but I can't help feeling that something might could be done better - he's almost too easy! Haha. Thanks in advance for any help you could offer. Have some photos for funsies.
48"x24"x24" enclosure
Substrate: Topsoil/playsand mix. Depth of 6"
Temps: 85-88F hot end w/ 75F cool end
Standard UV bulb setup
Humidity: 60-80%
12hr day/night cycle
Climbing branches, large hide, rocks, cork bark, cork rounds, plants, etc. for enrichment
Feedings: Every other/every two days (whenever he'll accept food). Given as many crickets and/or mealworms as he can consume in 10 minutes.
Any advice would be VERY much appreciated. He's very precocious and seems genuinely happy and secure in his tank, but I can't help feeling that something might could be done better - he's almost too easy! Haha. Thanks in advance for any help you could offer. Have some photos for funsies.