RARE Spiny Lizards or Swifts (Sceloporus Minor)

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PAULS-COOL-3222

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STUNNING blues on these.  Blues being the rarest color in reptiles. A striking spiny lizard species endemic to the high-elevation pine-oak forests and dry shrublands of Mexico . Adult males are famous for their brilliant metallic blue or multicolored bodies, while females tend to display duller grey, brown, or yellowish tones. Unlike most lizards, they are ovoviviparous (giving birth to 3 to 7 fully formed live young rather than laying eggs), an adaptation common in high-altitude reptiles. Primarily feeds on insects like beetles ( Coleoptera ) and grasshoppers ( Orthoptera ), alongside plant matter. Sceloporus minor behaves primarily as a rewarding display-only species . They are highly active, visually stunning reptiles with strict requirements for high-intensity lighting and dynamic rock layouts that replicate their high-elevation Mexican environments. Enclosure Setup & Environment Housing Size: A minimum enclosure size of 36″ x 18″ x 24″ is recommended for a single adult or a compatible pair. Because they are active, larger space is always better. Social Structure: You can house them individually, in pairs, or in a harem (one male, multiple females). Never house multiple males together , as they are highly territorial and will fight aggressively. Substrate & Decor: Use a well-drained, loose substrate mix of sand and soil. Furnish the terrarium with heavily stacked, stable flat rocks, slates, and cork bark branches to mimic rocky mountain escarpments Heating & Lighting (Critical) Basking Temperature: Provide a focused hot spot reaching 95°F–105°F (35°C–40°C) using a dimming thermostat-controlled heat lamp. Ambient Thermal Gradient: The cool side of the tank should drop down to 75°F–80°F (24°C–26°C) during the day, with a safe drop to around 65°F–70°F at night. UVB Lighting: High-output T5 HO UVB lighting (Ferguson Zone 3 or 6%–10% output) is completely non-negotiable. They require intense UV exposure for 10–12 hours daily to prevent metabolic bone disease. Humidity & Diet Humidity: Maintain a generally dry ambient background ( 40%–50% ), but provide a humid hide and a shallow water dish on the cool side. Lightly mist the enclosure in the morning to allow them to lick droplets. Feeding: They are strict insectivores. Feed them a varied diet of live, gut-loaded crickets, dubia roaches, and occasional worms. Dust their food with calcium powder daily and a multivitamin with D3 once or twice a week. Temperament & Handling Handling Expectations: They are skittish and very fast . Frequent handling stresses them out and can cause them to defensively drop their tails ( tail autotomy ) or bite. Appreciate them as gorgeous, alert display animals. Breeding Note: They are live-bearers ( ovoviviparous ). Healthy females will suddenly give birth to 3–7 perfectly formed mini-lizards. Ensure you have a plan or a network of hobbyists ready, as finding homes for neonates can sometimes be difficult due to their niche presence in the reptile trade.

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