Asian grass lizard (Takydromus sexlineatus)

Short answers

Asian grass lizard: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×40×60 cm.

Asian grass lizard: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–30 °C, basking spot 33 °C, at night 19–22 °C.

Asian grass lizard: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 5.0).

Asian grass lizard: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 5–8 years.

Asian grass lizard: Is it suitable for beginners?

Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–30 °C

Night temperature

19–22 °C

Basking spot

33 °C

Humidity

60–75 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 5.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×40×60 cm

Substrate

Densely planted with grasses, fine climbing twigs

Feeding

Food

Small insects

Feeding interval

adults daily to every other day

Key facts

Adult size

25–30 cm

Life expectancy

5–8 years

Origin

South-East Asia – grassland

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Keeping as a pair or a small group (1.2) is possible - territorial behaviour in this species is only weakly developed in both sexes according to the source. Several males still tend to get along worse and should be separated once rivalry appears; one male with several females works more reliably. Several basking and hiding spots help subordinate animals avoid conflict.

Notes

Grass-dwelling and very quick like T. smaragdinus. A flight animal – a quiet spot and plenty of visual screening.

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Related species

• Amur grass lizard (Takydromus amurensis) – Beginner with some knowledge
• Formosan grass lizard (Takydromus formosanus) – Beginner with some knowledge
• Japanese grass lizard (Takydromus tachydromoides) – Beginner with some knowledge
• Northern grass lizard (Takydromus septentrionalis) – Beginner with some knowledge
• Ryukyu grass lizard (Takydromus dorsalis) – Beginner with some knowledge
• Emerald grass lizard (Takydromus smaragdinus) – Intermediate
• Wolter's grass lizard (Takydromus wolteri) – Beginner with some knowledge
• Erhard's wall lizard (Podarcis erhardii) – Beginner to intermediate

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What you need to start

To keep Asian grass lizard (Takydromus sexlineatus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×40×60 cm), substrate (Densely planted with grasses, fine climbing twigs), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.