Five-banded flying lizard (Draco quinquefasciatus)
Agamas · Difficulty: Intermediate
Key facts and care guidance for Five-banded flying lizard (Draco quinquefasciatus) (origin: The Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra). Adult size around 20–24 cm. Life expectancy 6–12 years. The values below are carefully researched guidance.
Short answers
Five-banded flying lizard: How big does the enclosure need to be?
80×80×150 cm for a pair.
Five-banded flying lizard: What temperature does it need?
Daytime 26–31 °C, basking spot Basking spot 33–36 °C, at night 21–24 °C.
Five-banded flying lizard: Does it need UVB lighting?
UVB: Essential (UVB 10.0).
Five-banded flying lizard: How long do they live?
Life expectancy: 6–12 years.
Five-banded flying lizard: Is it suitable for beginners?
Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).
Climate
- Daytime temperature
- 26–31 °C
- Night temperature
- 21–24 °C
- Basking spot
- Basking spot 33–36 °C
- Humidity
- 70–85 %
- UVB
- Essential (UVB 10.0)
Enclosure
- Minimum size
- 80×80×150 cm for a pair
- Substrate
- Forest-floor substrate with several vertical cork trunks
Feeding
- Food
- Crickets, locusts, roaches and house crickets, dusted regularly with calcium and vitamins
- Feeding interval
- adults 3×/week
Key facts
- Adult size
- 20–24 cm
- Life expectancy
- 6–12 years
- Origin
- The Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra
- Protection status
- Not listed under CITES
- Brumation
- No winter rest
- Cohabitation
- Keep in pairs (1.2); never house males together. The reason: several males fight over territory and the warm spot until one is injured or spends its life in a corner. Females usually get on but each needs its own warm spot and hide; feed separately once they differ in size.
Notes
It glides between trees on deployable membranes. It needs a tall enclosure with clear flight paths — in a normal terrarium the species cannot be kept properly.
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What you need to start
To keep Five-banded flying lizard (Draco quinquefasciatus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (80×80×150 cm for a pair), substrate (Forest-floor substrate with several vertical cork trunks), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.
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Last updated: 9 October 2026 · Editor: Reptoria editorial team · Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draco_(genus), https://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Draco&species=quinquefasciatus
All values are non-binding guidance and do not replace expert advice. Research thoroughly from several sources before acquiring and keeping an animal, and observe the applicable law (species and animal protection in particular).