Kirk's rock agama (Agama kirkii)

Short answers

Kirk's rock agama: How big does the enclosure need to be?

120×60×70 cm for a group.

Kirk's rock agama: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 28–34 °C, basking spot Basking spot 44–48 °C, at night 19–23 °C.

Kirk's rock agama: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 12.0).

Kirk's rock agama: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 6–12 years.

Kirk's rock agama: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

28–34 °C

Night temperature

19–23 °C

Basking spot

Basking spot 44–48 °C

Humidity

40–60 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 12.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

120×60×70 cm for a group

Substrate

A sand-loam mix with solid rock structures

Feeding

Food

Crickets, locusts, roaches and house crickets, dusted regularly with calcium and vitamins

Feeding interval

adults 3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

20–28 cm

Life expectancy

6–12 years

Origin

Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

No winter rest; somewhat cooler in winter

Cohabitation

A harem with one male and several females (1.2); males never together. Reason: Kirk's rock agama naturally lives in colonies with a dominant male that drives off rivals. Females generally get along in the colony but need their own basking and hiding spots.

Notes

A rock dweller; it needs solidly set stone slabs.

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Related species

• Common agama – red-headed (Agama agama) – Intermediate
• Namibian rock agama (Agama planiceps) – Intermediate
• Red-headed rock agama (Agama agama lionotus) – Intermediate
• Mwanza flat-headed rock agama (Agama mwanzae) – Intermediate
• Southern rock agama (Agama atra) – Intermediate
• West African rainbow agama (Agama picticauda) – Intermediate
• Bibron's agama (Agama impalearis) – Intermediate
• Oriental garden lizard (Calotes versicolor) – Intermediate

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What you need to start

To keep Kirk's rock agama (Agama kirkii) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (120×60×70 cm for a group), substrate (A sand-loam mix with solid rock structures), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.