Kuhl's angle-headed lizard (Gonocephalus kuhlii)

Short answers

Kuhl's angle-headed lizard: How big does the enclosure need to be?

80×60×120 cm for a pair.

Kuhl's angle-headed lizard: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–28 °C, basking spot 28–30 °C, at night 20–22 °C.

Kuhl's angle-headed lizard: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: UVB needed (5–6 %).

Kuhl's angle-headed lizard: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: approx. 8–10 years.

Kuhl's angle-headed lizard: Is it suitable for beginners?

No – better suited to experienced keepers (difficulty: Expert).

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–28 °C

Night temperature

20–22 °C

Basking spot

28–30 °C

Humidity

75–90 %

UVB

UVB needed (5–6 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

80×60×120 cm for a pair

Substrate

Coco humus with leaf litter, permanently damp

Feeding

Food

Crickets, house crickets, roaches, wax moths; occasionally snails

Feeding interval

adults 2–3× a week; mist several times a day

Key facts

Adult size

approx. 25–30 cm total length

Life expectancy

approx. 8–10 years

Origin

Sumatra, Java

Protection status

Not listed under CITES; wild-caught animals in the trade — prefer captive-bred ones

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Pairs (1.1) or a small harem (1.2), males strictly alone. A richly structured enclosure with dense planting so animals can avoid each other.

Notes

It is often confused with G. chamaeleontinus and sometimes traded under the wrong name. It drinks almost only moving water.

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What you need to start

To keep Kuhl's angle-headed lizard (Gonocephalus kuhlii) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (80×60×120 cm for a pair), substrate (Coco humus with leaf litter, permanently damp), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.