Lined racerunner (Eremias lineolata)

Short answers

Lined racerunner: How big does the enclosure need to be?

120×60×50 cm for a group.

Lined racerunner: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 28–34 °C, basking spot Basking spot 45–50 °C, at night 16–20 °C.

Lined racerunner: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 10.0–12.0, extremely sun-hungry species).

Lined racerunner: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 4–8 years.

Lined racerunner: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

28–34 °C

Night temperature

16–20 °C

Basking spot

Basking spot 45–50 °C

Humidity

25–40 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 10.0–12.0, extremely sun-hungry species)

Enclosure

Minimum size

120×60×50 cm for a group

Substrate

Deep sand they can dig in, with a few stones and dry twigs

Feeding

Food

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

Feeding interval

adults 3–4×/week

Key facts

Adult size

13–17 cm

Life expectancy

4–8 years

Origin

Central Asia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A cooler rest of 8–10 weeks at 10–15 °C

Cohabitation

Keeping it singly is the least stressful option since the species is territorial. A harem of 1.2 or 1.3 (one male with two or three females) is also possible; males must never be housed together, as they will fight.

Notes

A small sand species with fine lengthwise stripes.

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What you need to start

To keep Lined racerunner (Eremias lineolata) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (120×60×50 cm for a group), substrate (Deep sand they can dig in, with a few stones and dry 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.