Mwanza flat-headed rock agama (Agama mwanzae)

Short answers

Mwanza flat-headed rock agama: How big does the enclosure need to be?

120×60×80 cm.

Mwanza flat-headed rock agama: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 28–33 °C, basking spot 40–45 °C, at night 20–23 °C.

Mwanza flat-headed rock agama: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 10.0, a high requirement).

Mwanza flat-headed rock agama: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Mwanza flat-headed rock agama: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

28–33 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

40–45 °C

Humidity

40–55 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 10.0, a high requirement)

Enclosure

Minimum size

120×60×80 cm

Substrate

Sand-loam with stable rock structures and rock crevices

Feeding

Food

Insects (house crickets, roaches, crickets), a little greenery

Feeding interval

adults 4–5×/week

Key facts

Adult size

25–35 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda – rocky savannah

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

A harem of 1.2–1.3; never keep 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 them separately once they differ in size.

Notes

The "Spiderman agama", with a blue-and-red male. Very hungry for sun – without a strong basking spot and powerful UVB the colour fades. Stone structures have to stand on the floor, not on the substrate.

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• Common agama – red-headed (Agama agama) – Intermediate
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What you need to start

To keep Mwanza flat-headed rock agama (Agama mwanzae) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (120×60×80 cm), substrate (Sand-loam with stable rock structures and rock crevices), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.