Pale agama (Trapelus pallidus)

Short answers

Pale agama: How big does the enclosure need to be?

100×50×50 cm for a group.

Pale agama: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 29–35 °C, basking spot Basking spot 45–52 °C, at night 16–21 °C.

Pale agama: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 12.0).

Pale agama: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 6–12 years.

Pale agama: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

29–35 °C

Night temperature

16–21 °C

Basking spot

Basking spot 45–52 °C

Humidity

20–35 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 12.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

100×50×50 cm for a group

Substrate

A sand-loam mix they can dig in

Feeding

Food

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

Feeding interval

adults 3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

15–22 cm

Life expectancy

6–12 years

Origin

The Middle East and Arabia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A cooler rest of 6–8 weeks at 12–16 °C

Cohabitation

Harem (1,2); Männchen niemals zusammen. Der Grund: mehrere Männchen kämpfen um Revier und Wärmeplatz, bis eines verletzt ist oder dauerhaft in der Ecke sitzt. Weibchen vertragen sich meist, brauchen aber je eigene Wärme- und Versteckplätze; bei Größenunterschieden getrennt füttern.

Notes

A small dryland species that needs a lot of warmth.

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What you need to start

To keep Pale agama (Trapelus pallidus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (100×50×50 cm for a group), substrate (A sand-loam mix they can dig in), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.