Sinai agama (Pseudotrapelus aqabensis)

Short answers

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

100×50×70 cm for a group.

Sinai agama: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 28–34 °C, basking spot Basking spot 45–50 °C, at night 16–21 °C.

Sinai agama: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 12.0).

Sinai agama: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 6–12 years.

Sinai agama: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

28–34 °C

Night temperature

16–21 °C

Basking spot

Basking spot 45–50 °C

Humidity

25–40 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 12.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

100×50×70 cm for a group

Substrate

A sand-loam mix with 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

15–20 cm

Life expectancy

6–12 years

Origin

Jordan, Israel, north-western Arabia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

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

Cohabitation

A harem (1.2) is possible, never house males together. The reason: several males fight over territory and the basking spot until one is injured or permanently cornered. Females usually get along but each needs its own basking spot and hide; feed separately once sizes differ.

Notes

Closely related to the well-known Sinai agama and equally tied to rock.

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What you need to start

To keep Sinai agama (Pseudotrapelus aqabensis) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (100×50×70 cm for a group), substrate (A sand-loam mix with 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.