Steppe agama (Trapelus sanguinolentus)

Short answers

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

120×60×60 cm for a group.

Steppe agama: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 27–33 °C, basking spot Basking spot 44–50 °C, at night 12–18 °C.

Steppe agama: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 12.0).

Steppe agama: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 6–12 years.

Steppe agama: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

27–33 °C

Night temperature

12–18 °C

Basking spot

Basking spot 44–50 °C

Humidity

25–40 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 12.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

120×60×60 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

20–30 cm

Life expectancy

6–12 years

Origin

Central Asia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A winter rest of 10–14 weeks at 5–10 °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 steppe dweller with a substantial winter rest.

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What you need to start

To keep Steppe agama (Trapelus sanguinolentus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (120×60×60 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.