Natural Range: Native to the Southeastern USA, Found also in Cuba, Jamaica, and other Caribbean islands
Natural Diet: crickets, cockroaches, spiders, grubs
Captive Diet: crickets and mealworms *Be sure to gut load the prey every other day.*
Average Size: 9 inches
Lighting: UV Lighting is needed for this reptile
Heat: White basking light can be used for daylight basking, but you'll need another type of non white light to have for basking at night. Ceramic Heat Emitters, Blue, and/or Red basking lights are acceptable as 24/7 heat source. UTH Heating pad can be used as well.
Enclosure Size (aquarium): 10 gallon for two adults / 20 gallon tall for 3 or 4 adults (1:3 Male-Female ratio)
Temperature: Basking Temps: 85-90*F / Ambient Temps: 75-80*F
Humidity: 60-70%