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They produce large, live young, which is a real plus if you are considering breeding and are diurnal (but shy). Girdled Lizards need UVB radiation Leopards, being nocturnal, do not (they absorb Vit. That being said, Leopard Geckos are among the most tolerant of all lizards as regards handling. None respond to it as would a tame mammal best to choose a species based on interest and ability to provide proper care. Some individuals eventually tolerate handling, but please bear in mind that “tolerate” is the key word when speaking about any reptiles. Girdled Lizards, usually sold as Armadillo Lizards, reach about 7.5 inches in length and usually remain quite shy they do best in large terrariums where they can be observed w/o disturbance. Over the last several years I have helped to set up new reptile and amphibian exhibit areas for The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT (long known for its excellent collection of native marine life). Two subspecies of tropical Girdled Lizards appear in the pet trade to help determine which you have, and for a key to other species in the genus, please see this reference. The hatchling pictured here, born at the Maritime Aquarium in Connecticut, is one of a litter of 2 – their total mass seemed to be nearly half that of their mother. Girdled Lizards give birth to 1-4 huge live youngsters. While not bold, they are no as retiring as most related species, and are relatively easy to observe. When kept properly, these southeast African natives may reward you by reproducing, always a thrill for responsible herp keepers (judging from the size of the young, the event is less thrilling for the moms – please see below!). cataphractus, which is no longer exported from South Africa, is one of the shyest reptiles I’ve ever encountered. Tropical Girdled Lizards in Captivityĭon’t let their inexpensive price tag mislead you – Tropical GirdledLlizards are no less interesting in appearance or behavior than their pricey cousins. It also occasionally appears under the name “East African Spiny-tailed Lizard”. It is sometimes sold as the “Armadillo Lizard”, confusing purchasers who had in mind another (and, at $1,200+ each, vastly more expensive!) species with the same common name, C. If weather conditions are too severe to ship, we will notify you and arrange a future shipping date.The Tropical Girdled Lizard ( Cordylus tropidosternum) is the most readily available of the 30+ Cordylus species, and offers an excellent introduction to the group. Depending on weather conditions, we may include an ice pack or heat pack at no charge for the safety of the animals. All reptile orders are shipped in a styro-foam lined cardboard box used specifically for shipping reptiles. We pack your reptiles in the safest, most efficient way possible. SOMEONE MUST BE PRESENT TO SIGN FOR THE PACKAGE or our Live arrival guarantee is VOID. Please email us at to let us know what day works for you. You may request an alternate shipping day. Reptile orders placed after 2pm, get shipped the following day.Įx: If you place your order at 5pm Monday, we will ship tuesday, and you will receive Wed. Reptile orders placed before 2pm usually get shipped the same day. We also offer HOLD FOR PICKUP at your closest FedEx center, so you can pick the package up after work/school. If you live in a smaller town, or in a rural area it may arrive between 12-4pm. 4" in length.Īll our reptiles come with a Live Arrival Guarantee. The Armadillo Lizards for sale are adults, and aprox. They originate from Tanzania, and have neat armor plating! They like drier enviroments, and eat a variety of insects. Snakes at Sunset has awesome Armadillo Lizards for sale that are field collected. Armadillo Lizards - Cordylus tropidosternum