Species Detail
Mexican Alligator Lizard
Glass & Alligator Lizards

Mexican Alligator Lizard

Abronia graminea

Habitat

Cloud forests and pine-oak woodlands

Range

Mexico

Adult Size

8-12 in (20-30 cm)

Diet

Insects, spiders, small invertebrates

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Conservation status:Endangered

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for Mexican Alligator Lizard and how to gut-load each one before feeding.

Mealworms & Superworms

Recommended Foods
Wheat bran or oatsCarrotsSweet potatoSquashLeafy greens
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Crickets

Recommended Foods
Collard greensMustard greensDandelion greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashBell peppersHigh-quality commercial cricket gut load
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Gut Loading Not Required

No gut loading required. Naturally high in calcium.

Dubia Roaches

Recommended Foods
Collard greensTurnip greensMustard greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashApplesOranges (occasionally)High-quality roach chow
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.