The Reptile Atlas
Explore the world's reptile species — snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodilians, and more. Discover their habitats, diets, and seasonal feeding guides.
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Seasonal Feeding Alerts
Northern Hemisphere
Autumn
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Southern Hemisphere
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Current feeding schedule changes
🍂Afghan Leopard Gecko
Autumn: Maintain feeding to build tail fat reserves ahead of winter; 2–3 times per week.
Black Soldier Fly Larvae
Autumn: Harvest remaining larvae. Colony activity decreases with shorter days.
Hornworms
Autumn: Maintain cultures at room temperature. Continue commercial diet only.
Henkel's Leaf-tailed Gecko
Spring: Increase feeding as temperatures warm; offer appropriately sized insects 3–4 times per week, dusted with calcium.
Sorah Leaf-tailed Gecko
Spring: Increase feeding as humidity rises; offer small insects 3–4 times per week with calcium dusting.
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Desert Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus magister
Desert scrub and rocky hills
Southwestern United States
7-10 in (18-25 cm)
Large insects and occasionally small vertebrates
About this species
A large, formidable spiny lizard with keeled scales that feel like sandpaper. It is commonly found perching on cacti or rocky outcroppings.
Enrichment & behavioral stimulation
Desert Spiny Lizard is arboreal — enrichment focuses on climbing structure, foliage, and hydration.
- Provide sturdy branches, vines, and bamboo for climbing and perching.
- Add live or silk foliage for cover, hiding, and jumping routes.
- Offer food on elevated ledges or among foliage to encourage active foraging.
- Mist regularly to support hydration and natural activity, especially for species that drink droplets.
- Vary perch diameters to exercise grip variety.
- Position a basking spot near a favored perch for thermoregulation.
Housing & Social Behavior
Males are extremely territorial; only group housing in very large enclosures with minimal competition.
Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.