St. Croix Curly-tail
Lizards

St. Croix Curly-tail

Leiocephalus stahli

Habitat

Coastal thickets

Range

Virgin Islands

Adult Size

4-6 in (10-14 cm)

Diet

Small arthropods

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Conservation status:Near Threatened

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for St. Croix Curly-tail and how to gut-load each one before feeding.

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.

Silkworms

Recommended Foods
Fresh mulberry leaves or mulberry chow only.

Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Gut Loading Not Required

No gut loading required. Naturally high in calcium.