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
443 species
Southern Hemisphere
Spring
271 species
Current feeding schedule changes
🍂Afghan Leopard Gecko
Autumn: Maintain feeding to build tail fat reserves ahead of winter; 2–3 times per week.
Hornworms
Autumn: Maintain cultures at room temperature. Continue commercial diet only.
Mealworms & Superworms
Autumn: Continue regular feeding. Monitor for pupation and separate beetles from larvae.
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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Giant Girdled Lizard
Smaug giganteus
Grasslands
South Africa
Up to 16 in (Up to 40 cm)
Insects and small invertebrates
About this species
Also known as the Sungazer, this lizard is heavily armored with sharp spines. It lives in deep burrows and displays distinct sunning behavior outside its tunnel entrance.
Enrichment & behavioral stimulation
Giant Girdled Lizard is ground-dwelling — enrichment centers on basking variety, digging, and foraging puzzles.
- Use stacked rocks and branches to create varied basking heights and a broad thermal gradient.
- Add sturdy low climbing structure appropriate to the species.
- Scatter insects and offer greens in different spots and times to extend feeding activity.
- Use rock bowls or wobble feeders to slow eager feeders and add problem-solving.
- Provide a dig area of safe substrate to satisfy burrowing instincts.
- Offer varied UV and heat zones so the lizard can self-regulate exposure.
Housing & Social Behavior
Known for living in small colonies in nature; can be housed in groups.
Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.