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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Reptile Species
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common_name, scientific_name, category, natural_habitat, geographic_range, description, size, diet, image_url, conservation_status
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Sudan Plated Lizard
Gerrhosaurus major
Rocky savannas
Eastern and Southern Africa
Up to 18 in (Up to 45 cm)
Insects and plant matter
Recommended Tank Sizes
Enclosure size guidance by life stage for Sudan Plated Lizard. General guidelines — always research species-specific requirements and size up whenever possible.
10–20 gal (38–76 L), 20"–30" long (51–76 cm)
30–40 gal (114–151 L), 36" × 18" (91 × 46 cm)
40–50 gal (151–189 L), 36"–48" × 18" (91–122 × 46 cm)
50–75+ gal (189–284+ L), 48" × 18"–24" (122 × 46–61 cm, or larger for big species)
Ferguson Zone & UVB
The Ferguson Zone system categorizes reptiles by their natural UVB exposure needs, guiding lighting choices.
Rocky, semi-arid species are keen sun baskers. Provide moderate-to-high UVB (10% T5) over the basking zone, with rock crevices and caves for thermoregulation and security.
Zone 1
Crepuscular / Shade
Zone 2
Occasional Basker
Zone 3
Open Sun Basker
Zone 4
Full Sun Lover
Temperature Gradient
basking surface
95–110°F (35–43°C)
warm ambient
85–92°F (29–33°C)
cool side
75–80°F (24–27°C)
Humidity
30–50%
Lighting & Photoperiod
10% T5 HO UVB bulb over half the enclosure. Halogen basking bulb on deep heat pile rocks. 12–14 hr photoperiod in summer, 10–12 hr in winter.
Heating
Overhead halogen basking bulb aimed at a deep rock stack — rocks store and radiate heat. Ceramic heat emitter for nighttime if needed.
Decor & Furnishings
- •Deep rock stack under basking lamp (securely built)
- •Cork bark or stone caves
- •Excavator clay for burrowing structure
- •Slate or flagstone basking platforms
- •Shallow water dish on the cool side
Setup Notes
Stack rocks securely — avoid loose stones that could shift and trap or injure the animal. Rock stacks serve double duty as daytime heat reservoirs and nighttime retreats. Provide a humid hide for shedding support.