Species Detail
California Legless Lizard
Lizards

California Legless Lizard

Anniella pulchra

Habitat

Sandy coastal dunes and scrub

Range

California, USA

Adult Size

Up to 10 in (Up to 25 cm)

Diet

Larvae, spiders, and insects

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for California Legless Lizard 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.