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Origin |
Yemen/Saudi Arabia border |
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Sex Difference |
Spurs on males at birth |
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Maximum Size |
Males up to 24.” Females up to 14” |
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Breeding Age |
Six months. Better at one year. |
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Life Span |
5 to 8 years. Males live longer. |
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Housing |
At least a 30-gallon tank |
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Security |
Most prefer minimum handling |
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Temperature |
Prefers 80o and up |
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Attitude |
Aggressive to others as they grow |
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Foods |
Live insects and pinky mice. Plant bits. |
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Water |
Mist twice a day or use drip system |
