Uromastyx acanthinurus
We have a few Moroccan Uromastyx for sale at extremely competitive prices. These lizards can have long lifespans and reach 20″ in total length. This species of reptile is also called the Moroccan Spiny-tailed agama, and is in our opinion the absolute toughest and hardiest of all the uromastyx species, making it an excellent captive reptile pet. When you buy a uro from us, you automatically receive our 100% live arrival guarantee. Moroccan Uromastyx
QUICK READ ABOUT Moroccan Uromastyx
The Moroccan Uromastyx is a beautiful little lizard commonly found in Africa. They have a frog-like face, a short spiked tail and very small scales compare to other agamids. They are quite long-lived with individuals recorded at 30 years old but with a more average lifespan of 15 years.
They have become much more popular recently due to their ease of care. Unlike similar lizards, they don’t require nearly as much water or live insects to remain healthy. They are also reported to be smarter than the average lizard and more interactive.
Often seen climbing upon rocky outcrops and hiding in the cracks. When threatened they have been known to climb into a gap and block the entrance with their spiked tail.
Uromastyx come from a very warm and dry environment so they struggle with the cold and humidity of the UK. To insulate against both of these factors we recommend keeping the uromastyx in a wooden vivarium. Due to the temperature gradient required we would normally select an enclosure as close to 4 x 2 x 2ft as possible with large vents and glass sliding front doors.
All of this ventilation should ensure that heat is lost from one side of the enclosure to the other while keeping the basking spot itself at a consistent temperature.
Uromastyx do not tend to be a shy species so we would use this size enclosure for the uromastyx from when it is very young. To make sure there is not too much open space for a juvenile we provide a lot more decorations to begin with and slowly remove them as the lizards grows.
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