Eublefar Iranian: maintenance and care at home

The Iranian Eublepharis (Eublepharis angramainyu) is a lizard from the Eublefaridae family. The Iranian variety of the animal is rarely found in terrariums. This happens due to not the greatest prevalence in the world.

The reptile lives in Iran, Iraq and Syria. The Iranian eublefar is considered the largest representative among its kind. The length, including the tail, can reach 25 cm.

Eublefar lives on earth, leads a nocturnal lifestyle. Usually lives away from people, in semi-desert areas. Most often in the wild it is found on rocky and gypsum hills. The species feels most comfortable on solid ground, so sometimes it also settles in ruins.

In this article, we will explain how to care for an Iranian gecko at home. We will tell you how long lizards of this species live, what they need to be fed.

Containment Equipment

For this lizard, you will need to choose the right terrarium. Inside, conditions are created that are as close to natural as possible – soil, temperature, humidity, lighting. This will improve the health of your pet.

 

 

 

Terrarium

Usually reptiles are kept in groups. Even if you bought only one individual, you should choose a terrarium with an eye on the addition of several more. Width should be 60 cm, length and height – 45 cm each.

Several requirements must be taken into account:

• spacious bottom. The lizard spends a lot of time on the ground. Therefore, it is necessary that the bottom area be from 0,2 m2.
• tight closure. Otherwise, the lizard may escape.
• protection of lighting elements. Pets are quite curious, so they can get burned and hurt.

We have a variety of suitable terrarium options in our catalog.

Heating

The content of the Iranian eublefar at home is associated with maintaining and periodically changing the temperature regime:

• night. Temperature 22 to 26°C.
• day. Temperature 28 to 35°C.

Inside, you need to create a warm zone so that the eublefar gets out to warm up, as well as a darkened shelter. Heating provides a heating mat under the bottom of the terrarium. We’ll help you find the right size for you.

Ground

The reptile loves solid ground under their feet. We recommend choosing a stone desert substrate for the terrarium.

One of the features of the species is cleanliness. The lizard chooses one place to use for defecation. Terrarium cleaning made easy.

The main thing is to monitor the substrate and replace it in time. We recommend buying only high-quality, pre-cleaned soil. This will reduce the risk of disease.

shelters

You can’t do without shelters – here the pet will be able to stabilize the body temperature. You can choose small stone caves. They fit well into the overall design.

One of the shelters should imitate a wet hole. To do this, you can use special wet chambers.

 

 

 

World

The day length is 12 hours. It is better to use full spectrum lamps. They need to be additionally protected and placed in those places that the pet cannot reach.

Water

It is not necessary to equip a special reservoir. In the terrarium, they put a standard drinking bowl with water, which must be changed regularly.

Ventilation

The terrarium must be chosen with good forced ventilation so that the air inside does not stagnate. All ventilation openings are protected so that the pet cannot slip out through them.

Humidity

Humidity in the terrarium is maintained only during the molting period. When the eublefar is preparing for it (the color has brightened and clouded), the substrate is moistened under the shelter. Do this every time you molt.

Food

The nutrition of Iranian eublefars is quite diverse. In the wild, they actively eat grasshoppers, large spiders, arthropods, and various beetles. They do well with scorpions.

The basis of the diet in captivity is cockroaches and crickets. There are several nutritional requirements:

• selection by size. Do not give too large insects to small lizards. Juveniles usually feed on small crickets. At the same time, you can not torment an adult animal with small insects. They are not averse to tasting large locusts. Specify the size of the animal in the store and we will always help you choose the right size food.
• do not overfeed the animal. One of the problems of the species is the tendency to quickly gain weight.
• diet is calculated based on age. Adults are fed two to three times a week. Young – about a day later.

As a top dressing, we recommend using calcium and vitamins with D3. They will not allow the formation of rickets in young individuals, stabilize the work of digestion.

The terrarium should always have a bowl of water. Even if it is full, change the fluid regularly. When buying animals, we give detailed advice on the choice of food and feeding regimen.

Reproduction

If the conditions of detention and the diet of the Iranian eublefar are chosen correctly, it is quite possible to expect offspring from it. The lizard reaches puberty by 10-14 months. The breeding season most often falls in April-May.

Usually there are one or two eggs in a clutch. The duration of the incubation period is up to 80 days.

Humidity should be controlled between 60 and 80%. Vermiculite will be a good substrate for incubation.

Babies should be kept separate from their parents and seated as they grow.

How long does an Iranian eublefar live

How long Iranian geckos live depends on the conditions of detention. In the wild, the term is up to 10 years, in captivity – 15-20 years.

 

 

 

Shared content

This pangolin is a territorial animal and does not like strangers. Inside the terrarium, only individuals of the same species can be settled.

Health maintenance

Diseases of Iranian geckos are quite diverse. But most of them can be avoided if you properly care for your pet. Here are the main problems:

• helminthiasis. It can develop with poor-quality cleaning of the terrarium, feeding with insects caught on its own. It is characterized by refusal to eat, severe exhaustion. It is important to buy only special forage types of food. Treatment is carried out with anthelmintic drugs against the background of heavy drinking. But only after confirmation of the diagnosis.
• rickets. Often formed in young animals due to poor diet. It is expressed in deformity, weakening of the paws. It is treated with special drops of calcium gluconate. Also, calcium-vitamin supplements should be given at each feeding.
• fungus. There are many types of fungal diseases. They can be identified by spots on the skin. A suitable drug is selected by the veterinarian after examination.

Communication with Iranian gecko

This is a fairly sociable, friendly pet. He quickly gets used to people and settles in a new place. Gets along well with people. It can be taken out of the terrarium and stroked. Remember that the peak of activity falls at night. Don’t wake the lizard if it’s sleeping.

We will select for you a healthy and beautiful animal

There are many lizards of this species in our store. All of them are grown under strict control, receive the right diet. This helps to prevent the development of diseases.

Here are just a few reasons to buy from us:

1. You can immediately buy everything you need to keep your pet – from the terrarium and substrate to the interior design, food.
2. We provide detailed advice on care, feeding, treatment.
3. They have their own veterinarians who understand the specifics of reptiles well.
4. There is a hotel for pets. You can leave your gecko with us if you plan to leave for some time.

In our catalog you can find many other types of reptiles. Come visit us in person or call us on the phone numbers listed on the website to find out more.

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