유럽다리없는도마뱀, 과학적으로 Pseudopus apodus로 알려져 있음, also referred to as the Sheltopusik Legless Lizard or Pallas’ Glass Lizard, 남부 유럽에서 중앙아시아에 이르는 지역에 서식하는 독특하고 흥미로운 파충류입니다..
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European Legless Lizard Care Sheet
일반 이름 | 유럽다리없는도마뱀, Sheltopusik Legless Lizard, Pallas’ Glass Lizard |
과학적인 이름 | 슈도푸스 아포두스 |
수명 | 20 에게 30 연령 |
성인 크기 | 2-3 feet head to tail; rarely longer than 4 피트 |
무게 | 다양함, 일반적으로 사이 150-400 그램 |
다이어트 | 육식성 (곤충, small vertebrates) |
인클로저 크기 요구 사항 | 20 gal long for young European Legless Lizards; 36″ or larger for adults |
인클로저 온도 요구 사항 | High 80s °F for basking, 75-82°F for the rest of the European Legless Lizard enclosure, and night temps as low as 70°F |
습도 요구 사항 | Maintain humidity with morning misting; bedding should dry out |
축산 및 인클로저 요구 사항
The European Legless Lizard is a diurnal species, active during the day. 그들의 자연 서식지에서, they inhabit open grassy areas, underbrush, hill sides, and rocky embankments. When creating their enclosure, prioritize floor space over height.
Young European Legless Lizards up to about 6 months old can be comfortably housed in a 20-gallon long enclosure or an Exo Terra 18″ x 18″ x 12″. 하지만, it’s best to keep them individually. One adult requires a minimum 36″ long enclosure, with options like Exo Terra’s 36″ x 18″ x 18″ or Zilla’s 30-breeder critter cage being suitable. If space allows, larger enclosures provide more room for your European Legless Lizard to explore.
These lizards enjoy burrowing, so provide a loose substrate like Zilla’s Jungle Mix or ground coconut husks. Include hiding places, such as driftwood or reptile hides, for them to feel secure while sleeping. Adding live or plastic plants, 바위, and low branches can make the enclosure more stimulating, but ensure everything is secure to prevent accidents.
조명 & Temperatures
Proper temperature and lighting are essential for the health of European Legless Lizards. To mimic their natural environment, create a thermal gradient in the enclosure with a warm basking area in the high 80s°F and the rest of the enclosure ranging from 75-82°F. Nighttime temperatures can drop to around 70°F.
Provide UVB lighting to support calcium absorption and vitamin D3 synthesis, as these lizards are not exposed to natural sunlight indoors. Mercury vapor bulbs like Exo Terra’s Solar Glo or ZooMed’s Powersun are excellent options, combining heat and UVB. 또는, you can use separate basking (heat) bulbs and UVB bulbs like Zoo Med 5.0 or Exo Terra UVB 100.
습기
While European Legless Lizards live in dry areas, they still require some moisture. Lightly mist their enclosure each morning to dampen the top substrate layer for about an hour, allowing it to dry out afterward. Hand misters work well, or you can opt for an automatic mister like the Exo Terra Monsoon.
Provide a non-porous water bowl like Exo Terra bowls or Flukers rock dishes with fresh water. You may need to change the water daily if your European Legless Lizard contaminates it with bedding. Regularly scrub the bowl to prevent bacterial buildup.
급송
European Legless Lizards have hearty appetites. Adults can be fed 2-3 일주일에 몇 번, while young lizards benefit from being fed every other day. Offer as much as they can consume in one sitting using a shallow dish to prevent ingestion of substrate. Remove any uneaten food promptly.
Supplement their diet every other feeding with calcium and vitamins like Repashy Calcium Plus or Zoo Med Reptivite with D3 to ensure they receive essential nutrients.
기질
European Legless Lizards are not known to enjoy frequent handling, and stress may lead to tail shedding, although this is rare. 하지만, they can become responsive to those who feed them and can be tamed gently over time. These hardy lizards are a joy to observe and care for, providing a unique and rewarding reptile-keeping experience.
결론적으로, by following these guidelines for European Legless Lizard care, you can ensure a healthy and happy life for your fascinating Sheltopusik companion.
Legless Lizards vs Snakes
European Legless Lizards and snakes share a resemblance due to their elongated bodies and lack of visible limbs, which often leads to confusion. 하지만, being limbless isn’t enough for a lizard to be classified as a snake, and the there are several key differences that set these animals apart:
1. Eyelids and Ears
European Legless Lizards have movable eyelids and external ears, while snakes lack both. This means that European Legless Lizards can blink and close their eyes, which is a feature snakes do not possess.
2. Ventral Scales
One of the most notable distinctions is in their ventral scales. European Legless Lizards have uniform ventral scales, giving their belly a consistent appearance. 대조적으로, snakes have paired rows of ventral scales that create a distinctive pattern.
3. Limbs
Despite the name “legless lizard,” European Legless Lizards do have tiny rear legs, although they are not prominent and often go unnoticed. Snakes, 반면에, completely lack limbs.
4. Tail Autotomy
While both species can shed their tails, it is more common in European Legless Lizards. This is a defensive mechanism where the lizard intentionally sheds its tail to escape from a predator. Snakes can also shed their tails but do so less frequently.
5. Behavior and Habitat
Legless Lizards are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day, while many snake species are crepuscular or nocturnal, preferring dawn, dusk, or nighttime activity. 추가적으로, European Legless Lizards are often found in grassy areas, underbrush, and rocky embankments, whereas snakes inhabit various environments, 숲을 포함하여, deserts, and wetlands.
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