Lagarto de Collar Centro de recursos
El lagarto de collar es uno de los reptiles más dramáticos en el hobby — cuando se siente amenazado, abre un enorme collar de cuello del tamaño de un plato. Detrás de ese espectáculo se encuentra un lagarto arbóreo de nivel experto del Australia tropical que exige humedad precisa, calor extremo para asolearse y UVB serio para prosperar en cautiverio.
Esperanza de vida
10–20 años en cautiverio
Origen
Norte de Australia y sur de Nueva Guinea
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Habitat Gear
La huella mínima para un solo lagarto de collar adulto — paneles de apertura frontal, ventilación de malla superior y la altura crítica de 4 pies (122 cm) que los lagartos de collar necesitan para expresar un comportamiento arbóreo natural.
Heating
El único tipo de bombilla que alcanza de manera fiable la temperatura superficial de 130–140°F (54–60°C) que requieren los lagartos de collar. Los emisores de calor cerámicos estándar y las bombillas de asoleo básicas no pueden lograr esto. Siempre verifique con una pistola de temperatura infrarroja.
Lighting
Proporciona la alta salida de UVI que necesitan los lagartos de collar — especialmente importante en un terrario alto donde las distancias de asoleo son mayores que en las configuraciones típicas de perfil bajo. Reemplace las bombillas anualmente independientemente de la salida visible.
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Habitat & Setup
Tank Size
Mínimo 4×2×4 pies (L×A×H) (122×61×122 cm) para un adulto; más alto siempre es mejor para esta especie arbórea
Substrate
Mezcla tropical bioactiva (fibra de coco + tierra vegetal + musgo sphagnum) o mantillo de ciprés a 3–4 pulgadas (8–10 cm) de profundidad para retener la humedad
Lighting
Tubo T5 HO UVB 10.0 que abarque al menos 2/3 de la longitud del terrario; fotoperíodo de 12 horas con un ciclo día/noche definido
Temperature
Basking
Temperatura superficial de 130–140°F (54–60°C) (temperatura del aire 95–100°F / 35–38°C bajo la lámpara)
Cool Side
75°F (24°C)
Night
70–75°F (21–24°C)
Humidity: 60–80%
Mantener con un sistema de nebulización a presión o nebulización manual 2–3 veces al día. Los lagartos de collar provienen del Australia monzónico tropical — la baja humedad crónica causa problemas respiratorios y muda deficiente.
Diet & Feeding
Diet Type
Insectívoro; ratones pinky ocasionales para adultos grandes (máximo una vez al mes)
Schedule
Juveniles: alimentación diaria; Adultos: cada dos días o 4–5 veces por semana
Supplements
Calcio con D3 espolvoreado en los insectos alimentadores 3–4 veces por semana; multivitamínico 1–2 veces por semana. Cargar el intestino de todos los insectos 24–48 horas antes de alimentarlos.
Foods
Temperature Gradient
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Frequently Asked Questions
Los lagartos de collar pueden ser mascotas profundamente gratificantes para cuidadores experimentados, pero no son una buena opción para principiantes. Requieren temperaturas extremas para asolearse (130–140°F / 54–60°C de superficie), alta humedad (60–80%), un terrario arbóreo muy alto y UVB constante. También son animales naturalmente defensivos que tardan meses en acostumbrarse a la manipulación. Si ha mantenido con éxito otras especies exigentes — como un camaleón velado o un camaleón pantera — y desea un lagarto verdaderamente único, un lagarto de collar criado en cautiverio vale la inversión.