Male Egyptian Uromastyx (aegypticus)

[stingray]

This is Poncho. My male egyptian uromastyx. He was born in 2008. He is flawless, beautiful, and puppy dog tame.

 

[ZephAmp]

What a beautiful lizard and a wonderful set-up. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Spidershane1]

Dude. that uro has it made! It makes me happy to see herps with suitable caging.

 

[compnerd7]

love the set up. Wish I could be him, just sit there in my penthouse and be fed all day haha

 

[pavel]

Sweet lizard How big a tank is that?

 

[OphidianDelight]

It's a pleasure to see an enclosure with multiple hides, proper lighting, appropriate dryness with a fat-bellied uro. Great job!

 

[stingray]

Glad you all like him and the setup. He is in a 125 gallon tank.

 

[stingray]

Here is a video I made of him just recently.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnEy4SjHTfs

 

[fatich]

Here is a video I made of him just recently.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnEy4SjHTfs

Awesome video

 

[Rocco1005]

Stingray, what kind of lights are those? Im just getting into wanting an egyptian uro and i have been reading tons but still confused about whats the best lighting for them and also the best substrate. UVB and playsand? I really like your whole setup so any info about it is great, thanks

 

[stingray]

Stingray, what kind of lights are those? Im just getting into wanting an egyptian uro and i have been reading tons but still confused about whats the best lighting for them and also the best substrate. UVB and playsand? I really like your whole setup so any info about it is great, thanks

Its a 125 gallon tank. The lights are just 65 watt flood lights that I buy in a 3 pack at home depot for $10. The sand I always get at Toys-R-Us for $6 for 50 pound bag. I like there sand because its dustless, obsorbent, and it really dresses up a tank. As far as UVB goes he goes outside in the sun alot and his food is sprinkled with repcal D3.

 

[Rocco1005]

Thanks for the info, i will probably get a UVB light since i wont be taking it outside but what wattage do you suggest for the bulb to get one side of my tank very hot? Ill probably only be using 1 bulb as my tank wont be as large as yours, thanks

 

[stingray]

What size tank are you using? You want the basking temp to be around 110-115. These guys like it insanely hot!

 

[Rocco1005]

What size tank are you using? You want the basking temp to be around 110-115. These guys like it insanely hot!

Well i dont have a tank yet because im still kinda researching on getting the right stuff for the Uro when i get one soon, but i am looking at maybe 55-60 gallon tank

 

[stingray]

If you are getting a very small egyptian that size tank would be great for quite a while. Just like any other reptile egyptians need a very hot basking end and cool end to thermoregulate. Make sure you cover the cool end with some kind of top to keep the heat in. A 55 gallon has an inner lip running around the inside edge of the tank. Measure it and cut to fit a thin ply board or something to sit on the inside edge to help keep the heat in. You keep young uros to cool and they will not eat, grow, or thrive. They will become lethargic and soon die.

 

[InsectChick]

Gorgeous lizard and that cage is phenomenal!

 

[Rocco1005]

If you are getting a very small egyptian that size tank would be great for quite a while. Just like any other reptile egyptians need a very hot basking end and cool end to thermoregulate. Make sure you cover the cool end with some kind of top to keep the heat in. A 55 gallon has an inner lip running around the inside edge of the tank. Measure it and cut to fit a thin ply board or something to sit on the inside edge to help keep the heat in. You keep young uros to cool and they will not eat, grow, or thrive. They will become lethargic and soon die.

I would like to get an adult male if possible but probably wont be able to if they are hard to obtain.Since i do want a large Uro then i should probably get a larger tank right off the bat, whats the smallest size tank someone should use for a large Uro?

 

[Rocco1005]

I just found a used 75 gallon do u think that would be fitting for an adult uro?

 

[stingray]

Males are extremely hard to find and if you do they are not cheap. Yes a 75 gallon is ok. If you can not find an adult egyptian and you have to get a small one. Well this is the time of year that the classifieds are getting flooded with small farm bred egyptians for sale. If you get one of these I would take it to the vet and have it checked out. These usually have parasites and what not in them. Try to find one that is a little older and is more established than the hatchlings being offered. Also you can check with Lindsey Pike for any C.B. egyptian. He usually has them for sale every year.

 

[TVR22]

I love the uros! I have a pair of banded uros. Want to get egyptians but don't have the room for they get to be 3 feet. My set up and uros.