In many respects, the care of Jones armadillo lizards is similar to the care of other armadillo lizard species. The ‘armadillo’ part of its name comes from the fact that it has scales along its back that are almost square and spines on its tail that helping protect itself from predators when it rolls itself into a ball, just like an armadillo. Jones armadillo lizards (Cordylus jonesii) are a relatively easy species to maintain, as long as you provide them with a suitable habitat, the proper environmental conditions and plenty of tiny crickets. They tend to live in groups that range from 30 to 60 members, if not fewer, and the males are known to be territorial towards other males who might challenge them for mating rights with the females. Like most lizards, they are most active during the day, hiding between cracks in rocks and small crevices. They are often fed crickets in captivity but their most common prey when they are in the wild are termites. “The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) assumes, however, that illegal trade represents an enormous threat and sees an urgent need for action.”Īrmadillo girdled lizards primarily feed on insects and spiders although they do sometimes also eat plants. It is currently not known how large their population is in the wild. The zoo director added: “The armadillo girdled lizards, which are up to 20 centimetres (7.87 inches) in size, inhabit rocky mountain slopes on the west coast of South Africa. Most reptiles are cutthroat creatures and control their internal heat level utilizing their digestion. Their characterizing attributes incorporate a long tail, two sets of legs that stick outwards from the body, and scales. For long-term care, the animals were brought to the Schoenbrunn Zoo together with poisonous snakes, turtles and geckos.”Ī defensive position of an adult South African armadillo girdled lizard in the Vienna Zoo in Austria. Reptiles have a place with the class of reptiles. This article is a look back at my personal experiences over the past fifteen years during which I have been keeping and breeding armadillo lizards. “In 2016, for example, the adult animals were confiscated from a smuggler by customs at Vienna Schwechat Airport. The zoo said in its statement: “Their spiky scales and defence strategy protect armadillo girdled lizards from natural predators such as birds of prey and jackals, but not from humans. With these lizards, the eggs develop in the mother’s body, where the young hatch and are born.” He added: “There have been two young animals since September 27th.
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That the offspring are successful is something very special.” If you buy a lizard from us, you can be sure its guaranteed to arrive alive and in great condition. Click the reptile pictures below to be taken to the corresponding list of lizards available for purchase. Zoo Director Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck said in a statement: “In Europe there are currently only five zoos in which armadillo girdled lizards live. Backwater Reptiles offers an incredible array of live lizards for sale, ranging from rare geckos to captive-bred iguanas and bearded dragons. The baby lizards are endemic to the desert areas on the western coast of South Africa, but these newborns have been born at Vienna Zoo in the Austrian capital, which claims to be the oldest in the world.