Baby Giant Mexican Horn Lizard

Description

Baby Giant Mexican Horn Lizard is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosoma. It is also known as the Mexican Horned Lizard or Mexican Plateau Horned Lizard. Phrynosoma orbiculare is its scientific name. It is native to Mexico’s highlands, primarily in the states of Hidalgo, Querétaro, and San Luis Potosi.

The following are some of the most important qualities and facts about the Giant Mexican Horned Lizard:

Appearance: With a maximum length of 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm), the Giant Mexican Horned Lizard is one of the larger horned lizard species. Its head has pronounced horns, and its body is rounded with a flattened appearance. Despite the fact that its coloring can vary, it often incorporates brown, gray, or reddish-brown tones together with a variety of patterns and markings to act as camouflage.

Habitat: This species is able to survive in rocky, grassy, and semi-arid settings as well as in arid and arid climates. For burrowing, it favors environments with sand or loose dirt. Giant Mexican Horn Lizard for sale

Diet: The Giant Mexican Horned Lizard is predominantly an insectivore, eating on ants, termites, beetles, and other tiny invertebrates. To catch its prey, it possesses unique characteristics such as a large mouth and a sticky tongue.

Defense Mechanisms: The Giant Mexican Horned Lizard, like other horned lizards, has many defense strategies to protect itself from predators. It has the ability to inflate its body, making it appear bigger and more difficult to swallow. Its body also includes spiky protrusions that serve as a deterrent to predators. It may also shoot blood from its eyes as a last option defense when threatened.

Conservation Status: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has designated the Giant Mexican Horned Lizard as a species of least concern. However, it, like many other reptile species, is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation as a result of human activity.

If you want to keep a Giant Mexican Horned Lizard as a pet, you need know that they have special care needs. A suitably sized and fitted enclosure with appropriate habitat, hiding spaces, and basking areas should be included in captive care. Temperature and humidity levels should be kept within reasonable limits, and a diverse diet of live insects should be provided. To ensure adequate care and husbandry for this species, it is essential that you conduct extensive research and speak with qualified reptile keepers or herpetologists.

WE HAVE BABY GIANT MEXICAN HORN LIZARDS FOR SALE. HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS:

• Phrynosoma asio
• Captive Bred
• Too Small To Sex
• Approximately 2.5 – 3 Inches In Length From Head To Tail
• Gorgeous Pairs And Extra Females For Sale Can Live Up To 12 Or 13 Years
• Curious And Active Little Hunters Feeding On Small Crickets Regularly

FUN FACTS!

• Native To The Pacific Coast Of Southern Mexico And Some Parts Of The Southwest United States
• They Are Also Called A Horny Toad
• The Unique Spines On Its Back And Sides Are Made From Modified Scales, Whereas The Horns On Its Head Are True Horns
• Such Fantastic Little Prickly Creatures These Sand Colored Reptiles Are Lined With Small Spikes Used To Camoflage And Protect Them From Predators
• Providing A Basking Spot Around 100 Degrees Plus Is Ideal For Keeping In Captivity