Peruvian Dead Leaf Lizard

Description

Peruvian Dead Leaf Lizard for sale, also known as the Peruvian Leaf Lizard or Peruvian Blunt-headed Tree Snake, is a Phyllomedusa lizard species. It is indigenous to Peruvian rainforests and other parts of South America.

The Peruvian Dead Leaf Lizard receives its name from its exceptional camouflage ability. Its body form, coloring, and skin texture are similar to those of a dead leaf, allowing it to blend in with its surroundings and elude predator detection. These lizards have a flattened body with leaf-like projections on their limbs and tail, which adds to their leafy look.

They spend the majority of their time in trees and plants and are largely arboreal. Their primary food source is insects, but they may also consume other tiny invertebrates. They are most active at night because they are nocturnal species.

The Peruvian Dead Leaf Lizard is oviparous, which means it lays eggs to reproduce. Females lay their eggs in a safe place, such as tree cavities or leaf litter, and the young hatch after an incubation period.

The Peruvian Dead Leaf Lizard is not regarded globally vulnerable or endangered in terms of conservation. However, habitat loss and degradation as a result of deforestation and human activities pose a threat to their populations.

If you want to keep a Peruvian Dead Leaf Lizard as a pet, you should know that they have specific care needs, such as a suitable enclosure with branches for climbing and hiding, proper temperature and humidity levels, and a varied diet of insects and other invertebrates. Before selecting them as pets, it is best to research their special care requirements and consult with competent reptile keepers or herpetologists.

WE HAVE PERUVIAN DEAD LEAF LIZARDS FOR SALE. HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS:

• Stenocercus fimbriatus
• Field Collected
• Approximately 3.25 To 3.75 Inches In Length
• Adults Average In Sizes From 3 – 4 Inches In Total Length
• Feeding On Crickets And Small Insects Regularly

FUN FACTS!

• Originating In South America Mainly Out Of Brazil, Bolivia And Peru
• Absolute Camouflage On This Tiny Rare Species
• Terrestrial Species That Lives Among Leaf Litter And Fallen Bark
• Hardy And Easy To Care For But Not Much Field Info Available On These