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18/10/2024

🇬🇧 Scientific Name : Cyclura cornuta
Common Name: Rhinoceros Iguana

📝 Description :
Cyclura cornuta, commonly known as the Rhinoceros Iguana, is a large, heavy-bodied lizard native to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. It is easily recognized by the horn-like protrusions on its snout, giving it its name. These iguanas are primarily herbivorous and are known for their calm temperament in the wild and in captivity. They have a rugged appearance with thick, durable skin, and like many reptiles, they can live for several decades under proper care.

🏞️ Habitat :
In the wild, Rhinoceros Iguanas are found in rocky coastal regions, dry forests, and scrublands. They prefer areas with plenty of hiding spots such as rocks and caves. In captivity, their environment should mimic this, providing rocks, caves, and large enclosures with enough room for movement. They thrive in hot, dry conditions, so a warm, well-lit habitat is essential.

🥗 Diet :
Rhinoceros Iguanas are primarily herbivores, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruits. In captivity, a diet rich in dark leafy greens, vegetables, and some fruits is necessary to keep them healthy. Plants like dandelion greens, collard greens, and hibiscus flowers are excellent choices. Calcium supplementation is important to support their bone health.

🌿 Environment :
To keep Cyclura cornuta healthy in captivity, it's important to provide a warm, dry environment. A basking area should reach temperatures of 95-105°F (35-40°C), while the cooler areas should remain around 80°F (27°C). UVB lighting is crucial for their bone development and overall health. Additionally, they need plenty of rocks and branches to climb and bask.

💧 Hydration :
Rhinoceros Iguanas are well-adapted to dry environments but should still have access to fresh water. A shallow dish of water can be provided for drinking and soaking during shedding. Light misting of their enclosure can help with hydration and proper skin shedding.

28/09/2024

🇬🇧 Mercury V***r is the ideal bulb for your terrestrial tortoises! The Mercury V***r is designed to provide the necessary heat and UV to meet the needs of your tortoises, both adults and juveniles! Here, we can see a young Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) basking under a 100W Mercury V***r bulb!

🇫🇷 Mercury V***r est l'ampoule idéale pour vos tortues terrestres ! La Mercury V***r est conçue pour apporter la chaleur et les UV nécessaires afin de répondre aux besoins de vos tortues terrestres, adultes comme juvéniles ! Ici, on observe une jeune tortue géante des Seychelles - Aldabrachelys gigantea - s'exposant à une Mercury V***r 100W !

28/09/2024

🇬🇧 Scientific Name: Sauromalus ater
Common Name: Common Chuckwalla

📝 Description:
Sauromalus ater, commonly referred to as the Common Chuckwalla, is a large, sturdy lizard native to the arid deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Recognized for its thick, stocky body and loose skin, the Chuckwalla has a unique defense mechanism: it can inflate itself to wedge tightly into rocky crevices when threatened.

🏞️ Habitat:
In their natural desert environment, Chuckwallas inhabit rocky outcrops, seeking shelter in crevices to escape extreme heat or predators. These harsh, sun-drenched deserts provide the perfect setting for the Chuckwalla's thermoregulatory behavior. In captivity, it's important to mimic this rocky terrain with a spacious enclosure that includes hiding spots. A substrate resembling desert sand, like a mixture of clay or crushed granite, is ideal for maintaining their well-being and encouraging natural behaviors.

🥗 Diet:
Unlike many reptiles, the Common Chuckwalla is predominantly herbivorous, feasting on a variety of leafy greens, flowers, and fruits. In captivity, a diet rich in fresh vegetables and occasional fruits is essential. Suitable foods include calcium-rich greens like dandelion leaves, collard greens, and hibiscus flowers. Additionally, dusting their food with calcium powder is highly recommended to prevent metabolic bone disease.

🌿 Environment:
For Chuckwallas in captivity, it's critical to replicate the dry, hot desert environment. This requires creating a thermal gradient, with basking spots reaching between 100-110°F (38-43°C) and cooler areas around 85°F (29°C). Adequate full-spectrum UVB lighting is necessary for maintaining bone health and promoting natural behaviors.

💧 Hydration:
Adapted to the arid conditions of their natural habitat, Chuckwallas do not require large amounts of water, but it's essential to provide access to fresh water at all times. A shallow water dish is recommended, especially during periods of shedding when they may soak to aid the process.

07/09/2024

Join Pangea at the reptile show today at Emperor's Palace😀

06/09/2024

Tiny, adorable and amazing! 🥰🖤🤍 Anery African fire skink produced by . TRR is made possible by Dubia.com

06/09/2024

We thought it was time to show you what happens behind the scenes at out test centre at the head office in France. Every lamp is checked and tested to make s...

04/09/2024

What a colorful cutie! ❤️🔥 Extreme red baby fire skink with a beautiful reduced pattern at . TRR is made possible by The Bio Dude

04/09/2024

🇬🇧 Eco Halogen is the ideal heating bulb for all your reptiles; just look at this beautiful pair of Fiji banded iguanas - Brachylophus fasciatus from Reptilis .

🇫🇷 Eco Halogen est l’ampoule chauffante idéale pour tous vos reptiles ; il suffit d’observer ce superbe couple d’iguanes des Fidji - Brachylophus fasciatus de Reptilis

03/09/2024

Hi all, to celebrate 10 years of Pangea in SA, I'll be selling all the Pangea diets at the reptile show this weekend with a whopping 10% discount, hope to see you all there😃

27/06/2024

At Pangea Reptile, we’ve been breeding and taking care of crested geckos for decades, and our Complete Crested Gecko diet is world-renowned as one of the bes...

05/06/2024

Jurassic Ark Encounters NI shows off quite an impressive looking crocodile monitor! 🖤🦖 TRR is made possible by The Bio Dude

10/05/2024