Tanzanian Legless Lizard for Sale

The Tanzanian Legless Lizard (Acontias percivali) is a small, legless (snake-like) species of lizard in the family Scincidae, collectively known as "skinks". The species' range is limited to continental Africa and includes regions of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Angola, and Tanzania. Percival's lance skink inhabits savannas by burrowing just below the surface of the soil. Percival's lance skinks can be identified by their copper-brown back and gold underside. They are insectivores that specialize in feeding on beetle larvae, earthworms, and other slow-moving invertebrates. They are live bearing (ovoviviparous) and have 1 to 5 neonates at a time.

In captivity, they require a deep layer of sandy substrate and hollow hiding places on the surface. They should be kept warm in the seventies (Fahrenheit) with a slightly warmer spot in the soil with about 30% humidity. They should be fed small mealworms, earthworms, or other slow-moving insect larvae. They can be kept in groups or alone. Acontias do not require a 'basking lamp' or any special lighting. Male acontias can be distinguished from females by a slightly larger head. Captive breeding is possible, but currently has not been accomplished commercially. Care should be taken to make sure the young are well hydrated by providing higher humidity shortly after their birth.

Also known as Percival's Legless Lizard, and Percival's Lance Skink

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Acontias percivali, also known as Percival's Legless Lizard, Tanzanian Legless Lizard, and Percival's Lance Skink. Original photo by Jeremy Britton. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic license.

 

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