frill-necked lizard belongs to the class of reptiles (or reptiles), detachment scaly, family Agamova.It lives in the north of the Australian continent, and south of the island of New Guinea.Under natural conditions, can live up to 5 years in captivity live up to 10 years.
in length frill-necked lizard grows up to 80 cm, and 50 cm on the tail accounts.The weight can be up to 0.7 kg.Her body may have a pinkish or dark gray.On the back of the tail and the transverse bands are more conspicuous in young animals.The whole body is covered with scales, has a protective function.
name lizard got through a thin membrane of skin around the neck, interrupted at the back and dismembered under the throat-like collar or cape.It is covered with a frill flat scales slightly thicker towards the edges and is supported by two long cartilaginous outgrowths of the hyoid bone.When a strain of muscles that support the outgrowth cloak can be raised and lowered by relaxation of these muscles.In repose collar lizards noticeable enough.
Cloak males are brightly colored, since in addition to repel the enemy, and it serves to attract females during mating season.With the collar the animal can regulate body temperature: the morning bulging coat catches the sun's rays at elevated temperatures it promotes cooling.
frill-necked lizard lives in the trees, but in search of food can go down to the ground.Prey are various invertebrates and small reptiles, small mammals rarely.
frill-necked lizard is vulnerable to enemies (birds of prey, snakes, cats) in open terrain.Therefore, it has developed a special mechanism for its protection.When meeting with the enemy she freezes, hoping to remain unnoticed.If it still saw sharply straightens the collar and makes a hissing noise.The more lizard opens its mouth, the more turns collar that adult males can reach a diameter of 20 cm. Usually, the enemy retreats surprise.To enhance the effect produced, lizard exposes teeth, rises on his hind legs and tail turns.If all of deterrence does not have much influence actions she flees, or attacks an enemy.By attacking, it can hurt bite strike telling blows tail, covered with prickly scales.Running, frill-necked lizard moves only on his hind legs, using its tail for balance.
During the breeding season the male, nodding his head a certain way, to invite a female to mate.During intercourse, the male holds the female teeth.Later, the female, making a hole in the wet sand, put it 8-14 eggs.The offspring hatch approximately 10 weeks.
There are fans that include lizards at home.The cage must be driftwood and drinking bowl with clean water, which is necessary to put a stone to be able to get out of the bowl.The UV lamp is required.The temperature should be maintained at 30 ° C, periodically spray the terrarium at least once a day.
Food for lizards can be purchased at pet stores.You can also feed your pet live insects, small mammals, bird eggs.Home lizard will not abandon the prepared mixture consisting of meat, chopped grated carrots and chopped salad in a ratio of 2: 2: 1.To this mixture it is desirable to add vitamins and calcium.
