Bloodsucker Lizard
Calotes versicolor
Captive Bred 2022
Size: ~30cm
Sex: Male
Bloodsucker Lizard, AKA Oriental garden lizards are striking reptiles native to Southeast Asia, known for their vibrant colors and remarkable adaptability. With slender bodies and long tails, they typically inhabit gardens, forests, and urban areas, thriving in diverse habitats. Their ability to change color, from vibrant green to brown or gray, aids in camouflage. Agile climbers, they scale trees and structures with ease, often basking in the sun for warmth. As omnivores, they consume insects, small vertebrates, and vegetation. Considered beneficial for pest control, they're also popular in the pet trade.
Adult Length: 35cm
Life Span: 10-15 years
Breeding Age: 2 Years
For more information, please look at the Bloodsucker Lizard care sheet.