How to Set Up and Care for Uromastyx Lizards

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @martincrazereptiles8477
    @martincrazereptiles8477 8 лет назад +29

    I got Uromastyx had her almost 11 years and I don't give her water, just spray light mist on food before feeding her and doing well

  • @dominiks_geeky_life
    @dominiks_geeky_life 6 лет назад +83

    Why do people think UVB lamps are expensive? Having a dog is way more expensive.

    • @sierra5949
      @sierra5949 5 лет назад +7

      Lol I have 2 bearded dragons so having to have 2 hoods, 2 uvb lights replaced every 6 months, and 2 100watt heat bulbs it gets pricey pretty quick. Getting all the lights was a good $250. Just dropped $225 on a new tank (I still need to buy one more for my other beardie). I spend about $60 a month on buggos (I'm in an apartment, dont think theyd like me to be breeding roaches and what not). And exotic vets at way more expensive than normal dog and cat vets. Our place is $100 just for the exam fee. So I mean, not all exotic animals are cheap. These guys looks like you get to cut out the bugs but still, pricey pricey. Unless ur gonna go the dirt cheap route, but I prefer stuff to look nice not shitty

    • @jameso17
      @jameso17 5 лет назад +2

      Dominik's Geeky Life because dogs only need leashes food water and of course a dog bed. People are usually taken a step back when they see they need a lot of care for “just a lizard” I agree with u tho

    • @chaoticg0re726
      @chaoticg0re726 5 лет назад

      James O’Shea I have 2 leopard geckos and a dog my dog is more expensive to take care of then both my geckos together my dog was 1250 and she was a rescue not from a puppy mill her food costs $35 per week not including treats she needs sweaters because she gets cold easily special made collars so they don’t slip off her head when wearing them you also need to be prepared if they have to go to and to get spayed or neutered. She’s needed to have her stomach pumped a lot which is a lot of money + toys for entertainment a bed etc. note this is a small dog can you imagine how much for a big dog big dogs vet bills cost more and shots and food is like $300 a month. yes my geckos are expensive but not as expensive as my dogs

    • @jameso17
      @jameso17 5 лет назад

      Muffin Bobuffin I don’t buy sweaters for my dog, when I walk her she only wears this jacket. My dog doesn’t need her stomach pumped because she now knows better. She also has

    • @chaoticg0re726
      @chaoticg0re726 5 лет назад +1

      James O’Shea my dogs one of the smartest dogs in Canada and even she needs her stomach pumped and gets sick just like a normal dog she also has like no hair so she gets cold very easily

  • @alpha1172
    @alpha1172 9 лет назад +5

    Wow probably the best care video ive seen. Way to go! ive had a mali for 15+ years now. used to be very active but is now old and cranky

  • @xengxue
    @xengxue 10 лет назад +14

    when i had my mali i rinsed his food in water and sat his food in a food wish with a little bit of water in it. he was pretty happy and still got what he needed to stay hydrated...

  • @Givanpes
    @Givanpes 3 года назад +2

    Looking to set up my terrarium for a uromastyx in the coming days and found this video very helpful. Thank you! I'm finding it pretty hard with the substrate though. Seems there are a lot of different opinions.

  • @drewtrujillo2728
    @drewtrujillo2728 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you. Very helpful, I’m thinking of getting one so I’ve been looking for videos for tips and advice.

  • @TrendingVQ
    @TrendingVQ 8 лет назад +21

    I want one but 120-130 degrees..

    • @Kruziik
      @Kruziik 8 лет назад +1

      lol ikr

    • @ahmedelkhazragy2159
      @ahmedelkhazragy2159 7 лет назад +8

      Dope Trends i think he means F°

    • @dob1106
      @dob1106 4 года назад +3

      Use a ceramic heat emitter will save a lot of money on electricity

  • @RiseUp2024
    @RiseUp2024 2 года назад

    New to having a uromastryx i am using a 75watt reg bulb and a heat emitter. Is that OK,?

  • @sisyphus9787
    @sisyphus9787 8 лет назад +6

    My Mali loved cockroaches. He even had a technique for eating them: bug-in-mouth, Godzilla would slam against the glass wall, crushing the head in to stop the legs from twitching before consuming. He was as interactive as a dog or cat. Best lizard I've ever kept. RIP 1997-2006

  • @theduckhut346
    @theduckhut346 6 лет назад +2

    Clicked on your amazon link, doesn't work

  • @bile897
    @bile897 2 года назад

    0:23 what type is that guy with a short stubby tail?

  • @stephenstaedtler6902
    @stephenstaedtler6902 3 года назад

    My biggest problem is getting the UVB to reach the animal. I have a 36 x 18 x 18 cage and it is hard to get the logs and rocks high enough. Even with a 10.0 UVB tube, right under it 7 or 8 inches away only produces a 4.2 on the UV Index Ferguson Zone. How is it that you get UVB readings high with the lights being that far away?

  • @xenikoz69
    @xenikoz69 8 лет назад +1

    From where I can buy one? I am from Greece..

  • @samuellawrance1333
    @samuellawrance1333 6 лет назад +3

    I have a question: so my uromastyx just pooped for the first time and when I went to grab him, I looked at my hand and it was covered with poop. How do I clean my uromastyx because I heard baths are bad for them. Anything?

    • @emdueck6250
      @emdueck6250 5 лет назад

      You can give him a rub down with a towel. They're okay to have a short bath as long as you dry them off well.

    • @theagamerjti7950
      @theagamerjti7950 4 года назад

      Damp clean cloth is ok

  • @JackOfAllTrades0404
    @JackOfAllTrades0404 9 лет назад

    Wow what type of cage were they in? So nice!

  • @katrina2229
    @katrina2229 10 лет назад +3

    what basking bulb would you reccomend?

    • @MegaFirehawk69
      @MegaFirehawk69 9 лет назад

      Kate Newcomb ive been using halogen par 38 flood bulbs gotta figure the wattage yourself for your setup not a general statement to much depends

    • @zombieshocker334
      @zombieshocker334 8 лет назад +1

      I'd use a 160 watt Powersun. They hold both UVB and heat. 100 watts is 90-110 F, so the 160 should easily be 120-140 F.

  • @Nhafem
    @Nhafem 9 лет назад +3

    how can you tell if a Uromastyx is a Egyptian ?

    • @theherpcode5690
      @theherpcode5690 9 лет назад +1

      If it gets big and some patterns

    • @theagamerjti7950
      @theagamerjti7950 4 года назад +1

      Very big and dull usually black no markings I mean like a monitor big

  • @roxytaylor2736
    @roxytaylor2736 2 года назад

    I have one and it don’t want to eat very skinny and don’t want it to die need help 😩

  • @jonkthelizardman5491
    @jonkthelizardman5491 9 лет назад +1

    where are u guys?

  • @Undecidedable
    @Undecidedable 9 лет назад +9

    Holy shit 130 degrees! also they probably take in all the water they need from their greens.

  • @garden7364
    @garden7364 4 года назад

    Can someone help me in what substrate I should get? I’m getting two of them in a pretty big tank and I’m in crossroads between sand, gravel, and white mellet seed.

    • @an_egg6334
      @an_egg6334 4 года назад

      Don’t get sand it can cause impaction (look it up), white Keller seed is probably safe but do your own research cause I’ve never heard of it used for a substrate, and if you use gravel get big gravel pieces so they’re too big for the uromastyx to choke on same with the white mellet seed, honestly just use eco earth it’s perfectly safe and cheap.

    • @uraniumjoe
      @uraniumjoe 3 года назад +1

      @@an_egg6334 sand usually causes impaction in animals with other health problems. Look at Dav Kaufman's video on "The Best Uromastyx Breeder in Europe". This decades-long breeder uses a base substrate of play sand, topped with larger pieces of granite gravel.
      His Uros thrive.

  • @jdmason9949
    @jdmason9949 4 года назад

    Can a yellow and red uramastic live together without fighting

  • @loganboomer1122
    @loganboomer1122 7 лет назад +7

    Hey I've had a uromastyx for a 2 years and I've been only feeding him lettuce for pretty much his entire existence. I recently went to the pet store and the guy there said he was pretty healthy but I don't know if there some how is a risk to this. If someone would explain/tell me any information it'll be much appreciated thanks.

    • @Nintenlex
      @Nintenlex 7 лет назад +16

      You shouldn't really feed any type of lizard only lettuce because it has virtually no nutritional value. You wouldn't want your Uromastyx to develop MBD (Metabolic Bone Disease) from malnourishment. I'd suggest trying to feed him kale, greens including collards and mustard, bok choy, and many other nutrient dense greens. Variety is key. You can also feed them sprouted seeds, dandelions, hibiscus flowers, and occasional small insects such as gut loaded crickets (fed nutrients before feeding them to your lizard) in small amounts. Also spritzing his food with a bit of water is a great way for them to maintain hydration. Hope this helps! 😊

  • @ainchock6308
    @ainchock6308 5 лет назад +8

    This dude looks like the guy from Wicked tuna

  • @josesoto9099
    @josesoto9099 6 лет назад

    Do yhey need any heat nightlights?

    • @emdueck6250
      @emdueck6250 5 лет назад

      Only if your night time temperatures drop below 18°C (65°F). A ceramic heater would be best in that case since it only gives off infrared light

  • @roxytaylor2736
    @roxytaylor2736 2 года назад

    Hey you think you could give me message back i have one but it hasn’t eat since i got it i have ubv light and 100w heat light

    • @thejasminedragonmerchant6843
      @thejasminedragonmerchant6843 2 года назад

      Try adding variety to their diet, they love tasting all sorts of veggies! If they still won't eat after so much time with you, though, please take your uro to the vet. If you have decent husbandry then it might be a health issue from before you got them, and a vet might be able to help you put them back on track to being healthier.

  • @mr19zee
    @mr19zee 6 лет назад +7

    0:49 I'm from the hottest city in Saudi and I can confirm that statement. XD Summer in Austin TX is paradise compared to that.

  • @LCRRcreed
    @LCRRcreed 7 лет назад

    Any tips on pairing 2 up in the same tank? one i've had for about 13 years, and the other would be a re-homing and is much younger... about 2 years or so maybe. I currently have a 40 gal. breeder for the one grown female I've got. what things should i consider? If this younger one is a male with they fight? is 40 gal. breeder large enough for two? the new one is one of the yellow ones and the older female i own is more of a black and yellow spots on her back. Please help, any advice would be great

    • @kaylianderson5531
      @kaylianderson5531 5 лет назад +1

      RenegadeHart that’s definitely too small, even for the one. Best to have a four to six foot long tank by two feet by 1-2 feet up. I feel bad for your Uros :/

  • @thebatbros1
    @thebatbros1 7 лет назад

    what kind of uromastyx is in this video

  • @faronsafraid9511
    @faronsafraid9511 6 лет назад

    What kind of uromastyx was at th begging?

    • @matmohair1
      @matmohair1 5 лет назад

      U. thomasi, it's from Oman

  • @DrewTheEntertainer
    @DrewTheEntertainer 11 лет назад

    Great video guys!

  • @kenjiro2676
    @kenjiro2676 8 лет назад

    Food? Please list the food.

    • @death2701
      @death2701 5 лет назад

      @guess what how did Burger King get Dairy Queen pregnant

    • @death2701
      @death2701 5 лет назад

      @guess what he forgot to wrap his whopper

    • @deborahinfinger5658
      @deborahinfinger5658 3 года назад

      Birs seed

  • @dinajuarez3329
    @dinajuarez3329 8 лет назад

    loved this video!

  • @antjuice7850
    @antjuice7850 7 лет назад

    should the lights be on 24/7?

  • @INFAMOUSBEASTQNZ
    @INFAMOUSBEASTQNZ 11 лет назад

    Great advice

  • @Zero_G128
    @Zero_G128 10 лет назад +6

    wow! no water for 7 years, that's amazing!

  • @tzduck1994
    @tzduck1994 10 лет назад

    Thanks

  • @harrisonartistry
    @harrisonartistry 5 лет назад

    I have a uramastyx he sleeps a lot and Santa brought him

  • @zombieshocker334
    @zombieshocker334 9 лет назад

    I'm just gonna use a 160watt power sun and a heat pad.

    • @portacole3735
      @portacole3735 8 лет назад

      Same, but what can I use for a night time bulb?

    • @MaxPower888
      @MaxPower888 8 лет назад

      Cole Drinkwater 100-150 watt ceramic heat emitter

  • @erickahartman7327
    @erickahartman7327 7 лет назад

    hi, I just went to a reptile expo and bought "peg leg pete" the seller Said it was from fighting that he lost his bavk.leg and he also has a swollen from toe and his other back foot is missing toes. I was just wondering if I should keep an eye out for any other issues. or if fighting was most likely the cause. I had to save this poor baby, I have a soft spot for the "loser" misfit animals haha

    • @erickahartman7327
      @erickahartman7327 7 лет назад

      I forgot to mention, he is a uromastyx. thought it was implied with the video contents but just to clarify. haha

    • @theagamerjti7950
      @theagamerjti7950 4 года назад +1

      Most definitely from fighting one of my females bit a smaller sibling so hard she broke her jaw and killed her they can be so rough like lizard pitbulls with each other...Not smaller uros species I have the common bright red yellow ones they can be so vicious

  • @JEREMIELEE
    @JEREMIELEE 5 лет назад +1

    ,👍

  • @fishinwizard5530
    @fishinwizard5530 7 лет назад +1

    liked the vid! :)

    • @fhirdvnk7327
      @fhirdvnk7327 4 года назад

      Nathan Bouffard you gay 9 year old

  • @spideytime2207
    @spideytime2207 7 лет назад

    He sounds just like jungle bob

  • @al67lop
    @al67lop 6 лет назад +1

    we do eat them in Saudi Arabia
    they taste so good especially the tail

  • @bryanmurphy6861
    @bryanmurphy6861 3 года назад

    Gud jab Bab frum exoticur. Afrucur..

  • @aidandonaldson7771
    @aidandonaldson7771 7 лет назад +1

    It looks like a fuckin dinosaur

  • @nekosan2756
    @nekosan2756 8 лет назад

    am really sorry to say that Arabs eat that kind of lizard

    • @kevzshxt528
      @kevzshxt528 8 лет назад +1

      I believe it's not illegal to eat them in Saudi Arabia but hunting them in large amounts is illegal.