How much is a lizard? Is it protecting animals?

The lizard is the most common domestic lizard species in the pet market, mainly distributed in the Yangtze River basin in China, such as Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Hubei and other places, living in forest edge shrubs or gravel piles, strong tree habitats, so how much is it per lizard? Is it protecting animals?

First, how much is a lizard?

The market price of Liwen dragon lizard is relatively low, as low as 15 yuan, and in some areas with a small number of lizards, it can be sold for 30 yuan to 40 yuan. The lizard dragon lizard is the most sold lizard species in the market all over the country. because of its small size, large quantity and low price, businesses say it is suitable for beginners, and a large number of market demand poses a devastating threat to the wild population. However, senior pet breeders generally believe that lizards are very sensitive and wild individuals usually carry a large number of parasites, and the survival rate of artificial breeding is very low, so we are advised to proceed with caution.

Is Liwen dragon lizard a protected animal

The lizard is a protected animal. As the most common domestic lizard species in the pet market, and there is no batch artificial breeding at present, its wild population is facing great pressure of illegal collection and the threat of extinction. At present, it has been listed in China's "list of useful land wild animals with important economic and scientific research value", which belongs to the "three have" wild animals.

3. The feeding method of Liwen dragon lizard

1. Breeding environment

The size of the lizard is small, and the maximum capacity of the lizard can be raised in a standard climbing box of 60 × 40 × 40 cm. The climbing box needs adequate ventilation. Put some sunken wood or vines in the box for climbing and decorate with some bionic plants, the ornamental effect will be very good.

two。 Selection skills

Most of the lizards are wild individuals in the market, so pay attention to their selection. First of all, observe the head, eyes are active, eyelids close quickly, there is no foreign body around the nostrils, and the mouth is closed without deformation. Then observe the limbs, can strongly prop up the body, no disability.

3. Heat preservation and moisturizing

Lizards can be kept in enclosed spaces like fish tanks, locally heated with spotlights and planted with broad-leaved plants. If the lizard adapts to such an environment, it will naturally take the initiative to eat small live insects, and it is possible to feed, otherwise it will starve to death.

4. Food feeding

The food of Liwen dragon lizard is mainly bread worms, which can be fed once a day or two, and can eat 6 worms at a time. If possible, you can catch some crickets and frogs to improve your diet, occasionally feed some lettuce or apples, and keep the temperature in the jar. Avoid muggy and sun exposure.