Jeweled Lacerta Care

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video I briefly describe everything I do to keep and breed the Jeweled lacerta (Timon lepidus). This is probably the most underrated lizard species in herpetoculture but I don't think that's going to last. Look for this species to become one of the next big pet lizards.
After watching, head to my website to sign up for availability notifications and to read an in-depth care article on the amazing Jeweled lacerta.
www.livingartbyfrankpayne.com
Also head to www.tamura-designs.com to purchase some of the awesome enclosures that my buddy Dale makes which I use to keep jeweled lacertas.

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@yzettasmith4194 2 жыл бұрын

I fell in love with Jeweled Lacertas on Clint's Reptiles. I'm pleased that there's a good breeder like you relatively near me.

@nataliesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you specify the ethical differences between husbandry between pet keepers vs breeders. Arguments get started over what that "standards" should be all the way around.

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think it’s an important distinction and a conversation worth having. I spend a lot of time thinking about it and trying to be the best breeder I can be. :)

@nataliesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne And it definitely shows. From the upgrades you made for your skinks, to how you set up you williamsi and jeweled lacertas.

@Buttward68 2 жыл бұрын

I love learning about all these uncommon reptiles you have. I look forward to seeing what else you showcase!

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Many more to go.

@alexcontreras6103 10 ай бұрын

Can you show us more on your Outdoor enclosures please

@bradmossman3537 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you at Oaks !

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 жыл бұрын

You too!

@kevinpoe8137 2 жыл бұрын

These guys are definitely on my list

@jamielovesjohn 2 жыл бұрын

Just came over from Dillon's podcast. Great info and thanks for introducing me to a reptile I didn't know I needed. 😉

@rickcroney1286 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, awesome setup. Everyone should strive for this level of care!

@zacharyolerich7521 2 жыл бұрын

I love these guys

@maria.mishina Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! Good luck! ❤

@lukehartley7759 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video thanks !

@alastaircornish1996 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! 😊I got 3 baby T.Lepus 3 weeks ago I absolutely love them

@trebleexotics Жыл бұрын

I hope to be able to get some of these guys from you next year. They are such cool lizards

@slitheryserpents Жыл бұрын

Just got a pair and after reading on Dubai to come too you for info I shall remain a subscriber 💜💚

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@m95genetics 11 ай бұрын

Really stoked to get some hatchlings from you soon. I'm saving my pennies!

@coldbloodedscience 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool, I am picking up a pair next week that I bought a month or so ago. Thanks for the helpful video Frank - Christian Dwyer

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 жыл бұрын

You'll love them!

@stephenstaedtler6902 Жыл бұрын

I'm in Pennsylvania and I think this is going to be my next lizard! Love your video.

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Жыл бұрын

Great choice! Babies hatching soonish.

@juliaverzinskie9872 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video. I've played with the idea of getting one for a couple years. I'm just over the county line in chester county and will definitely be hitting you up when I eventually make the leap. Beautiful healthy animals. Well done.

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Жыл бұрын

Sounds good! Thank you.

@tigerstennistalk 11 ай бұрын

Good Beginner Reptile would be my second reptile had anoles growing up.

@davidbrown-55 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool lizards. I like the idea that they eat a variety. Adult size seems to be manageable. Great video. Any other animals on your list you would like to work with? Thanks

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Oh yeah I always have tons of animals on my "wish" list. There are some more lacerta species I'd like to work with as well.

@MostMarvelousMOCs 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome there small and cool

@djshadowfox_official 8 ай бұрын

Really could use the breeding vid 🥰

@briancarnahan6421 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always man. I’m excited to see more videos especially with your animals in the leaps! Do you always keep those lacerated pairs together or just breeding purposes?

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I do always keep them together. However, if I feel the females are being pestered too much I will separate them.

@briancarnahan6421 2 жыл бұрын

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne that’s awesome man i have a blue tongue he is awesome but I’m thinking I might have to get a pair of these haha I’d love to do a 5x2x2 or a 4x2x3 I don’t mind giving space when they’ll use it I’ll deffidently be watching your website for there availability

@erikm8372 Жыл бұрын

I know you said to remember that you’re a breeder, and not a keeper, and have to make some sacrifices as far as tank size, but really… what you do, regardless, is lightyears ahead of most! The fact you actually think of the animals’ space utilization, plants, enrichment, etc. shows that. And your enclosures are far from inadequate.

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. :)

@maciejgronowski 2 жыл бұрын

Jewelled Lacerta/European Eyed Lizard or Timon lepidus, formerly Lacerta lepida (Lacera simply means lizard in Latin) come from Spain and Portugal which has pretty much the same climate as California, i.e Mediterranean climate, when you want to compare it to the USA. That means very hot and dry summers often 40C or more at day time, and cool wet winters, rarely frost (although it happens sometimes). What temperatures do you brumate them in? More info on that please! There is one guy I know in the UK who keeps them outdoor all year round, in a greenhouse actually as our British summers are rather cool and damp, winters are sort of similiar to Mediterranean, I.e. cool but not freezing and wet. Much linger though

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 жыл бұрын

That is correct. :). I have brumation temps and set up in the video. I will talk about it a bit more in the future when I do a breeding video for this species.

@mylovelymelancholy 2 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for a lacerta baby, they are hard to find where Iive. (AZ, but I am a PA native.) Great video ! I

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I will have plenty of babies this summer and shipping to Arizona is no problem. :)

@ThomasAAT 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. i have a 5 yerr old male named Spinky. just love him and his tame as a tegu. worked alot with him from baby. hangs out and are a sosial guy :)

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@waaahhhl2614 Жыл бұрын

Would you consider them a good first pet reptile?

@ThomasAAT Жыл бұрын

@@waaahhhl2614 Absolutely. They makes for great first time reptile.

@waaahhhl2614 Жыл бұрын

@@ThomasAAT that's great I didn't think jewled lacerta care was that simple

@mang3139 10 ай бұрын

Hey Frank, this is cool. I just happened to stumble onto your video after just looking at your Morphmarket store lol. Would you recommend a pet keeper like myself, not a breeder, to keep these in pairs or better off single? Thanks man

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 10 ай бұрын

Hello! If you aren't interested in breeding then I would say to just get one.

@tapasdechance7473 8 ай бұрын

I got them in my garden, in france. i got a male and a female.

@corawinterpaw9887 2 жыл бұрын

Any updates on the Peter's banded skinks?

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 жыл бұрын

nothing new to report at this time. Hopefully we'll see some breeding in the spring and summer!

@alliewhite3143 2 жыл бұрын

Ive heard that they are fairly particular about humidity. Do you mist the enclosure? Or does the humid hide serve their humidity needs?

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 жыл бұрын

They aren't particular about humidity at all. In fact they do better when it's on the dry side. Having the humid hide will give them what they need for shedding and staying cool as needed. I do occasionally mist the enclosure down heavily to simulate a rain but it's not a frequent thing.

@alliewhite3143 2 жыл бұрын

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne thank you!

@ashfish1000 Жыл бұрын

How often do you feed your jeweled lacerta? And at what month do you start to hibernate your lizards?

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Жыл бұрын

Two or three times a week for adults. I usually hibernate them from beginning of October to Beginning or end of January.

@matthewfinger2381 8 ай бұрын

Hi, do you keep your Lacerta viridis outside all year round? If so then how deep do you dig their hibernacula? I'm asking because I'm also in PA.

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 8 ай бұрын

I don’t. I bring all my Lacertas indoors during the winter into my garage. There it stays cold but above freezing.

@matthewfinger2381 8 ай бұрын

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Okay thanks. I will probably do the same because our climate is annoying lol

@ThomasAAT 4 ай бұрын

have you experienced that they post-hibernation will show corneal opacities/minor bluish tint on the eye?

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 4 ай бұрын

I haven't noticed this.

@ThomasAAT 4 ай бұрын

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne my male shows som cloudiness on his left eye when I saw him after some time in brumation mode. But it can also be a trauma to the eye after he ate a dubia in his underground cave and shaked his head in the side of the cave. Just the middle over the black pupil that has a slight bluish tint. Consulted with my rep vet and he said that this is normal and should clear up on it's own when he get out of brumation and his immune system is strong again. Will keep an eye on it.

@fergin4979 Жыл бұрын

So I’m thinking about getting a jeweled lacerta and would prefer a male, would getting one old enough to be gendered make it significantly harder to build trust than a baby?

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Жыл бұрын

It would probably be harder with an older animal. I would recommend a baby.