Lepidophyma smithii is a very interesting species of medium-sized lizard from the under-represented Xanthusia group. The reproduction is also unique, as the female gives birth to live young and is capable of parthenogenesis (reproduction without the presence of a male). In breeding, it is an undemanding lizard that is mostly nocturnal, has a secretive lifestyle and accepts any insect as food. They do not like high temperatures and room temperature is sufficient, just for gravid females we prefer to place a weak bulb or UVB saver in the terarium.
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