Egyptian uromastyx Captive Bred | Uromastyx aegyptia

Plan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.

At a Glance

Housing & Setup

Enclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.

Behaviour & Compatibility

House individually. This large, digging herbivore requires a specialist enclosure and carefully measured heat.

Feeding & Nutrition

Offer a varied herbivorous diet based on suitable leafy weeds, greens and flowers, with other species-appropriate plant foods. Avoid an insect-heavy or animal-protein diet. Use calcium and vitamins matched to UVB and food instructions; ask our team for the current feeding plan.

Routine Care

Check temperatures, humidity, appetite and behaviour daily. Replace drinking water and remove waste promptly. Clean bowls and contaminated furnishings regularly; monitor weight and shedding. Arrange advice from an exotics vet for persistent changes in appetite, breathing or movement.

Important Before Buying

Prepare the full adult enclosure and verify both surface and air temperatures before collection. A small juvenile vivarium is not permanent housing.

Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only

We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.