Leopard Geckos Eublepharis macularius have become so popular no doubt in large part to their gentle disposition towards handling and their ease of breeding. This of course was not always the case and changed quickly when herpetoculturists discovered that the genetics could be relatively easily manipulated as could sex determination.
All pets have requirements which must be met to remain healthy in a captive environment. The time dedication to these animals can be anywhere from an hour a day to a few hours a day.
Whether you find them sold as Dabb lizards, Spiny Tails, or Spiny Tailed Agama, etc. They are lizards which deserve if not demand a special place within the ranks of any Saurian fan. They can be found in the northwestern territories of Africa and as far east as Pakistan while the furthest south they have been found is Djibouti. Looking at a world atlas the Uromastyx seem to be found mostly in the desert areas however there are a few species which occur within the montane regions of Africa. All of the species inhabit very arid areas of the world. Even species that are recognized as a mountain species occur within the range of extremely arid areas. This genus is believed by some to show their best colors at body temperatures above 100°F.
