Canada Reptile Breeders Expo 2012 has invited our own John F Taylor to be a guest speaker this year! John will be speaking regarding the Uromastyx species and not only their captive care but he will also be speaking about the taxonomic revisions which have recently taken place elevating some subspecies to whole species and […]
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.