Animalia
Reptiles
Nutrition
Depending on the species of lizard you intend to keep they will need to be fed live 'bugs' and in many case also fruit and vegetables.
It is advisable to supplement the diet with calcium powder either by coating the fruit, veg or bugs, or by dosing the water or by gut-loading insects before feeding.
Habitat
ALL REPTILES NEED UVB. Just because something is nocturnal does not mean they never ever come out to bask. It is true that nocturnal species require less UVB but they still need it to produce vitamin D in the skin which is used to absorb calcuim properly. Withou vitamin D you can supplement as much calcium as you like and very little will be absorbed. This problem can be mittigated by using calcium powder with D3 added BUT that presents it's own issues as you can overdose vit D and cause other issues. The best way is to use a reputable UVB bulb on a timer (so you dont forget about it).
Well-Being
Reptiles, like birds hide illness well. It is a survival mechanism. You should take your pet to an experienced veterinarian if you suspect something is wrong. Diagnosis is not always easy and it is risky to 'Google' it as many issues present with similar symptoms.
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