Jeweled Lacerta Care

[@yzettasmith4194]

I fell in love with Jeweled Lacertas on Clint's Reptiles. I'm pleased that there's a good breeder like you relatively near me.

[@alexcontreras6103]

Can you show us more on your Outdoor enclosures please

[@nataliesreptiles]

I love how you specify the ethical differences between husbandry between pet keepers vs breeders. Arguments get started over what that "standards" should be all the way around.

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Thank you! I think it’s an important distinction and a conversation worth having. I spend a lot of time thinking about it and trying to be the best breeder I can be. :)

[@nataliesreptiles]

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne And it definitely shows. From the upgrades you made for your skinks, to how you set up you williamsi and jeweled lacertas.

[@armandosarmientojr2522]

I’m really happy to learn about this beautiful species! I was introduced to the lizard world when I rescued a baby green iguana - but unfortunately they’re not allowed here in Palm Beach Florida… so I’m really stoked to find out if you have any blue male babies available because I really love to get into this specific breed… thanks so much for sharing your experience and advice and have a wonderful day 😊

[@rickcroney1286]

Great video, awesome setup. Everyone should strive for this level of care!

[@slitheryserpents]

Just got a pair and after reading on Dubai to come too you for info I shall remain a subscriber 💜💚

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Thank you!

[@jamielovesjohn]

Just came over from Dillon's podcast. Great info and thanks for introducing me to a reptile I didn't know I needed. 😉

[@m95genetics]

Really stoked to get some hatchlings from you soon. I'm saving my pennies!

[@kevinpoe8137]

These guys are definitely on my list

[@bradmossman3537]

Great to see you at Oaks !

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

You too!

[@stephenstaedtler6902]

I'm in Pennsylvania and I think this is going to be my next lizard! Love your video.

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Great choice! Babies hatching soonish.

[@maria.mishina]

Thank you for the video! Good luck! ❤

[@alastaircornish1996]

Fantastic video! 😊I got 3 baby T.Lepus 3 weeks ago I absolutely love them

[@juliaverzinskie9872]

Really enjoyed this video. I've played with the idea of getting one for a couple years. I'm just over the county line in chester county and will definitely be hitting you up when I eventually make the leap. Beautiful healthy animals. Well done.

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Sounds good! Thank you.

[@zacharyolerich7521]

I love these guys

[@pozu1312]

Here in Spain there are under protection by the goverment, gald to see that there are people outside Spain and portugal that breeds these iberian species. i dident even known that the ocelated lizard was in the market.

[@davidbrown-55]

Pretty cool lizards. I like the idea that they eat a variety. Adult size seems to be manageable. Great video. Any other animals on your list you would like to work with? Thanks

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Thanks! Oh yeah I always have tons of animals on my "wish" list. There are some more lacerta species I'd like to work with as well.

[@Librarylizards]

I hope to be able to get some of these guys from you next year. They are such cool lizards

[@mang3139]

Hey Frank, this is cool. I just happened to stumble onto your video after just looking at your Morphmarket store lol. Would you recommend a pet keeper like myself, not a breeder, to keep these in pairs or better off single? Thanks man

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Hello! If you aren't interested in breeding then I would say to just get one.

[@coldbloodedscience]

Very cool, I am picking up a pair next week that I bought a month or so ago. Thanks for the helpful video Frank - Christian Dwyer

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

You'll love them!

[@briancarnahan6421]

Great video as always man. I’m excited to see more videos especially with your animals in the leaps! Do you always keep those lacerated pairs together or just breeding purposes?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Thank you! I do always keep them together. However, if I feel the females are being pestered too much I will separate them.

[@briancarnahan6421]

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne that’s awesome man i have a blue tongue he is awesome but I’m thinking I might have to get a pair of these haha I’d love to do a 5x2x2 or a 4x2x3 I don’t mind giving space when they’ll use it I’ll deffidently be watching your website for there availability

[@maciejgronowski]

Jewelled Lacerta/European Eyed Lizard or Timon lepidus, formerly Lacerta lepida (Lacera simply means lizard in Latin) come from Spain and Portugal which has pretty much the same climate as California, i.e Mediterranean climate, when you want to compare it to the USA. That means very hot and dry summers often 40C or more at day time, and cool wet winters, rarely frost (although it happens sometimes). What temperatures do you brumate them in? More info on that please! There is one guy I know in the UK who keeps them outdoor all year round, in a greenhouse actually as our British summers are rather cool and damp, winters are sort of similiar to Mediterranean, I.e. cool but not freezing and wet. Much linger though

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

That is correct. :). I have brumation temps and set up in the video. I will talk about it a bit more in the future when I do a breeding video for this species.

[@lukehartley7759]

Another great video thanks !

[@matthewfinger2381]

Hi, do you keep your Lacerta viridis outside all year round? If so then how deep do you dig their hibernacula? I'm asking because I'm also in PA.

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

I don’t. I bring all my Lacertas indoors during the winter into my garage. There it stays cold but above freezing.

[@matthewfinger2381]

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Okay thanks. I will probably do the same because our climate is annoying lol

[@erikm8372]

I know you said to remember that you’re a breeder, and not a keeper, and have to make some sacrifices as far as tank size, but really… what you do, regardless, is lightyears ahead of most! The fact you actually think of the animals’ space utilization, plants, enrichment, etc. shows that. And your enclosures are far from inadequate.

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Thank you so much. :)

[@tigerstennistalk]

Good Beginner Reptile would be my second reptile had anoles growing up.

[@corawinterpaw9887]

Any updates on the Peter's banded skinks?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

nothing new to report at this time. Hopefully we'll see some breeding in the spring and summer!

[@mylovelymelancholy]

I have been looking for a lacerta baby, they are hard to find where Iive. (AZ, but I am a PA native.) Great video ! I

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Thank you! I will have plenty of babies this summer and shipping to Arizona is no problem. :)

[@djshadowfox_official]

Really could use the breeding vid 🥰

[@alliewhite3143]

Ive heard that they are fairly particular about humidity. Do you mist the enclosure? Or does the humid hide serve their humidity needs?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

They aren't particular about humidity at all. In fact they do better when it's on the dry side. Having the humid hide will give them what they need for shedding and staying cool as needed. I do occasionally mist the enclosure down heavily to simulate a rain but it's not a frequent thing.

[@alliewhite3143]

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne thank you!

[@fergin4979]

So I’m thinking about getting a jeweled lacerta and would prefer a male, would getting one old enough to be gendered make it significantly harder to build trust than a baby?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

It would probably be harder with an older animal. I would recommend a baby.

[@MostMarvelousMOCs]

Awesome there small and cool

[@ThomasAAT]

have you experienced that they post-hibernation will show corneal opacities/minor bluish tint on the eye?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

I haven't noticed this.

[@ThomasAAT]

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne my male shows som cloudiness on his left eye when I saw him after some time in brumation mode. But it can also be a trauma to the eye after he ate a dubia in his underground cave and shaked his head in the side of the cave. Just the middle over the black pupil that has a slight bluish tint. Consulted with my rep vet and he said that this is normal and should clear up on it's own when he get out of brumation and his immune system is strong again. Will keep an eye on it.

[@ThomasAAT]

Great video. i have a 5 yerr old male named Spinky. just love him and his tame as a tegu. worked alot with him from baby. hangs out and are a sosial guy :)

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

That's awesome!

[@waaahhhl2614]

Would you consider them a good first pet reptile?

[@ThomasAAT]

@@waaahhhl2614 Absolutely. They makes for great first time reptile.

[@waaahhhl2614]

@@ThomasAAT that's great I didn't think jewled lacerta care was that simple

[@ashfish1000]

How often do you feed your jeweled lacerta? And at what month do you start to hibernate your lizards?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Two or three times a week for adults. I usually hibernate them from beginning of October to Beginning or end of January.

[@tapasdechance7473]

I got them in my garden, in france. i got a male and a female.

[@beachside_Reptiles]

May I ask what state you are in?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Pennsylvania

[@beachside_Reptiles]

Just found your page. Your collection and setups are very nice. I Look forward to new content when it comes. Keep it up frank.

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

@@beachside_Reptiles Thank you!!

[@thepunisher8078]

i want one

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

I’ll have quite a few available this spring!

[@thepunisher8078]

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@박창호-g9x]

The UVB lamp must be with the heating lamp for Vit.d synthesis(uvb+heat)

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

they do not need to be next to each other.