UROMASTYX CARE GUIDE! How to care for Uromastyx Lizards

[@texafricanbullfrog3465]

I feel you on the wild caught part. My first reptile was my uro Oscar and he had an infection on his tail. I was lucky enough to have realized this instead of interpreting the two nubby spines on his tail as scars and ive had him for six years since!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yeah it sucks that so many are wild caught and are in rough shape but people are breeding more and more so it’s gonna change for sure

[@texafricanbullfrog3465]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse I'm so happy to hear that. When I got mine there was so little information on these guys care. It was a total nightmare

[@JackofDaShadows]

Really good video. Thank you

[@matthewhelms6434]

Hey buddy just took in a urologist and he’s pretty rough shape.any help on best way to get him eating!

[@texafricanbullfrog3465]

@@matthewhelms6434 leafy greens and lentil seeds seem to set off my uros appetite the best dandelions work well too but don’t feed him those if you can’t guarantee the area said dandelions have grown in has been hit with pesticides in the last 15 yrs

[@San1996mdka]

This is such a great video, thanks for being so detailed. Uromastyx are my favorite lizards and having this care guide gives me confidence to take care of them properly now :)

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you! Yes if you get captive bred as well it’s so much easier

[@seanhoffman8926]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverseis ok 2:27 lp

[@lerican7704]

Today I got into Uros, Red Saharan was my pick. This video was very helpful and by listening I could also tell the person that helped us in the shop, knew quite a bit about it. Thank you

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Red geyris are my fav! Happy to help as well

Chief, you likely saved a uromastyx with your videos! Sure you have many times over. Very grateful! I immediately changed the birdseed substrate he came with over to Reptisoil. He looked so grateful to not be walking on "quicksand" any more. He looked dreadful on arrival and wasn't improving. Terribly dehydrated and skinny. Started eating the soil and little else. Thought everything was handled going in, but immediately fell into emergency mode as the basic husbandry wasn't properly met. The new, good, UVB bulb seemed to help greatly! But still wouldn't eat. Keeping the enclosure warmer for stress. Tried some timothy-hay based turtle "treats", with vitamins, and he's eating! Phew! He's stronger, more alert, and livelier. :-) Thank you! He's still a handful, tho. Turns out he preditor-freezes when being visited. Is that common?

[@DevinBonnette]

Dude, Thanks so much! I'm 17 and have always wanted a reptile. Saw one at a near by reptile house and bought a tank and set up. I'll probably be getting the Uro in a couple days but I was nervous about it. However this video helped so much! I now feel so confident that I can take good care of him. Thanks for the amazing video!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I appreciate that a lot! Congratulations on deciding on a uromastyx!

[@christinamoulton7772]

I was so happy to find a captive bred Uro when I got my handsome Yellow Nigerian boy (Turmeric Rex). The shop our household frequents for pet supplies has established relationships with breeders. His favorite wild foods are dandelion greens and new blackberry leaves. We also started growing hibiscus in our yard because he LOVES the flowers.

[@cherylj7460]

The hibiscus leaves are loved by reptiles too!

[@ashton5493]

I remember watching Clint’s reptiles video on Uromastyx and though I enjoy watching most of his videos the moment he said “they can live on bird seed “ it just didn’t seem right to me. Like just because they could doesn’t mean they should. Also that just seems unhealthy to have them have that much access to one type of food at all times. Glad you made a care guide for these lovely lizards and let’s hope that most people see this video and your other videos to properly take care of their Uromastyx and other pet reptiles they may own.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you yes I never understood it either cause just naturally it doesn’t make sense. To live on top of food that you poop around

[@SicVid]

This is a fantastically thorough video. We lost our first uromastyx after getting it from a rescue, we have another one now who is doing much better - Looking forward to putting some of this information to work for our little guy

[@Melisski]

This was exceptionally informative. Thank you!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help!

[@LightofDaeki]

Thank you so much for such an informative video! I am setting up my tank for my Uromastyx ornata and I too live in the Oklahoma/Texas area. So I am totally mimicking your set up! I used a 50% playsand, 30% topsoil/peatmoss mix, and 20% excavator clay for my substrate. Working on getting the temps correct right now! ❤❤

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Awesome! That sounds like a great mix! Happy to help

[@xcelestialxwitchx]

You have the best videos when it comes to reptiles!!! Thank you for all these amazing videos!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

That means a lot thank you!

[@tasha770ify]

This video was so informative. Thank-you! I feel a lot more confident in knowing and providing care for this pet my son had to have.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help!

[@aliennetwork08]

this is the channel here man thank you sir for posting ! just got mine today

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Appreciate you a lot!

[@melvinveney]

You're my go to guy for my uromastyx care and set up. I been researching for about a month now and finally ready to pull the plug and starting to set up my tank. Thanks for your vids!!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help

[@Bang-chans_laptop_password.]

This video was so helpful! I just got a red uro. On his first day he was already climbing, and he absolutely loves his basking stars

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help!

[@mattias3253]

As a kid i had two of these wonderful lizards. The dandelion thing hit me right in the heart!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

They are amazing lizards!

[@Samwich963]

Decent information and a great personality. Just found your channel brother. Liked and subscribed! Diatomaceous earth on food is a great way to treat parasites. It works for arachnids like mites too if you sprinkle into substrate.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Appreciate you a lot! Thank you

[@ringdingdingwoah]

Hey! A fellow Oklahoman! My partner and I just got our first Uro from Cat’s Critterz, wish us luck! And thank you for the great video :)

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Oh nice I’ve been to the old location of cats critters not the new one but congrats on the new baby!

[@matthewhelms6434]

Good stuff man.really helpful inf.Just got a trio of yellow uros and I’m way more happy than I thought I would be.they are the perfect pet lizard.imo

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I’m right there with you, they’re amazing pets!

[@wivvledivvle7598]

Thank you so much, i have been using birdseed for awhile and had no idea it was stressing them out, thank you for bringing this to my attention.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help!

[@cherylj7460]

That makes perfect sense to bring the stress levels down, especially for a sick lizard.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

It helps them a lot

[@spider-queen]

thank you for the video! a lot of uromastyx care guides are quite old and out of date, they're an unusual lizard so they aren't talked about nearly as much as something like a bearded dragon might be

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

No problem I know what you mean I have some videos on tiktok of my uromastyx and I had so many people ask questions on how to care for them and everything I decided I should make a care guide on how I keep mine. When I first got into uros the info was all over the place and terrible compared to what I know now 😂

[@lerican7704]

This video is so good and well explained that I come back to refresh my basics

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you

[@rtcfvgbsh]

i plan on getting a Uromastyx soon so this video was helpful. Ive never had a reptile so i am a bit scared of doing this wrong but ill do my best.

[@orchids33333]

I love these. I dont want to own one but i wish i had a friend who owned one so i could visit it lol. Theyre my favorites because their eyes look intelligent to me.

[@ZombieKiller456]

I came across this video cause I have had bearded dragons for the last 10 years and I wanted to try a uromastyx and when u said vet.. lucky for me I got a vet that specializes in exotic animals only and the pricing for vets… my oldest beardie who was 8 years old went through a tough time he had surgery for a mass In his lower abdomen and after that a year later it spread again and we found out it was a extremely rare cancer not well known in beardies and I ended up spending 4 grand in vet bills to find out it was a rare cancer that he passed away from in the end

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

So sorry to hear about your dragon.

[@ashleylopez1609]

Like the details on wild caught uros diet and care 😁

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes since so many people get them and don’t know thought I’d throw in what has always worked for me 😁

[@angel_r4059]

Im from Oklahoma and just got my uromastyx pair yesterday!!! Thats awesome

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

That is awesome! Always cool to meet a okie who loves uros

[@RossJ316JC]

Great stuff👍👍 you do a good job, It's refreshing to see. From one uromastyx lover to another thanks for the video.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it

[@mapofthesoultagme7143]

i had 8 fish and 2 parrots throughout my life. Some random questions i thought of: 🥳Which spieces is smallest? 🥳can they drink out of water bottles like the ones common for guinea pigs or some other rodents? 🐳Do they need reptile toys or toys marketed for people or other pets? 👽How long to let them roam outside their tank each day? 🦭 How do you know if they want to go back inside their tank if you take them outside it? 🦄 Should u ever take them outside in a sutible carrier or harness so they can explore the city or other places with you, like dogs, birds, cats and many other animals can?

[@cherylj7460]

They like to climb also. There’s so much unused space up there!

[@seriousandy6656]

My lawn is dandelion city. Another thing my euro loves is rose of sharon (hibiscus). Peas and lettuce, spring mix. Bok Choy is another big one

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes you are right about that mine loves all that as well

[@rachaels8leggedwonders448]

This video is excellent, dude! Thanks for all the fantastic info! Have you ever experienced a brummation with any of yours?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you very much! I have experienced brumation with all of mine many times

[@rachaels8leggedwonders448]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thanks! My Saharan boy has been down since October. I weigh him ever few weeks and he’s had no significant weight loss. I just want my cutie to wake up! Lol

[@christianschneider5603]

What mixture do you use for your substrate? As in the proportions between playsand, top soil, and peatmoss? Thanks! Great video btw.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I would say it’s 50% peat 30% play sand and 20% top soil. Thank you 😊

[@Og_Mandingo]

There's a Saharan Uromastyx at my local Petco. It's hotspot is 80°F😢 I want to rescue it but it's listed at 400 bux.

[@mapofthesoultagme7143]

you can tell the workers the correct temperature,

[@hairydeck]

I just rescued my first uromastyx a couple days ago and have been using your videos the set up the enclosure. I got the tank set up and temps 120ish for basking. The problem is she has a wobble to her, she can walk around fine but acts like she’s drunk. Have you had experience with this? I’m trying to find a reptile vet to take her to

[@cherylj7460]

I get such a kick reading about peoples Uros and digging never ending tunnels.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Haha yup in the wild they dig them super long as well some have been 6ft or more

[@eliora9108]

Nice vid, but I do have some quetions, like what plants are safe for them? Do you sell the babies that you breed? Is it easy to breed uromaxstixs yourself?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes I do sell the babies. Yeah it’s really easy to breed as well. I do have a feeding guide for these guys as wlel

[@eliora9108]

Thank you so much!​@@ChiefSweetsUniverse

[@matthewhelms6434]

Could u do a small video on tail shed what it should look like maybe?

[@nataliesreptiles]

I just got a rescue ornate Uro with a whole list of issues due to a poor set up, lack of care, and bad diet. He pooped a ton of half digested super worms, so i guess i know what they fed him. His nails are all over-grown with stuck shed around his toes, and some of his toes look like they had broken at some point. 🥺 He's also got clogged pores. 🥺 Over all, the poor guy needs a lot of TLC. Any tips to help get him feeling better? I've clipped his nails back as much as I could. I gave him a warm shallow soak to loosen up some of the stuck shed and got a lot off his toes and tail. But the pores are really stuck and don’t want to come loose.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Got ya. Male ornates do have pores that have waxy build up so it’s normal if it’s coming out of his pores but if it’s swollen around his pores then that’s when you know it’s clogged, but if it’s just wax sticking out of pores that’s pretty normal. However stuck shed only way to help with that is some bathing and soaks. Half digested super worm’s definitely sounds like a problem. Put him on some high heat 125f basking. Air temp 90/95f on the hot side. Give romaine lettuce for hydration and collard, mustard, turnip, dandelion greens, spring mix with spinach removed. Also might get him a vet visit for parasites. Hope this helps

[@nataliesreptiles]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Thanks for the tips. Might just be normal waxy build-up. They don't seem swollen. Definitely have been doing soaks, and feeding him Collard and mustard greens. So at least we're on the right track.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@nataliesreptiles yesss. I’m happy you are helping him. Yes males do have some pretty long wax secretions so don’t be too alarmed by that. Sounds like he’s already doing so much better

[@nicholasalexanderdumot]

Not bad. Good info, nice work.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you very much Nicholas!

[@RossJ316JC]

I started out with screen top enclosures for my first uromastyx and I keep them in my bedroom where I am at all day and it would get so hot in my room. Now they are enclosed pvc enclosures and it's better for me and them.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I know exactly what you mean!

[@michaelkopyscianski2312]

I noticed baths help my Egyptian relax and easier to handle.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Baths help my geyris calm down but my Egyptian will slam his tail at me anytime water hits his skin 😂 every uro is different though

[@michellecavazos4019]

How hot sure the temperature be on the hot side? My bearded dragon is 100 degrees on the hot side.

[@Rainbowduckkss]

120$ for 2 lizards Thats crazy cheap, for my 1 bearded dragon it was 400😭

[@c.a.808]

Fantastic video!!! You glazed over cohabiting, so would you mind sharing you opinion and experience as to why or why not cohabitate? I’m supposed to be getting a male and female Ornate soon, and if keeping them together isn’t what I should do, I’d really like to know! I’ll only get one if keeping them together isn’t advised…

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Definitely keep them solo ornates especially get nippy with each other and will bite each others stomachs. So keep them solo for sure.

[@Jaylucid1701]

Thanks for the info! I have two questions. What do you use to clean the glass for their tank? Also how do I get mine to stop glass surfing?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help! I use water to clean the glass. Now glass surfing I attribute to something is off in the tank. Some of mine do that and I just have to tweak some stuff and they stop. I added a humid hide I built out of a small 10 gallon storage box filled with moist substrate. He stopped.

[@Jaylucid1701]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Interesting I'll give it a shot! Thanks!

[@Jaylucid1701]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Any recommendations for moist substrate?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@Jaylucid1701 I use my custom mix of peat moss, play sand and a little bit of top soil. that is what I use in my humid hides

[@Jaylucid1701]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse gotcha thank you sir 👍🏽

[@DrewShark11]

I live in San Antonio and learning as much as I can about Beardies and now Uros before I offer myself to be adopted by one. I grew up in the Florida Keys with wild/tame Igies and King snakes. My questions to you is this: If I use local ground elements (rock/sand/gavel), how would I sanitize/sterilize it? I believe in well ventilated environments. How "clever" are each as far as being escape artists (screen gauge)?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I use rocks from outside and don’t sanitize it and haven’t had issues however you can put it in a deep pan and bake it at 250f for an hour and that will sanitize it

[@Stephapokus]

So, other words, yes there IS something wrong with wild caught.

[@RebeccaStout]

Great. Now Im torn about whether to get a Uro or another dragon LOL.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

😂 I know what you mean! I am a fan of uros myself so I say go uro!

[@RebeccaStout]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse I've never had one before. Just dragons. I've never even come across one at a show in real life. The only thing that holds me back is that uro's are more prone to kind of hide. I like dragons who roam.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yeah they are pretty rare. They are also skittish but once you tame them they are very active. Way more active than my dragons 😂 make my dragons look like rocks.

[@RebeccaStout]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Hilarious that you used the word rock. I have referred to one of mine as a pet rock sometimes. I told a neighbor if mine ever escaped to be very, very careful if they came across him. Because he might stare them to death.

[@c.a.808]

I have a few dragons for sale if you’re interested 😊…

[@deathkiss9991]

This is a great video! Do you sell captive bred uromastyx? I don't want a wild caught one :(

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

thank you! I wont have any until next year and only Geyris and ornates. however if you join the uromastyx club on facebook breeders are just now getting eggs so you should be able to grab one around july or august

[@deathkiss9991]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse oh that's amazing, thank you!

[@jacopogiacomini3895]

Can you send me all the link of the led and the light bulb?

[@mapofthesoultagme7143]

where can i adopt one instead of buying from a store or breeder if I live in Calgary, Canada? I searched online for shelters and rescues in the city for birds and reptiles but most i have seen don't have any

[@K1TKAT.]

So I got my uro about a week ago and you and the bloke selling me it has very conflicting ideas. Here is a list of everything he told me: 35 for basking spot 1-2 hides a water bowl that is larger than my uro Feed it rocket Tank thankfully is 120 Also he said my substrate made it so I didn’t need to use calcium powder, I threw out the bag and can’t remember what it’s called. Ik this vid has been out for a few months but is would be so amazing if you could help me out. I have a baby south Saharan and hope to have it for a while

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

For sure basking spot needs to be way hotter. This is extremely common knowledge that every uro keeper knows. Water bowl does not need to be that big but I guess it doesn’t hurt tbh so you can if ya want. By using substrate and not needing calcium powder are you using calcium sand? Definitely don’t use that as it’s horrible substrate. Basking spot needs to be around 48c-54c. Air temp can be 35c on the hit side. But the basking spot for sure needs to be hotter.

[@K1TKAT.]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thanks so much I have upped basking spot but should I do it slowly so it does not create a drastic change and affect it? It’s not calcium sand but I can see if I can figure it out. Thanks for the advice

[@K1TKAT.]

@@ChiefSweetsUniversethe substrate is a tortoise Mediterranean mix

[@K1TKAT.]

It’s seems very similar to top soil but will small rocks

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@K1TKAT. happy to help! No just go straight to the hot basking spot these guys love it. Mine like it at around 48c more than 54c. Some even like it around 47c-48c. Just depends on the lizard

[@taronhowell2523]

Your the best on here on uros my man thanks ..what do you feed your egyptian

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Appreciate ya. I feed him a huge variety of greens like arugula, mustard greens, turnip greens, romaine lettuce, green leaf lettuce, spring mix with spinach removed, Timothy hay, dandelions I find in my yard. Butternut squash. Much much more but this is what I can name off the top off my head

[@taronhowell2523]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thankyou sir

[@GeckoGreg]

Is it okay to feed a Uromastyx dandelions if my neighbors spray their lawn with pesticides?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

No don’t feed them that.

[@gritngrindstudios]

Would you put pesticides in your body?

[@ryannthomas8785]

So helpful!!!!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help

[@jeffreynosa9542]

Would u recommend setting up an arid bio-active terrarium for Uros?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes I have a couple uro enclosures that are bioactive

[@johnreeves6854]

The only reptiles I have cohabbed was when I used to bread leopard geckos the key to doin it us size of enclosure I make all my enclosures and this one was huge I kept 2 females and 1 male they all need there own areas but never put 2 males togather they will kill each other but I never had any problems and they actually thrived and had many many eggs over the time I had looking at getting 1 of these I have wanted for while only thi g I have at moment is hognose snakes that I breed but I do want 1 of these

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Exactly my uros I actually have some females housed with males but I know how to sex them. New people I definitely don’t recommend since they usually don’t know much

[@spawnfreak1173]

I have a question what is a good size enclosure to start a baby uro in?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I start all my babies in 4ftx2ftx2ft tanks. www.diycages.com/

[@malachiparr6635]

Hey great video! I'm wondering were you got your Uromastyxs? im really thunking about getting one but can not get them localy. Have you ever purchased from backwaterreptiles before the claim that they get there animals through the general public. And are legal the way they do it. But then they say this on the page for the Uromastyxs (Here are our available uromastyx for sale, both captive bred and imported. These fascinating lizards are also called spiny-tailed agamas, dabb lizards, and mastigures. The various species are primarily herbivorous, and all are sun-loving. When you buy a uromastyx from us, you can rest easy knowing you are guaranteed the lizard will arrive alive and in great condition.) So im not sure weather i sgould purches from thm or not. They also seem to have really good reviews. Do you have any recommendations on where to get Uromastyxs from?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I got mine from expos. I will say I have heard tons of people get there’s from them in horrible condition. They used to be called black water reptiles but changed there name due to so many negative reviews. Look on morph market as well. Tons of breeders breeding high quality uromastyx.

[@nexus9736]

Morphmarket is pretty good

[@Godzillafan1998]

Im buying one instead of a chameleon because of maintenance thx for the tip!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Very nice! Congratulations 🎉

[@Godzillafan1998]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you so much!

[@Godzillafan1998]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse so i changed my mine and im getting a gargolye gecko!!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@Godzillafan1998 congrats regardless!

[@Godzillafan1998]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you!

[@guy8646]

How handleable and docile are uros?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Captive bred ones are amazing. You can see on my page the shorts of me training my uromastyx to come to my hand when called

[@Bigmehk.CarSighting]

Mines never drank water either and he doesn’t like many greens. Hes very picky. But he’s also never had a full shed and when he does shed it’s only in some spots like arms tail and stomach, but he’s got shedding stuck on his right eye, what should I do? He’s tried itching it off and rubbing on his rock and log..

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

She’ll definitely figure out how to shed it off. You don’t have to do anything. It always eventually comes off.

[@elasticman66]

great video! Where do you recommend buying a uro? Years ago I purchased from Deer Fern Farms but he is no longer doing that.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you! You can look on morph market on Facebook there is a group called uromastyx club and they also have breeders in it. There’s breeders for every species and it’s getting close to baby season so soon you should be able to purchase many different types of uros!

[@c.a.808]

I have a breeder friend who has quite a few Ornates for sale. Let me know if you’d like his info!

[@nexus9736]

@@c.a.808hey I'm interested

[@TrulyHim-ip5mm]

I have 100 wat in both of my lights and that equals 200 so is 200 degrees okay for my uro

[@rickyisaacs4345]

Sweet. I live in oklahoma. I might use dry clay and gravel

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

That’s exactly what I use haha. Works amazing

[@Kill_OrB_eats]

I have a 40 gallon ExoTerra... How long can a baby/juvenile live happily in that size enclosure, and how would you recommend going about lighting (UVB and basking), since they both have to be outside the tank? I have ideas, but was curious to hear your advice. Thanks.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

If it was new born it could be in it for around 6 months but they grow fast. And they love to run around like crazy. For on top of a 18 inch tall enclosure like a exo terra a 14% will do good. May have to use two 75 watt bulbs. Or a 100 watt bulb and a 50 watt to achieve desired temps. It’s really hard to do in a 40 gallon

[@Kill_OrB_eats]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Thanks... I figured. Got the 40 gallon Exo Terra during a sale, with plans on putting a Hognose snake in it, but me and my son saw a Uromastyx at an expo and BAM!!! We didn't get one because I told him I needed to do research and would prefer to have the enclosure all ready and set up first... Thankfully "Analysis Paralysis" is my thing!!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@Kill_OrB_eats I know the exact feeling! Now I will say you can’t pass up a exo terra 40 gallon on sale you just gotta get it 😂

[@lost_souls-6922]

How much should i feed a uromastyx like 3 leaves of lettuce or untill they stop eating

[@lost_souls-6922]

And I feed them everyday right

[@Cagal08]

With the dimmers on your heat fixtures, how do you deal with the probe? Where is your probe placed where the Uromastyx do not move it?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I don’t use probe dimmers I just dial it in just right. However a dimmer I know a lot of people use is herpstat or the repti zoo dimmer. I work from home so I don’t have to worry like most people do. How I would place it is in on the outside of the rock or even tape it down onto the rock. So the rock heats up if you taped it near the edge of the rock or slate it’ll transfer that heat and let the thermostat know it’s too hot

[@Cagal08]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse I found the dimmers, Thank you

[@charliecurtis8852]

Wild caught even if you get it from petco? Is anything from petco ever wild caught?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Oh yeah if it’s at petco it’s wildcaught tons of stuff from petco is wildcaught. People buy tarantulas from there and they are pregnant and end up with 500 tarantulas 😂

[@charliecurtis8852]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse oh dang that’s crazy lol hey thanks for the reply man!

[@jacobclark8665]

what do you use to build your enclosures? I would like to build my own so i can customize it to my liking but don’t know where to start

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I use some 1x2s and plywood. The ply wood is 23/32 inch I do have some guides on my bearded dragon enclosures which are very similar but I am working on a uromastyx video guide on how I built these

[@lost_souls-6922]

Hey I just got a 4x2x2 tank and I have 100 watt heat lamps but I don't think that they provide enough heat

[@lost_souls-6922]

I don't think it's the lamp I think it's just the distance from the top of the enclosure and the bottom

[@lost_souls-6922]

Should I get a 150 watt or what

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes this can happen you can use the zoo med 150 watt basking bulb

[@lost_souls-6922]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse oh ok thank you for letting me know

[@Aquatic_Amigo]

Where do you recommend to buy a uromastyx????

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

If you go on Facebook and join the uromastyx club they have a list of great breeders!

[@Cristovive-po6ho]

I am very hesitant to choose which reptile is better, can you tell me which one requires less care?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Depends really

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Which animals are you looking at

[@Berecutecu]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Ornate Uromastys or Rankin Dragons

[@Kadenjenkins9]

Can you help me I’m confused What basking bulb do you use? I have 100w Arcadia is that all I need for 4’ x18”x18”? What led light strip can I use that I can find local?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Also get the uvb as well. You can find an Arcadia 12% at petsmart. The led strip I got at Walmart. If you can’t get the right basking temps you might need two heat lamps as well

[@hydraplays2808]

I got one a week ago and it is a red one. It is around 14 inches and everything looked good and pointed at captive bred with the whole tail thing and he is eating out of my hand already. But, he does have a couple scars on his head that I hadn't noticed at the expo that I got him at, and he is a rescue. I hadn't asked if it was wild caught because he looked really well. Would do you think?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

He sounds like he is a wild caught most captive breds rarely have scars but as long as his tail fat is good and he’s eating then he’s doing great will be a great friend for a long time

[@ryanpottratz1083]

Where would you recommend buying a captive breed uro from?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

There are some great breeders in the uromastyx club group on Facebook.

[@R6Landen]

how often do you clean there enclosure??

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Whenever they poop but sometimes they do hide there poop under rocks so once a month I have to lift up all rocks and stuff and look for poop lo

[@olthousem02]

What is a proper size terrarium for a uromastyx?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Most are 4x2x2

[@fxd_bro]

Do you need to rinse the play sand? Im trying to set up an enclosure and the humidity is way too high I used play sand which we rinsed and reptisoil but i cant get the humidity down to a reasonable level so im not sure if i should start over or try and dry it out

[@nexus9736]

Try and dry it out! You don't need to rinse it just sift, leave the heat lamps on and let it dry out, without the uromastyx in there of course

[@AtypicalPaul]

How did you make your humid hide?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I do have a video on humid hides

[@leland6460]

Can they live with bearded dragons?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

They cannot. They actually will get sick if they touch dragons so it’s good to keep them in separate tanks

[@lost_souls-6922]

So I just got everything set for a uromastyx and i was wondering if you had any good websites that i could order some from because every pet store near me does not sell any uromastyx.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Arids only sells ornates, tikis geckos sells some ornates and Egyptians as well make sure it’s CBB as they sell wild caught as well. Morph market is a place you can find some as well

[@lost_souls-6922]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you so much you have been a big help in all of this I really appreciate it

[@starpack7099]

Mine lays down half the day then run around the rest of the day is that still healthy

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yeah that sounds like Uromastyx behavior

[@acrodomain-8115]

Im looking in to getting one. What size should i get for a adult. I find some sources saying a 40 gallon to a 60 gallon.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

For a adult 120 gallon is what you need. Go with a DIYcages.com they have. A great one for $300 perfect for uros

[@acrodomain-8115]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse ok thanks

[@Cruzzzie]

Are these a good first lizard? I know bearded dragons are a safe bet but idk if I can do the insects

[@Cruzzzie]

Awesome video by the way

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

These are great lizards! Definitely recommend buying captive bred. But great great lizards.

[@Entirely_Luck]

My uromastyx was an escape artist lol

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Haha I feel that

[@hirobarcodefabia766]

Chief!! Is it safe to turn off the uvb/basking light at night time? Like 10 hours.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes I turn all my lights off including the uvb at night.

[@hirobarcodefabia766]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse even in winter season? Is it ok?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@hirobarcodefabia766 100% uvb is only from the sun so there is no uvb at night. So you are mimicking natures light more naturally by turning everything off

[@ingeniousmechanic]

​@@ChiefSweetsUniverseI may have missed it, but when you turn off the lights at night, do you turn off the heat rocks as well?

[@olthousem02]

Can you use aquarium gravel

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yeah you can add sand with it will be nice

[@wondehr1731]

very few fun USA are wild caught. Been this way since 2017.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Captive bred are definitely increasing but wild caughts are most of the market for now. I think the future is great been seeing tons more start breeding uromastyx. For United States at least

[@TheButtlerDidIt]

I just got my uromastyx two days ago and he comes out to bask but sleeps in his hide curled up all day. He’s also a baby. Is he just scared and is still getting acclimated or is something wrong. He is eating

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

As long as he is eating that’s a really good sign. He may just be getting acclimated. If he stops eating is when you should worry but as long as he eats nothing to worry about.

[@xcannon1378]

hey sorry if someone has asked this already. but i’ve had a uromastyx for a while now and it’s been living with millet substrate for as long as i’ve had it, cuz that’s how i was sold it. but i’m wondering how i could switch the substrate to a gravel type like you described. the people i got it from said it’s hard to switch off millet cuz they can eat the dirt gravel or whatever and it can clog there organs. so i’m a little worried to swap over to a rock type substrate just in case that happens. do you have any tips to help with that.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

No they live on it in the wild they are perfectly fine with rocky type substrate. Also the millet thing is more sanitary issue as well. Plus since it’s like quicksand for em can stress them out.

[@xcannon1378]

thanks for the quick response i really appreciate it love the videos and can’t wait to see more of them on your uromastyxs

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@xcannon1378 oh yeah plan to do about 5 in the coming two weeks. Thank you very much!

[@DaniiRockz7]

Can you recommend shelves for reptile enclosures☻

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes heavy duty shelving at Home Depot 48x24x72 5 shelf shelving unit

[@DaniiRockz7]

Thank you!

[@Nicklemeister]

How often do you bathe them?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I only bathe the wild caughts for up to a month. About once a week.

[@Nicklemeister]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse I don't know if my Yellow Uro is wild-caught or captive-bred, I got him a couple months ago from his previous owner. He appears to have gotten some poop stuck in his tail but fiercely resists being handled so I can clean his tail with a q-tip. Do you have any suggestions? thanks!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@Nicklemeister he most likely is wild caught but he seems healthy if he’s been with you for months. You can use a q tip for sure. I use a tooth brush lol.

[@Kadenjenkins9]

Why does it have to be T5?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

That’s the newest and best t8s are old school and aren’t as strong as t5s

[@natepearl3258]

Can u use beach sand in the substrate

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Oh yeah of course!

[@jeremydillon4385]

What do you have in the one set up with what looks like a clay wall?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

It’s a custom background I made myself spray from them sanded grout painted with drylock.

[@Mig21Fishbed195]

What do you do about poop in the enclosure?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Take it out. They do poop a lot mine poop like twice a day. But yeah I just get a paper towel and grab it with all the surrounding substrate the poop touches and throw it away.

[@dagobertop1785]

can they live in a 20 gall tank ?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Noooo. These guys need a 120gallon 4x2x2