Uromastyx (New Lizard Owner!)

[Reprobate16]

I just got a male Yellow Uro yesterday, so I know about the settle in time taking a bit.
What seems odd to me is that he slept on the floor of his cage in the corner and didn't really hop up on the basking rock at all for the day, I placed him on the rock this morning because I was worried about him getting too cold.
I know for certain it isn't too hot, so I'm just curious as to why he might be trying to freeze himself haha. Also, I heard that most Uromastyx hide a little more when you first get them. He mostly just walked down the length of the tank once and then planted himself in the corner of the warm side, once again.
My main concern is that this behavior might be a little odd. And he might get too cold while he is doing this. Side note: he ate immediately the day I got him so thats pretty good I think.

 

[Claudiusx]

Hi there! Excited to have a Uro owner here. I used to have one many years ago for quite awhile. I think her thread is still here actually (Calcifer).

Can you post pictures of your Uro and your tank setup? What are your basking surface temps and cool side temps?

Is this a baby or adult? And did you get it from a breeder?

-Brandon

 

[blue11]

Came here hoping Claudiusx had found this post!

 

[Reprobate16]

Hi there! Excited to have a Uro owner here. I used to have one many years ago for quite awhile. I think her thread is still here actually (Calcifer).

Can you post pictures of your Uro and your tank setup? What are your basking surface temps and cool side temps?

Is this a baby or adult? And did you get it from a breeder?

-Brandon

I could answer all these, but he actually started behaving much more normally and using his basking space a lot more since I adjusted the proximity of the lamp yesterday. Temps are at 120 on the hot side and 80ish on the cool side. He's 3 years old and I believe he is wild caught but from a breeder who has had him for a while

 

[Reprobate16]

Here's a picture. I'm at work right now but he's yellow.

 

[Claudiusx]

Awesome yellow Saharan. Have a name picked out yet?

Glad he is acting a bit more normal. Uro's can go through relocation stress just like beardies can. Hopefully he settles in just fine for you.

-Brandon

 

[xp29]

I love the uro's tbey look like little dinosaurs lol. and they don't feel anything like they look like they would.
CONGRATZ on your new buddy

 

[Reprobate16]

Awesome yellow Saharan. Have a name picked out yet?

Glad he is acting a bit more normal. Uro's can go through relocation stress just like beardies can. Hopefully he settles in just fine for you.

-Brandon

Yes! He was doing well today. His name is Arlo. A little bit of glass surfing but thats to be expected. He definitely loved his basking spot more today. Thanks for responding to my panic post.