Quick sourced reference values. LOCUS Scales' full breeding/genetics toolset is built specifically for ball pythons — this page is a courtesy reference for other species.
Diet: Strictly herbivorous — dark leafy greens (kale, turnip/mustard greens, dandelion), rotating legumes/seeds. Minimal insects for juveniles only, never a diet staple — several recent sources advise against insects entirely.
Feeding frequency: Juvenile: greens daily. Adult: greens every 2 days, legumes/seeds always available.
Substrate: Sand or sand/soil mix, deep (6-8in) to allow real burrows — a very burrowing species.
UVB: Essential, strong desert-type UVB (10.0/12%) — a species that literally basks in direct sun in the wild.
Incubation: Oviparous species. ~58-92 days depending on incubation temperature (84-92°F) — warmer incubates faster.
Clutches per mating: Generally 1 clutch per successful mating per season.
Average egg count: Up to ~20 eggs from a well-established female.
The most commonly kept uromastyx species — vivid orange/yellow coloring. Needs one of the largest enclosures in the genus (see adult size), easy to underestimate when buying a cheap small juvenile.
General reference content — does not replace veterinary advice.