Vital Statistics
- Latin Name
- Gerrhosaurus Validus
- Length_F
- 200 - 250 mm
- Length_M
- 200 - 250 mm
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Gerrhosauridae
- Description
- A large lizard with a flattened head and body. In adults, the back is dark brown to black. The throat is dirty white, and the belly is light brown. Juveniles are black, with a distinct series of yellow spots on the back and bars on the flanks.
- Class
- Reptilia
- Subspecies
- 2 races are recognized
- Distribution
- Northern regions of the subcontinent.
- Breeding
- The females lay 2 - 5 large, oval eggs in soil-filled rock crevices in midsummer.
- Diet
- Flowers, leaves, figs and other soft fruit, but will also eat small lizards; even baby tortoises.
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