Uromastyx are part of the African and Asian lizard genus. Primarily herbivorous, they spend most of their day basking in the sun and hiding underground when danger appears. Another defense mechanism Uromastyx have is their spiked tail. Muscular and heavy, they can swing at their attacker with great velocity. As adults, they can get up to 10 – 36 inches depending on the species! During cooler weather they can appear dull and dark, as the weather warms, their colors become lighter. The darker pigm

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