Angel Island Chuckwalla (Sauromalus Hispidus)
Hello,
I just obtained an Angel Island Chuckwalla male for Deer Fern Farms, and he's the most personable lizard I have ever handled. A nice species indeed!
Concerning the connection between Uromastyx and Chuckwallas, there are a few herp dealers such as the one indicated above that sell both types of animals. Doug at Deer Fern Farms indicated that one reason they sell chuckwallas is that their overall husbandry is much like that for Uromastyx. The Angel Island species in particular have a very calm, laid-back disposition, which makes them excellent pets.
Dave
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