My experience is limited, but I would suggest a habitat similar to that of a Uromastyx or chuckwalla: desert habitat, high basking temps (100-120'F), low humidity, fair amount of space. If you are going to attempt to breed them, I would get at least a 40-gal breeder for a pair, ideally a little larger. These lizards are active and like to move around.
Their diet is insectivorous mostly, but they are known to actually eat other lizards. In my experience, they're not especially difficult to keep. But breeding them may be a different story.
As far as species, couldn't really tell ya without seeing pic. But remember that females are not as colorful as males.
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