Reptile · Girdled lizard
Augrabies flat lizard care guide
Platysaurus broadleyi
The augrabies flat lizard is a intermediate-level girdled lizard from Northern Cape, South Africa. Adults reach 15–20 cm and live 8–12 years in captivity. Colourful males; flat rock slabs stacked with narrow gaps.
- Enclosure 90 × 45 × 60 cm
- Temp Basking 40°C, cool 22°C
- Humidity 20–40%
How much does a augrabies flat lizard cost in Canada?
Augrabies flat lizard quick facts
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Adult size
- 15–20 cm
- Lifespan
- 8–12 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Native range
- Northern Cape, South Africa
- Minimum enclosure
- 90 × 45 × 60 cm (35 × 18 × 24 in, ≈ 64 US gal)
- Housing
- Up to 3 can share; add about 40% more floor space for each extra animal.
- Temperature
- Basking 40°C, cool 22°C
- Humidity
- 20–40%
- UVB
- Required
- Diet
- Omnivore – small crickets, flies, fruit
- Bioactive style
- Semi-arid
Augrabies flat lizard enclosure & bioactive setup
Give one adult at least 90 × 45 × 60 cm (35 × 18 × 24 inches). Up to 3 can share; add about 40% more floor space for each extra animal. This species suits a semi-arid bioactive build.
- Leaf litter2 cm
- Jurassic ABG Semi-Arid Blend8 cm
No drainage layer – water deeply but rarely so the bottom stays slightly moist while the surface stays dry.
Temperature: Basking 40°C, cool 22°C. Humidity: 20–40%. UVB: Required.
What does a augrabies flat lizard eat?
Omnivore – small crickets, flies, fruit. Adults every 2 days, juveniles daily.
Handling, temperament & health
Very fast; display only.
Health watch: Metabolic bone disease.
Cleaning & maintenance schedule
Daily
- Check basking surface temperature with an infrared thermometer.
- Keep the humid hide damp; refresh water.
Weekly
- Spot-clean waste.
- Every 1–2 weeks, pour water down into the soil around plants and in the cool corner.
Monthly
- Check stones and wood are stable and can’t be tunnelled under.
- Add a few leaves to the cool corner for isopods.
Yearly
- Refresh the top layer in the basking area.
- Replace UVB bulbs on schedule.
Recommended for a augrabies flat lizard bioactive
Quantities are for one minimum-size enclosure (90 × 45 × 60 cm).
Jurassic ABG Semi-Arid Blend
Bioactive soil layer, 8 cm
Canyon Sand
Optional: mix in for a firmer, sandier texture
Eastern Oak Leaves 10/Pack
Leaf litter – food and cover for the clean-up crew
Terrarium Moss 7L Bag
Humid hide moss
Cork Bark Half Rounds
A hide at each end – plus one humid hide filled with damp moss
Mopani Wood
Climbing and a raised basking spot
Carnelian Stone
Holds heat under the lamp – place directly on the enclosure floor
Augrabies flat lizard FAQ
Is the augrabies flat lizard good for beginners?
The augrabies flat lizard is best for keepers with some experience (intermediate). Very fast; display only.
What size enclosure does a augrabies flat lizard need?
At least 90 × 45 × 60 cm (about 35 × 18 × 24 inches, roughly 64 US gallons) for one adult. Up to 3 can share; add about 40% more floor space for each extra animal.
How much does a augrabies flat lizard cost in Canada?
Typically $200–500 CAD to buy, about $640–1190 CAD for a complete bioactive enclosure, and $200–300 CAD a year to keep.
What temperature and humidity does a augrabies flat lizard need?
Temperature: Basking 40°C, cool 22°C. Humidity: 20–40%.
What does a augrabies flat lizard eat?
Omnivore – small crickets, flies, fruit. Adults every 2 days, juveniles daily.
Similar species
This care sheet is general guidance from One Bioactive, not veterinary advice. Needs vary with age, locality and individual animals – confirm with your breeder and an exotics vet. Prices are typical Canadian ranges in CAD and change over time.