green chameleon on brown wooden post

Tuatara

Sphenodon punctatus

📸 Photo by Hasmik Ghazaryan Olson on Unsplash

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📊 Quick Facts

Lifespan
60–100+ years
Adult Size
12–24 in
Temperament
NOT AVAILABLE IN CAPTIVITY - Protected endangered species

🏠 Habitat Setup

Enclosure Size
NOT AVAILABLE - Protected species in New Zealand
Humidity
60–80%
UVB Lighting
Full spectrum lighting

🌡️ Temperature

Basking Spot
21–24°C 70–32°F
Ambient (Day)
16–21°C (cool species) 61–32°F
Night Time
10–16°C 50–32°F

🍽️ Diet & Nutrition

Diet Type
Carnivore: insects, worms, small vertebrates
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Care information based on research from: WARNING: Tuataras are protected and NOT available in the pet trade, New Zealand DOC

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