All the heat elements should be on one side and the other will be the cool side. This way your legless lizard can move back and forth between the different temperatures depending on its needs. ... In addition to heat, provide UVB lighting to help them absorb calcium and to synthesize vitamin D3.

How big of an enclosure does a legless lizard need?

Size - An adult must have a minimum cage size of 36” Long x 18” Deep x 12” High, also known as a 30 breeder or a 40-gallon tank. A screen lid is recommended for safety. Substrate - Due to humidity requirements and burrowing habits, an absorbent substrate is desired. Peat moss or coconut fiber are preferred.

Can you keep a legless lizard as a pet?

Burton's legless lizards are intelligent and easy to care for, with the exception of being lizard eaters. All in all, if you don't mind feeding reptiles to your pet reptile, they make excellent pets.