Exotic 'monster' resembles a superman

With quite strange colors, they are called "monster" lizards, or "superman" lizards. The "superman" lizard has the scientific name Agama mwanzae, a reptile of the Agamidae family. They are endemic to Tanzania in Rwanda and Kenya.

They have an average length of 6-9 inches.The female lizard is smaller in weight than the males. Each litter of the Agama lizard usually produces 6-8 eggs.

In proper captive environments, Agama lizards can achieve a lifespan of 15 years. They can live longer in natural environments. The favorite food of Agama lizard is crickets and cockroaches, along with some other insects.

At the hottest time of the day, people often see them sunbathing on rocks or hilltops. Their habitats are high altitudes, even around human habitats. They lurk under large rocks and are often used as a brush, to remove dead skin cells.

Dubbed the superman lizard because they have body color like the legendary "spiderman" character - superhero in the film of the same name of America. "Agama mwanzae is the only animal I've ever seen that has a spider-like body color" , Cassio Lopes, a famous Brazilian photographer shared.

From the head, body and two front limbs of the lizard Agama mwanzae are red or dark pink. The rest is the back half, two limbs and part of the anterior limb with a deep blue color. Surely you will not be able to find the second animal like the legendary "spiderman".

Lizard Agama mwanzae usually live in herds, about 10 or more. The male holds the position of marshal in the herd. The first baby usually has the most bold and vivid colors.

A man named Rich Nunn, who works at a comic book store, said: "I've never seen an animal like that " spider superman " so much. " Spiderman fans, especially Young children would love to have such an animal , " Rich Nunn added.

Different from the colorful, outstanding appearance, Agama lizard is a mild, shy animal. They often hide when there are human appearances. Because of its special beauty, Agama lizards are expensive pets in America and many countries around the world.

Because of the narrow living environment and the hunting of pet players, the number of Agama is severely reduced in the natural environment.