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Just #chillin. Got to watch this guy change from gray to green once he stepped off the gray to the white trim #lizardlyfe

So just checked my inbox and I have a bunch of questions about my lizard (thank you guys). Since a lot of them are similar or the same (and I'm a profoundly lazy ass) I decided to get them all on one go, so here is a kind of FAQ/blanket post about my new buddy:

Wait is that YOUR LIZARD?? Yea.

Boy or girl?/Name? Boy. His name is Rocky (I named him that because of his long flicky tongue) but I usually call him some manner of embarrassing pet name or Idjit. <3

What kind of lizard is he? He is a Steppe Runner. Look them up they are rad as hell.

How old is he/how big will he get? He is 8 months old and full grown at around 5 3/4 inches.

What does he eat? Mealworms. They are creepy. I keep them in the fridge.

Where did you get him? Repticon in Orlando. I forget which booth though. They didn't have a sign up and I payed cash so no receipt.

What size tank does he have? Exoterra small terrarium: 18x18x12. I keep it nice and dry with a bunch of hides and a super-hot corner (~100 degrees) for basking.

Is he friendly?/ Can you hold him? Yeah. He's totally socialized already by the breeders and super friendly. The steppe runners caught my attention at the booth because when I walked up the whole container of them started clambering at the side of the tub like tiny lizard-kittens. He was super chill when I held him at the con too and he loves chin and lower-neck scritches. Precious.

Does he bite? Nope. Not even a nibble. He likes to burrow into clothes or between fingers though. But that just tickles. <3

How long will he live for? ~8-10 years