Abronia Lythrochila for Sale
Red-Lipped Arboreal Alligator Lizard
The Red-Lipped Arboreal Alligator Lizard is one of the most visually striking Abronia species, featuring a wide variety of colorations with distinctive red lower labials that give it its common name. Endemic to Chiapas, Mexico, these beautiful lizards inhabit montane dry pine oak forests at elevations of 6,600 to 9,800 feet where they spend their lives in the trees using prehensile tails to navigate branches. Reaching 7 to 11 inches total length with roughly half being tail, they're perfectly adapted for arboreal life in cool mountain environments.
We produce captive bred Abronia Lythrochila right here in our USA facility. Finding true captive bred Abronia is exceptionally difficult since most animals in the hobby have historically been wild caught. Every animal we offer is hatched and raised in optimal conditions, feeding well, established, and comes with our health guarantee and direct access to our breeding team for ongoing support.
Abronia Lythrochila Overview
Abronia Lythrochila thrive at room temperature, making them excellent choices for keepers in naturally cooler climates or those who prefer not to manage heating equipment extensively. Adults need vertically oriented enclosures 18 inches wide, 18 inches deep, and 36 inches tall filled with branches, cork bark, and dense plantings that create a forest canopy feel. They're slow growing lizards that take two plus years to reach adult size, which contributes to their longer lifespans. Feed appropriately sized insects dusted with calcium and vitamins, gut loading prey items with quality foods is important since they grow slowly and need proper nutrition over extended periods.
For detailed husbandry including enclosure setup, temperature management, feeding schedules, and breeding information, view our complete Abronia Lythrochila Care Guide.
About Abronia Lythrochila
Adult Abronia Lythrochila reach 7 to 11 inches total length, with approximately half of that being their prehensile tail. They trend toward the larger end of the Abronia size range, making them one of the more substantial species within the genus. They grow slowly, taking 12 to 18 months or longer to reach adult size. This slow growth is typical for high elevation species and contributes to their relatively long lifespans of approximately 15 years.
The distinctive blood red lower labials that give Abronia Lythrochila their common name serve as visual signaling in their natural habitat. The bright red contrasts dramatically with their body coloration, likely playing a role in species recognition, territorial displays, or mate selection. Their striking variety of colors makes them instantly recognizable and highly sought after among Abronia enthusiasts.
Abronia Lythrochila require intermediate care and are not ideal for complete beginners. While they're not exceptionally difficult to maintain, they need attention to specific humidity levels (50 to 80%) and vertically oriented enclosures with horizontal cork tubes under the UV source. If you have experience with other arboreal species and can maintain stable environmental conditions, you'll find them rewarding to work with. Our comprehensive care guides make Abronia ownership more accessible for dedicated keepers.
Abronia Lythrochila thrive at room temperature, typically 65 to 75°F, reflecting their high elevation montane forest origins. Heat lamps can be provided to create an 82°F hot spot. During breeding season, this should always be included. Their tolerance for cooler temperatures makes them excellent choices for homes that naturally run cool or for keepers in temperate climates who prefer not to manage extensive heating equipment.
Abronia Lythrochila are strictly insectivorous, feeding on appropriately sized crickets, small dubia roaches, and other feeder insects. They have good appetites and typically aren't picky eaters once established. All insects should be gut loaded with quality nutritious foods 24 hours before feeding and dusted with calcium and vitamin supplements. Their slow growth means they need consistent proper nutrition over extended periods rather than rapid growth spurts, making supplement quality and gut loading particularly important.
Abronia Lythrochila should only be paired if you're actively breeding them. Otherwise, house them individually in their own enclosures. While they may tolerate cohabitation temporarily, keeping them together when not breeding creates unnecessary stress and competition for food resources. Territorial behavior can emerge unexpectedly, leading to injuries. Each animal should have its own dedicated 18x18x36 inch enclosure for daily living to ensure optimal health and wellbeing.