For ages 10 & up Lives approximately 35 years Herbivores Diurnal Note: Pet availability is seasonal. State and local regulations may vary. Pricing may vary by store location. PetSmart stores cannot match the price below for this pet. Ask a store associate for details.

Overall rating:

4.4

(5 reviews) 5

5 of 5(100%)customers recommend this product.

Reviews for Mali Uromastyx

Review 1 for Mali Uromastyx

Overall rating

5 / 5 5 reviews

Mali Uromastyx

March 14, 2013

by ReptileCrazy

fromBarrie, ON

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I miss my mali, and would recommend them to anyone looking for a docile, adorable and easy to care for pet. They don't require much more than a salad with a few pieces of fruit every now and then for treats ( Mine LOVED blueberries ) He liked to be out as much as possible and in the summer I used to bring him out to be lazy in the sun, only supervised because when they want to explore they aren't as slow as you would think... Overall a great reptile, especially for beginners.

+3points

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Review 2 for Mali Uromastyx

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5 / 5 5 reviews

Amazing Pet!!!!

November 5, 2012

by Bluemer

fromAlpena, MI

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

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Iv had my mali for 2 years. She is loving and gentle they dont need fruit. Mine likes blueberries but only as a treat. She eats seeds and lettuce. Super easy to care for. She is an awesome little creature.

+10points

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Review 3 for Mali Uromastyx

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3 / 5 5 reviews

WRONG care, and NOT captive bred

October 3, 2012

by VAReptileRescue

fromVA

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

These are almost never captive bred, so the animal you are buying is most likely a wild caught lizard. Further, the caresheet listed for this species is flat wrong. They don't need fruit, ever. They are mostly dry grass and seed feeders. Look online at various other sites for correct care. Otherwise, they ARE great lizards, and very curious about their surroundings.

-23points

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Review 4 for Mali Uromastyx

Overall rating

4 / 5 5 reviews

SO CUTE!!!!!

September 19, 2012

by leopardgecko

fromLa Vergne,TN

What is your gender?M

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

My friend has a Mali and he is so cute and he has such a personality. When someone walks into the room he will look at you and just stare until he finally loses interest in you. He doesn't like to be held I'm not sure if it is because he is old or if it because his species just doesn't like to be handled.

Pros: Cute, has a nice personality.

Cons: Doesn't like to be held.

+16points

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Review 5 for Mali Uromastyx

Overall rating

5 / 5 5 reviews

Too cute for words!

July 14, 2010

by anythingwithscales

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fromNJ

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

Mali Uromastyx lizards are so adorable. I've had mine for about 6 years. These little guys have a natural chubby-cheeked smiley expression that melts your heart. They don't bite, but prefer not to be handled for long periods of time. They're very easy to care for, as are most desert reptiles. They don't drink water like most creatures. In fact humidity is very bad for them so I usually just lightly mist his veggies a little bit. They are naturally adapted to survive with little to no water and will excrete excess salt from their nostrils in order to retain moisture. This is normal behavior and doesn't mean your Mali is water deprived. They like to dig and this behavior is fun to watch. They are piggies when it comes to eating but their diet is inexpensive. If you want a low-maintenence reptile a Mali is a great choice. Note: If you hold them belly-up they will fall asleep. I don't recommend doing this all the time as they don't tolerate long periods of handling but it's amusing to see every now and then!

Pros: low maintenence, docile, cute

Cons: don't like being handled for a long time

+66points

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