About Pristurus carteri (Gray, 1863)
Size
Pristurus carteri, also known as P. carteri, reaches an average snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5–6 cm (2.0–2.4 in), with a total length including the tail of 8–9 cm (3.1–3.5 in).
Distribution
It is native to Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Habitat
In its native range, it is often found basking on rocks or in urban areas.
Sexual Maturity
P. carteri reaches sexual maturity in approximately 10 months.
Reproduction
Adult females lay 1–2 hard-shelled eggs, which are incubated at 28 °C (82.4 °F) for 70–90 days.
Neonate Size
When newly hatched, each neonate has a total length of about 3.5–4 cm (1.4–1.6 in).
