Emerald Swift

Temperature: Emerald swifts need a temperature gradient of 72–84°F, with a basking area of around 90°F. At night, the temperature should drop to 70–79°F.

Lighting: Provide UVA/UVB lighting to ensure the lizard's health. A UVI of 3 is recommended to help the lizard absorb calcium and maintain strong bones and skin.

Humidity: Emerald swifts are from the cloud forests of Central America and need high humidity. You can mist the enclosure as needed, or keep the lizard in a glass enclosure to help retain humidity.

Enclosure: A forest/bio mix is ideal for emerald swifts, as it mimics their natural habitat. You can use slate, stone, cork, and branches to create a multi-level tank. Add decor like rocks, cork bark hides, live plants, or artificial plants.

Food: Feed your emerald swift a variety of appropriately sized insects during the day when it's most active. You can gut load the insects before feeding them. Babies should be fed small amounts twice a day, and adults can be fed every other day.

Supplements: Provide a calcium and multi-vitamin powder supplement.

Lifespan: Emerald swifts have an average lifespan of five to ten years.