I'm sure my kids will all be little devils!

by frilly
Nov 25, 2005 8:19 PM · 1657 views · 140.6 k · 900 x 614

Keywords: Thorny Devil

The Australian Thorny Devil (moloch horridus)is one of the most bizzar looking lizards in the world! Their only defense is their covering of sharp thorns. This gravid one was found in the mid-north of South Australia. To survive, they eat thousands of small black ants each day. The one that is shown is in closeup - they only actually grow to about 7" total lenght. Please take the time to look at my other Australian reptile pics and make a comment if you wish - regards, Frilly

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Comments (5)

Super_Hamster

Nov 26, 2005 6:50 AM

Rating: 5/5

wow. very nice looking thorny devil. iv always had a strange urge to pop a balloon on one...
all of your pictures are great man.

ralf012

Dec 19, 2005 5:55 PM

Rating: 4/5

Great picture. Is there anywhere in the US to acquire one of these guys? I've looked all over kingsnakes breeders and supplyhouses.. lemme know!

cee4

Jan 10, 2006 5:32 PM

Great lizard...I dont think the average person could come up with enough ants to feed one of those anyway..Unless they will take pinhead crickets?

jburokas

Jan 29, 2006 8:05 PM

They feed very specifically on a tiny black ant. They would not make it as a captive.

Mikhail_B

May 25, 2007 3:19 AM

Hello!

About the keeping possibilty.
Does this utilizes other insects like small crickets? If so somebody can experimented with the adding formic acid in any way. Maybe this would work?

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