Adult Size: The average length of the adult frilled neck lizard is up to 3 feet in length.

Appearance: The males are more brightly colored than the females. And they generally match the land that they live on.

Diet: The frilled lizard is omnivorous requiring mixed vegetables and fruits as well as crickets, mealworms, and wax worms.

Ease of care: Frilled lizards generally do not like to be handled very often. They are not harmful or poisonous to people. They are very active during the day and have the ability to run very quickly on their hind legs. They like to live alone and are very territorial. When feeling threatened they will open their mouths very wide and open their frilled neck like an umbrella hissing very loudly.

Habitat: Frilled Lizards are used to a temperature gradient ranging from 90 degrees to 70 degrees with a basking zone of 100 degrees. Mist frequently to maintain humidity. The size of the enclosure should be a minimum of 4 ft wide and 3 ft high. Adults should not be housed together.

Drink: Provide a supply of clean, fresh, filtered water in a shallow bowl that cannot be tipped over.

Temperament: They are very territorial and prefer to live alone. Frilled lizards also do not like to be handled. This makes them feel threatened.

Breeding: Breeding usually takes place in September. The eggs take about 8 to 12 weeks to hatch, and are left alone to fend for themselves.