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Hi Pam,
Once again, thank you for all your great information!
I have another concern about my Texas Tree Lizard. I found out recently that I did not have the right lights around the terrarium and that the tank had only been around 75 to 80 degrees with only 1 UVB light. It was like that for a few months, but I don't think the lizard's habits were effected too much. Recently I got a heating lamp and I keep the terrarium between 95 and 100 degrees with the UVB light on also. After a day of this, I will notice dry skin at the tip of my lizard's nose. It almost looks like something coming out if its nostrils. I spray the tank to moisturize it a few times a day, the lizard especially loves getting sprayed. But, I notice the levels are very low within a couple of hours. Am I keeping the temperature too high? How many hours of the day should I worry about the humidity gauge?

Thanks again!
Sincerely,
Jared Mink

Answer
 I spent a little time trying to find a good caresheet for this species.  Honestly, I've never owned one of these charmers and was concerened weather it was a true desert lizard or not.  There are several species of this lizard.  Since I have not even found a decent caresheet so far, I don't want to leave you hanging.  I would try and contact the Regional Texas Herpetological Society, they would be better to know their native species and probably tell you exactly what this little guy needs.  I  would also have him checked by a good reptile veterinarian.  You would want to find out if he is developing any medical issues from the previous tank temps.  Fluids from nostrils may indicate a respiratory condition.  If he is a true desert species, you may be spraying too much.  So get a hold of that herp society.