![]() They were thought to be only sit-and-wait feeders, but studies have shown that most of their stomach contents consist of termites. These relatively slow-moving lizards are very shy and quick to hide when approached. These lizards are associated with rocky habitats in dry succulent karoo veld and in close proximity to termite mounds (termites are an important food source – see below). They can stay in this position for up to an hour. This species has characteristic defence behaviour: when they are in danger and cannot reach a crevice or rock crack to hide in, they will roll into a ball and bite their tail, protecting their softer underside. The males and females are very similar and can reach an average total length of about 150-200 mm. There are several rows of sharp heavy spines covering the back of the tail, which is not easily discarded as in many other lizards. The underside is smooth and yellow with some dark brown markings. This heavily-armoured, stocky lizard varies in colour from greyish brown to light yellowish brown. Armadillo girdled lizard Pantstergordelakkedis
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