Haitian Curly-Tail Lizards are highly active lizards that can make beautiful and entertaining captives. In the wild or in captivity, Haitian Curly-Tail Lizards can be fascinating creatures to observe.

Haitian Curly Tail Lizards are adaptable and can be found in habitats that are dryer and hotter than most tropical areas. When they are disturbed or frightened, they will whip their tails about or curl them up. Haitian Curly Tail Lizards are terrestrial and many males are territorial, so they should not be kept together. They feed on insects, and are usually active during the day. Haitian Curly Tail Lizards tend to be quick and can be hard to hold, but are often entertaining to watch because of their high activity level. While Haitain Curly Tailed Lizards do not need burrowing material in their enclosures, if they are given such material most will burrow at night.

The Haitian Curly Tail Lizard usually grows to between eight and nine inches (22 centimeters) in length. Males are larger and more brightly colored than females. These lovely lizards have a mostly tan background color dorsally with whitish sides that have small spots and markings primarily in red, but also in blue, yellow, or green shades. Coloration is variable and no two lizards are exactly the same. The scales over the backs of Haitian Curly Tail Lizards are large, keeled, and overlapping. A small dorsal crest is present, as is a lateral fold. The tails of these lizards are usually longer than the lizard's total body length

Haitian Curly Tail Lizards are also called Red Sided Curly Tail Lizards. They are native to the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Ile de la Tortue. The can also be found in Florida in the United States of America, where they were introduced. There are several subspecies of Haitian Curly Tail Lizard. Gravenhurst first noted the nominant subspecies in 1837.

Jewelled Curly-tail Lizards thrive under dryer conditions, though medium humidity environments can also be appropriate. A 20-gallon-long terrarium with a deep substrate will work well for one or two lizards. The top layers of the substrate should be dry, and the bottom layer should be slightly damp. Full spectrum UV lighting is recommended. Ambient daytimeTemperatures should be about 85 degrees Fahrenheit with a basking spot about 95 degrees. At night the temperature should be in the low to mid 70s. It is best not to keep two males in the same enclosure. Jewelled Curly-tail Lizards should be fed a variety of insects. Some may accept fruit in small quantities.

Haitian Curly- tail Lizards are oviparous.