I've recently acquired a 1.2 trio of Crotaphytus collaris. They are incredible lizards, and I now plan on adding a few more species from the genus to my collection!

Anyway, I've been researching the genus online, and I am familiar with the four subspecies of collaris. Still, it is difficult for me to determine exactly what subspecies my new acquisitions are, and I was hoping the regulars may be able to offer some insight. I'm leaning toward C. c. baileyi, but I honestly can't be sure.

Here is the male.









This female is obviously exhibiting breeding coloration. Does she appear gravid?





And here's the other female. She's slightly smaller than the other two.





And a group shot.





Any help on determing what subspecies these guys are would be greatly appreciated. Also, if anyone would like to offer some acclimation tips that would be very helpful.

Thanks and I hope to spend some considerable time on this forum from now on.
-----
Roy Blodgett

Green Man Herpetoculture

royreptile@yahoo.com



1.1 Drymarchon corais

2.2 Pseustes sulphureus

1.1 Pseustes poecilonotus poecilonotus

1.1 Lystrophis pulcher

1.1 Lampropeltis getula californiae (desert phase)

1.1 Boiga dendrophila dendrophila

2.3 Pogona vitticeps (snow and red/gold)

1.0 Iguana iguana

[ Hide Replies ]

• Crotaphytus identification - Royreptile, Wed Jul 16 18:32:13 2008
• RE: Hi Roy and welcome :0) - PHEve, Thu Jul 17 14:27:11 2008
• Welcome Roy - the4thmonkey, Thu Jul 17 14:59:58 2008
• RE: Crotaphytus identification - oldcrota, Thu Jul 17 20:52:56 2008
• RE: Crotaphytus identification - lcfish10, Thu Jul 24 13:30:44 2008