Don't know the subterranium situation with the horned lizards but many lizards while basking will have a front leg over a cagemate. They're not being "pals" but are seeking out the peak heat spot within a small area.

As for "social structure" in reptiles, territoriality based on age, size & aggressiveness seem to be as far as it goes. "Hangin out" together works for birds, fish & mammals but not so for reptiles. Maybe I'm mistaken but that's my take.

Dan.

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• Texas Rat Behavior, My Experiences - Ameron, Fri Mar 5 23:16:27 2010
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