So I was just curious exactly how big these monsters are supposed to get. Bam Bam from head to top of tail is over 11 inches already and he isn't even a year old. Pebbles is barely 8 inches. Is he just gonna keep growing?? Is she hopefully gonna catch up to him? 
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sbshortie
Feb 11, 2004 01:19 PM
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eve
Feb 11, 2004 06:13 PM
Well my Kong is 15 1/4 inches or a tad more now ! And he still sheds and grows.
They don't fully mature till around 3 years old. They say about 12 -14 inches usually tops !
Have they been romantic with one another yet? 
Eve
sbshortie
Feb 12, 2004 03:29 AM
She isn't blushing and he isn't head bobbing so I think all is safe.
rosej
Feb 11, 2004 06:50 PM
Hi,
It really depends on the species and sub-species and whether they are male or females. But like Eve was saying 13-14 inches long (good size for males) but females probably 11-13 inches maximum for most Collared Lizards available to hobbyists. Males will almost always be larger than the females, in length and overall size. Some species/sub-species can grow to over 16 inches on average, while others may only grow to 10 - 12 inches in length. Females continue to grow throughout their life and males will reach their maximum size at 3 years of age like Eve was saying. Most of the Collared lizards which hobbyists are keeping and breeding are various species/sub-species of the Eastern Collared Lizard which will average in size 12-14 inches in length, some will get larger.
Jeff
sbshortie
Feb 12, 2004 03:30 AM
It just seems like he has gotten so big so fast!!!!!!!!!
And Eve.....don't TRY to freak me out!
DC
Feb 13, 2004 07:29 AM
Most of the Collared lizards which hobbyists are keeping and breeding are various species/sub-species of the Eastern Collared Lizard which will average in size 12-14 inches in length, some will get larger.
What's called the "Eastern collared lizard" IS its own species (Crotaphytus collaris) and there are no longer any recognised sub-species in Crotaphytus. We sometimes refer to former subspecies (such as C. c. auriceps) since it makes a good 'shorthand' for lizards with a particular color pattern from a certain area.
DC
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eve
Feb 13, 2004 08:29 AM
Your so right DC, they are C. Collaris
And soooooooooooooo pretty ! 
Eve
