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i just received an order of Corytophanes that were suposed to be all C. Cristatus, but much to my delight I discovered that some were obviously differently colored than the others. I know that C. Cristatus is a very diverse group beause of the wide distribution but anyway,
I thnk I have mostly C. Cristatus but I believe I may have 1 C. Percarinatus & 2 Hernandesi.

Can anyone give me a definitive description so that I can definitely identify the description of each of these animals? It is imperative that I know what they are. It may be that they are all Cristatus but I swear I have 3 groups that look completely different (at least by color & location of the color patterns) The only thing they all have in comon is white serrated dewlaps.

Thanks
G

The markings on cristatus vary wildly. Hernandesi from what I have seen in the past, distinctly has wide bands of white as part of it's markings. I thought hernandesi had markings very similar to a brown basilisk.

I'm honestly not certain what the distinct differences are, but I'm equally as interested as you, in finding out.

I've been giving serious thought to starting a project with this species. Fascinating looking lizards.

So what have you got for stats? How many animals and how are you keeping them. If I move forward, I will keep you in mind and correspond.

Keep the posts coming, and good luck. May I inquire where you obtained your animals from? Feel free to email me if you like.

Regards,

Don M.

I dont want to look like an idiot, but i dont know what is a corytophane...a pic or a description would be appreciate
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Mizar 21
1.0 Collared lizard (Ganymede)
1.0 Leopard Gecko (Gethsemani)
1.0 Nerodia Fasciata (Serpentard)
1.0 rescued iguana (Gomez)
1.2 Cats

They are also known as Forest Chameleons or Helmeted Iguanas. I recently picked up a reverse trio and they've been interesting to keep.

Im curious... are they skiddish?
do they tame well?
hows the temperment?
what do they eat?
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Healthy and fat Igg(Tiny)

Rehabing Mali Uro(Buddy)