I bought a "blue-collared lizard" from my local pet store and it is about 8 or 9 inches long and they said it would be fine in my 20g long tank and that it would not grow any bigger. Could anyone give me an actual scientific name for what i have? I have a 60 watt blue light on him during the day and a 40 watt red one for the night. He is eating. Is my tank large enough? Does anyone have any info for me?
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new collared lizard in 20g long
Spitz006
Jun 21, 2005 09:42 PM
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Spitz006
Jun 21, 2005 09:49 PM
here's the best pic i can get of him.
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Spitz006
Jun 21, 2005 10:10 PM
OKAY I HOPE IT WORKED THIS TIME, JEEZ!
PHEve
Jun 21, 2005 10:46 PM
not a collared, atleast from the tiny pic I see it does not look like a collared to me.
I certainly could be wrong (seeing things) But it sure looks like a spiny lizard.
Could be a blue spiny, try posting a larger pic for us, so we can tell what you have. Even has a spiny looking face and tail .
Anyway Nice to have you here with us! Take a bigger pic 
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PHEve/ Eve
Spitz006
Jun 22, 2005 01:15 AM
yes
crotaphytusman
Jun 22, 2005 03:11 AM
It looks to me like you have a desert spiny lizard (Sceloporus Magister). The care for these are very similar to a collard lizard. They live in the same habitat and share the same diet, temp, etc. I have had a few of these and they do well with the right conditions. They are baskers so he she will need a basking spot of around 90-110f and a cool end of about 80-70f as well as a UVB light. They have a high metabolism similar to that of a collard lizard so feed them well. A 20gal tank will suffice. Do you know if it's wild caught or captive bred? If he's wild caught make sure he's eating. This is just a few things that may help. If you have any more questions just ask on the forum and I am sure someone will help out. I am sure your new found friend will be in good hands. Here is a picture of one of my Collard Lizards.
PHEve
Jun 22, 2005 09:45 AM
they get pretty good sized also larger than most spinys. And super nice color.
Good luck with him! Now you can go to the spiny/fence lizard forum. Or your welcome here anytime, as most of us know about spinys too !
I breed emerald swifts, which are a spiny. Take care, you were given the wrong name, but got a nice lizard, 
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PHEve/ Eve
