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(Excuse me.. for I am just getting into the reptile scene.. and I'm addicted.)

I work at a pet store, and we have some collared lizards. I've been reading up on lizards, and so far I've decided I want to start with collareds. They are labeled as Desert Collared Lizards. What species does this fall under? Also, we have a pair, male and female, I am experienced to where I'm sure I could handle housing and caring for both, but I'm not positive about the offspring. Should I Get the pair or just one? (Which sex?)

I know it turned into more than one question.. lol, sorry! Thanks in advance!

okay, well I found that species I Think I'm looking for on Eve's site.

C. BICINCTORES

A second on that would be appreciated.
The other questions, however, are still up for grabs.

eve is the collared queen. if the information comes from eve, then it is accurate. i trust her more than my vet and have even double checked things he has told me with her

kaiser berg, bicinctores

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vonnie
***There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it. Mary Wilson Little ***

of pressure you threw my way kid, Dang now people will be pointing out all of my mistakes and saying HA HAH !
Shes a BLUNDERING IDIOT, LMAO

Thank you for being so kind, but I learn DAILY, and make my share of mistakes, I'm sure.

But the love is there, hehehehehehhee

Hey I'm still waiting for new pics,
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PHEve/ Eve

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LOL...just kidding. Eve is pretty good with the herps. :O)

John E.

I think You would have one of your own Sockhead!

LOL, nah kidding, I have always respected your knowledge, and opinions on collareds.

Have learned much from you MR. EDDINGTON,You sure can wrangle those lizards. I thank ya much

One thing that bothers me , I seem to have STRANGE visions of BEDPOSTS !
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PHEve/ Eve

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You made a very COOL decision, they make nice pets , and become pretty friendly if handled often.

I also would say if they are there together, than get them both don't leave the one behind LOL
Thats up to you of course , I'm teasing, but why not get both.

You will only wish you did once you see how cute the one is anyway

By the time they breed you can learn all the ins and outs of egg laying and such.
People here are more than willing as you can see, to help if you need it.

Nice to have you, let us know when ya get your new buddies.
Oh and Vonnie called me the collared Queen only because I LOVE them. But never believe anyone has ALL the answers, hahahah I sure do not.

As sweet as she was to say that, I wish I did, we would have HEALTHY lizards forever, but unfortunitly things are constantly changing and WE all have to KEEP LEARNING !

Enjoy
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PHEve/ Eve

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only in the sense that everyone in this forum has to put up with people like us, ha ha. i think the collareds are pretty sane regardless of your modesty, you are a good lizard keeper
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vonnie
***There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it. Mary Wilson Little ***

oops, forgot the Y in the last post
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vonnie
***There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it. Mary Wilson Little ***

It is just my opinion that no animal should live all alone. I often see wild lizards sunning in pairs. My dog revels in human company, my lizards have learned to tolerate me. (And perhaps realize that I am who feeds them!)
If you don't want babies, you do not have to incubate any eggs that come your way. Should you sucessfully hatch them out, you would have to keep hatchlings about 2 months and perhaps be willing to ship them to new homes. It is against forum rules to discuss purchases, sales, trades or gifts, but it is ok to post baby pictures and wait to see what emails come your way. You could ask forum breeders of C. bicinctores what their sales are like before you decide.
I'm glad you found Eve's page, so you have access to the FAQs in case you have any questions on their care. Can you post a photograph of the lizards if you want an opinion on their species? "Desert" is too vague a description for us to tell. Welcome and I hope you enjoy them.
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Valerie

We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now.
--Martin Luther King, Jr.--

God bless the USA

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oh yeah, get both, i have been looking for a bicinctores female for a while, not drastically searching or anything but looking and i have yet to find one, so get them while you can , ha ha.
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vonnie
***There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it. Mary Wilson Little ***