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Spiny/Fence Lizards
The spiny lizards are the genus Sceloporus in the family Phrynosomatidae and includes some of the most commonly seen lizards in the United States. There are over 90 species in this genus currently organized in to 21 species groups. Most are typically colored in shades of gray or brown, with keeled scales. They are insectivorous, consuming a wide variety of spiders, beetles, and other insects, but they will sometimes also consume tender vegetation. Sceloporus are usually medium-sized species of lizard found along forest edges, rock piles, and rotting logs or stumps in the United States. They are sometimes referred to as prairie lizards, fence swift, or fence lizards. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of species and subspecies of Sceloporus lizards. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.
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Western fence lifespan
by chameleanman - Nov 12, 2004 01:44 PM |
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Nov 16, 2004 12:55 AM by jasonw |
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Heres one of the 8 baby emerald swifts born on Oct 30th
by PHEve - Nov 04, 2004 02:07 PM |
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Nov 28, 2004 11:36 PM by aliceinwl |
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eastern fence lizards
by fugidoll - Nov 01, 2004 07:34 AM |
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Nov 15, 2004 12:01 PM by tupinambis |
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My Female Emerald gave birth today :0)
by PHEve - Oct 30, 2004 11:16 PM |
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Nov 04, 2004 09:47 AM by PHEve |
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Help! My Fence lizards have ticks!
by cougar101 - Oct 23, 2004 10:29 AM |
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Oct 26, 2004 11:14 PM by jasonw |
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Western Fence Lizard bleeding from eyes. Any Ideas?
by jasonw - Oct 20, 2004 01:09 PM |
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Oct 22, 2004 12:17 PM by jasonw |
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Toning down a bit
by Jasonw - Oct 08, 2004 01:13 PM |
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Are Desert Spinies Cannibalistic?
by derangedcowbrain - Oct 05, 2004 08:30 PM |
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Oct 11, 2004 07:07 PM by tobassmaster |
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In regards to albinos
by jasonw - Oct 01, 2004 02:01 PM |
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Blue spiny lizard
by tobassmaster - Sep 25, 2004 08:58 PM |
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Agresion in fence Lizards?
by jasonw - Sep 24, 2004 01:39 PM |
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Sep 24, 2004 02:47 PM by jasonw |
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Young desert spiny
by wwwwwells - Sep 22, 2004 03:27 PM |
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Granite Spiny
by wwwwwells - Sep 22, 2004 03:26 PM |
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Granite Spiny questions.... Help!!
by Mollyskali - Sep 20, 2004 11:23 PM |
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Sep 21, 2004 12:15 PM by wwwwwells |
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fence lizard cage setups
by decker1313 - Sep 19, 2004 04:15 PM |
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Sep 20, 2004 10:19 PM by jasonw |
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Captive bred Granite Spiny
by wwwwwells - Sep 19, 2004 11:33 AM |
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Sep 20, 2004 09:53 PM by tobassmaster |
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wanted information about spiny crevice lizard
by leogrl - Sep 18, 2004 02:23 AM |
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Sep 18, 2004 10:40 AM by jasonw |
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im worried
by madwill - Aug 29, 2004 08:21 PM |
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Sep 17, 2004 02:52 PM by jasonw |
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Please identify
by Philfrank - Aug 17, 2004 11:05 PM |
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Western Fence Lizard Compatible?
by Paullywog - Aug 09, 2004 05:50 PM |
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Sep 01, 2004 05:37 PM by Paullywog |
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Finding fewer this year in WA
by tonymaldonado - Aug 09, 2004 03:19 AM |
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How to Tell (Male or Female?)
by Raptorman - Aug 06, 2004 06:14 PM |
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Aug 08, 2004 12:56 AM by Raptorman |
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Long Tailed Brush Lizard..?
by jeph - Jul 30, 2004 02:42 AM |
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Aug 03, 2004 12:17 PM by Crotaphytuskidd |
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Heres a gravid western fence lizard pic..
by jeph - Jul 30, 2004 02:38 AM |
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a pic from spring...
by jeph - Jul 30, 2004 02:34 AM |
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Adapting to captivity?
by Paullywog - Jul 26, 2004 11:16 AM |
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Jul 29, 2004 01:11 PM by jasonw |
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FENCE LIZARD CARE NEEDED and a few other questions
by Paullywog - Jul 25, 2004 09:13 AM |
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Jul 29, 2004 01:17 PM by jasonw |
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3 more E.Fence Lizard PICS...
by carl3 - Jul 17, 2004 09:51 PM |
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Eastern Fence Lizards in their natural environment...Field PICS...
by carl3 - Jul 17, 2004 09:47 PM |
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western fence lizards illegal to collect in idaho?
by Paullywog - Jul 14, 2004 06:51 PM |
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Jul 28, 2004 12:24 AM by sfezio |
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Any Pink Bellied Swift Owners Want to Share Some Experiences?
by elcheal - Jul 02, 2004 08:19 AM |
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head bobbing
by sfezio - Jul 01, 2004 11:01 PM |
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Jul 18, 2004 12:30 AM by sfezio |
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Sceloporus variabilis variabilis, pink bellie swift
by Reptile_Model - Jun 03, 2004 03:53 AM |
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Jun 13, 2004 12:37 PM by jasonw |
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Interesting observation
by jasonw - May 07, 2004 01:26 PM |
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Western Fence Lizard research help
by jasonw - Apr 29, 2004 11:49 AM |
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Breeding
by WolfGirl591 - Apr 15, 2004 12:35 AM |
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Jun 03, 2004 04:27 AM by Reptile_Model |
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new western fence lizard caught
by cillie - Apr 11, 2004 10:02 PM |
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Apr 29, 2004 11:47 AM by jasonw |
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spiny/fence lizard cages
by decker1313 - Mar 23, 2004 08:11 PM |
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Mountain spiny lizards??
by lizardlover6655 - Mar 21, 2004 09:18 PM |
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Mar 29, 2004 02:33 PM by jasonw |
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Does anyone
by Crotaphytuskidd - Mar 19, 2004 12:32 PM |
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Saw some magister!
by crotaphytuskidd - Mar 14, 2004 01:35 PM |
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i have a question
by carrottail - Mar 07, 2004 10:43 PM |
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Mar 08, 2004 12:17 PM by Crotaphytuskidd |
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hello!
by Crotaphytuskidd - Mar 06, 2004 01:54 AM |
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pink bellied swift?
by decker1313 - Feb 27, 2004 10:00 PM |
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Mar 01, 2004 09:45 PM by Esther |
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emerald swifts
by gorgon1953 - Feb 08, 2004 03:01 PM |
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winter time visitor
by EatMeCritters - Feb 07, 2004 02:19 PM |
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Collared Swift
by to_the_sun - Feb 06, 2004 01:17 PM |
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crevice spiny lizard
by r2402 - Jan 23, 2004 07:31 PM |
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