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Collared Lizards

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2005.
Photo: Collared Lizard - Chimera
Gallery Photo: the4thmonkey

The family Crotaphytidae, or collared lizards, are 12 species in two genera of desert-dwelling reptiles native to the southwest USA and northern Mexico. They are very fast-moving animals, well known for the ability to run on their hind legs, with long limbs and tails, and are carnivorous, feeding mainly on smaller lizards. The name "collared lizard" comes from the lizards' distinct coloration, which includes bands of black around the neck and shoulders that look like a collar. Very active and predatory lizards requiring a large amount of space to run, they prefer high temperatures, up to 105 - 110F (40 - 43C) at their basking spot and 80F (26C) elsewhere in their habitat during the day. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Collared 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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Losing scales or ...
by xelabou - Mar 16, 2005 03:31 PM
3 Mar 17, 2005 07:56 AM
by xelabou
HELP I am worried about my girl!
by Crotaphytusman - Mar 16, 2005 09:44 AM
12 Mar 18, 2005 01:37 PM
by xelabou
12 Mar 17, 2005 08:02 PM
by momto6
What is wrong with the bottom of Houston?
by momto6 - Mar 15, 2005 05:12 PM
6 Mar 16, 2005 03:42 PM
by momto6
Aquaflame DELIGHT :0)
by PHEve - Mar 15, 2005 02:03 PM
1 Mar 15, 2005 03:40 PM
by johne
YELLOWWWWWW HEAD
by PHEve - Mar 14, 2005 10:07 PM
3 Mar 15, 2005 10:50 AM
by PHEve
cannot find an old post
by jeune18 - Mar 14, 2005 09:40 PM
1 Mar 14, 2005 09:56 PM
by PHEve
SHES NOT COMING OUT
by JIM240 - Mar 14, 2005 05:09 PM
1 Mar 14, 2005 06:45 PM
by PHEve
oh thank god
by jeune18 - Mar 13, 2005 09:15 PM
5 Mar 14, 2005 11:21 PM
by PHEve
27 hours
by jeune18 - Mar 13, 2005 04:09 PM
2 Mar 13, 2005 07:40 PM
by jeune18
O/T Lovely LILLY * for you froggie fanciers
by PHEve - Mar 13, 2005 11:27 AM
0 No replies
My baby Cory (C. bicinctores) is growing up
by niki_athena - Mar 13, 2005 09:17 AM
1 Mar 13, 2005 09:28 AM
by PHEve
brumation and behavior
by sledge - Mar 12, 2005 10:38 PM
4 Mar 13, 2005 10:58 AM
by wwwwwells
Seeking "Permian Reptile"
by chris_mcmartin - Mar 12, 2005 08:15 PM
0 No replies
C. Vestigium Glamour girl
by PHEve - Mar 12, 2005 06:53 PM
2 Mar 13, 2005 11:18 AM
by PHEve
Where to find Adult CB collards? Please Reply!
by palex134 - Mar 12, 2005 05:41 PM
2 Mar 15, 2005 07:32 AM
by xelabou
MORE C. Vestigium * LOVERS
by PHEve - Mar 12, 2005 04:35 PM
3 Mar 13, 2005 09:07 AM
by niki_athena
need help finding collareds.
by sledge - Mar 11, 2005 10:50 PM
0 No replies
gravid dickersonae female pic3
by hardcoreherps75 - Mar 11, 2005 09:21 PM
1 Mar 11, 2005 10:30 PM
by jeune18
gravid dickersonae female pic2
by hardcoreherps75 - Mar 11, 2005 09:21 PM
0 No replies
gravid dickersonae female pic1
by hardcoreherps75 - Mar 11, 2005 09:20 PM
1 Mar 12, 2005 09:10 AM
by niki_athena
gravid vestigium female #3
by hardcoreherps75 - Mar 11, 2005 09:19 PM
2 Mar 12, 2005 04:24 PM
by PHEve
gravid vestigium female #2
by hardcoreherps75 - Mar 11, 2005 09:18 PM
0 No replies
gravid vestigium female #1
by hardcoreherps75 - Mar 11, 2005 09:18 PM
0 No replies
O/T Sundae died last night
by shopunke - Mar 11, 2005 07:16 PM
4 Mar 12, 2005 04:49 PM
by PHEve
gloating
by jeune18 - Mar 11, 2005 05:55 PM
1 Mar 12, 2005 09:11 AM
by niki_athena
Yellowhead male
by wwwwwells - Mar 11, 2005 03:08 PM
1 Mar 12, 2005 04:29 PM
by PHEve
Young female vestigium
by wwwwwells - Mar 11, 2005 03:06 PM
0 No replies
Maria
by wwwwwells - Mar 11, 2005 03:05 PM
1 Mar 12, 2005 04:27 PM
by PHEve
Sierra
by wwwwwells - Mar 11, 2005 03:04 PM
1 Mar 12, 2005 04:36 PM
by PHEve
Young dickersonae
by wwwwwells - Mar 11, 2005 03:04 PM
3 Mar 12, 2005 04:39 PM
by PHEve
Young female dickersonae
by wwwwwells - Mar 11, 2005 03:02 PM
2 Mar 12, 2005 08:54 AM
by niki_athena
Rosa
by wwwwwells - Mar 11, 2005 03:02 PM
0 No replies
Pedro
by wwwwwells - Mar 11, 2005 03:01 PM
0 No replies
Miss New Jersy is Back :0)
by PHEve - Mar 10, 2005 11:55 PM
1 Mar 11, 2005 10:48 AM
by jeune18
Fawn went to live with Hermes
by the4thmonkey - Mar 10, 2005 10:08 PM
3 Mar 11, 2005 10:47 AM
by jeune18
1 Mar 11, 2005 02:59 PM
by wwwwwells
Kachina, starting to lay
by PHEve - Mar 10, 2005 10:10 AM
1 Mar 10, 2005 10:15 AM
by jeune18
has anyone ever seen thier collared eating vegeis?
by username854 - Mar 09, 2005 07:35 PM
5 Mar 10, 2005 05:33 PM
by PHEve
Baby, I'm here for you Honey
by PHEve - Mar 09, 2005 02:47 PM
5 Mar 10, 2005 08:24 AM
by johne
the circle of life
by jeune18 - Mar 08, 2005 10:35 PM
4 Mar 09, 2005 03:20 PM
by jeune18
I have a bad gut feeling about Dexter tonight (
by jakeleolizard - Mar 08, 2005 08:43 PM
9 Mar 10, 2005 11:27 AM
by PHEve
Young Kiowa, TAKES first Lover :0)
by PHEve - Mar 08, 2005 04:57 PM
1 Mar 08, 2005 05:02 PM
by PHEve
update website
by halsbandleguaan - Mar 08, 2005 04:53 PM
1 Mar 09, 2005 12:12 AM
by PHEve
STANDING in the doorway WAVING goodbye :0)
by PHEve - Mar 08, 2005 12:27 PM
2 Mar 09, 2005 09:29 AM
by niki_athena
1 Mar 08, 2005 12:45 PM
by jeune18
KINKY , and Sweet
by PHEve - Mar 07, 2005 09:11 PM
1 Mar 08, 2005 09:58 PM
by wwwwwells
Chaco * lounging around
by PHEve - Mar 07, 2005 09:02 PM
0 No replies
collared vs kingworm
by sledge - Mar 07, 2005 07:39 PM
0 No replies
yellowish eastern female.
by sledge - Mar 07, 2005 07:37 PM
3 Mar 09, 2005 09:24 AM
by niki_athena
Female Dickersonae with orange bars.....
by reptoman - Mar 07, 2005 08:18 AM
1 Mar 07, 2005 10:07 AM
by PHEve
young dickersonae female
by wwwwwells - Mar 06, 2005 11:20 PM
2 Mar 09, 2005 09:21 AM
by niki_athena
Vestigium male
by wwwwwells - Mar 06, 2005 11:18 PM
4 Mar 09, 2005 09:18 AM
by niki_athena
Eye shot
by wwwwwells - Mar 06, 2005 11:15 PM
3 Mar 09, 2005 09:16 AM
by niki_athena
pics for you to see.
by sledge - Mar 06, 2005 11:03 PM
0 No replies
will, what do you think from this pic?
by sledge - Mar 06, 2005 10:54 PM
2 Mar 09, 2005 08:47 AM
by niki_athena
gravid eastern collared lizard
by wwwwwells - Mar 06, 2005 10:53 PM
1 Mar 06, 2005 10:54 PM
by PHEve
Gravid female dickersonae
by wwwwwells - Mar 06, 2005 10:49 PM
3 Mar 09, 2005 09:11 AM
by niki_athena
male eastern collared
by sledge - Mar 06, 2005 10:47 PM
3 Mar 07, 2005 10:40 AM
by jeune18
C. vestigium
by wwwwwells - Mar 06, 2005 10:44 PM
2 Mar 06, 2005 11:00 PM
by PHEve
Another male dickersonae
by wwwwwells - Mar 06, 2005 10:39 PM
2 Mar 06, 2005 11:13 PM
by PHEve
Male C. dickersonae
by wwwwwells - Mar 06, 2005 10:37 PM
1 Mar 06, 2005 10:41 PM
by sledge
1st clutch of 2005
by wwwwwells - Mar 06, 2005 10:34 PM
0 No replies
new male and female i just received.
by sledge - Mar 06, 2005 10:28 PM
3 Mar 07, 2005 08:23 PM
by BIG DONNIE BRASC
no ppsts in a while, new pics.
by sledge - Mar 06, 2005 10:26 PM
0 No replies
Singin the bachelor blues!
by Antioch - Mar 06, 2005 05:05 PM
1 Mar 06, 2005 05:31 PM
by jeune18
Medical problem
by lindax - Mar 06, 2005 02:47 PM
2 Mar 08, 2005 08:50 PM
by jakeleolizard
Pentax Optio 30 and more ...
by xelabou - Mar 06, 2005 09:00 AM
2 Mar 06, 2005 10:04 AM
by PHEve
o/t one foot
by jeune18 - Mar 05, 2005 10:18 PM
3 Mar 06, 2005 10:57 AM
by jeune18
4 Mar 06, 2005 02:40 PM
by jeune18
I'm really worrying now
by lilmouthy - Mar 05, 2005 07:54 AM
6 Mar 08, 2005 09:07 PM
by jakeleolizard
i need some answers......
by JIM240 - Mar 04, 2005 01:55 PM
3 Mar 05, 2005 01:26 PM
by JIM240
AMAZINGLY YELLOWHEADED Apache , with Iroquois
by PHEve - Mar 03, 2005 01:23 PM
3 Mar 04, 2005 08:54 PM
by wwwwwells
green and orange gertie
by jeune18 - Mar 03, 2005 12:25 PM
1 Mar 03, 2005 12:56 PM
by PHEve
A collard lizard neighbor
by rhino5 - Mar 02, 2005 02:29 PM
1 Mar 03, 2005 12:55 PM
by PHEve
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