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Collared Lizards

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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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( SIGH )
by JIM240 - Apr 02, 2004 07:43 AM
2 Apr 02, 2004 10:46 AM
by PHEve
3 Apr 01, 2004 11:14 PM
by PHEve
Young Mojave out today
by wwwwwells - Apr 01, 2004 04:31 PM
1 Apr 01, 2004 08:39 PM
by PHEve
7 Apr 01, 2004 11:10 PM
by PHEve
Gravid Mojave
by wwwwwells - Apr 01, 2004 11:14 AM
4 Apr 01, 2004 12:53 PM
by PHEve
Gravid collareds
by wwwwwells - Apr 01, 2004 11:12 AM
0 No replies
C. bicinctores in the wild
by wwwwwells - Apr 01, 2004 11:11 AM
1 Apr 01, 2004 12:55 PM
by PHEve
7 Apr 01, 2004 12:53 PM
by PHEve
Anyone direct me to a really good caresheet plz?
by leopfan - Mar 31, 2004 09:27 PM
2 Mar 31, 2004 11:08 PM
by leopfan
sleeping differently
by JIM240 - Mar 31, 2004 05:59 PM
1 Mar 31, 2004 10:58 PM
by skyliner
just a few egg box questions
by jeune18 - Mar 30, 2004 08:37 PM
4 Apr 01, 2004 11:18 AM
by jeune18
is it time yet?
by JIM240 - Mar 30, 2004 08:12 PM
3 Apr 01, 2004 10:28 AM
by johne
Awwwww man
by sbshortie - Mar 30, 2004 06:46 PM
1 Mar 30, 2004 08:02 PM
by PHEve
I love Collareds ! :0)
by PHEve - Mar 30, 2004 06:12 PM
5 Mar 31, 2004 05:28 PM
by Johne
Some flour. fixtures are much better at producing uvb
by JohnStyner - Mar 30, 2004 04:04 PM
4 Mar 31, 2004 01:14 PM
by skyliner
Skin problem
by Chris S. - Mar 30, 2004 11:56 AM
6 Mar 31, 2004 03:21 PM
by PHEve
How long after stopping force feeding for them to eat?
by hhhsbandmom - Mar 30, 2004 09:38 AM
1 Mar 30, 2004 09:55 AM
by Johne
OK GOOD
by JIM240 - Mar 30, 2004 06:50 AM
0 No replies
What do your egg-laying areas look like?
by koreth - Mar 30, 2004 02:01 AM
3 Mar 30, 2004 11:30 AM
by Johne
you sold KONG???!!!!
by JIM240 - Mar 29, 2004 08:38 PM
3 Mar 30, 2004 09:53 AM
by PHEve
my lizards..........
by JIM240 - Mar 29, 2004 07:22 PM
0 No replies
My Chia, seems to be gearing up !
by PHEve - Mar 29, 2004 06:05 PM
1 Mar 30, 2004 02:33 PM
by skyliner
thanks for everything...but im not quite done
by JIM240 - Mar 29, 2004 05:53 PM
1 Mar 29, 2004 06:01 PM
by PHEve
she's not so big
by JIM240 - Mar 29, 2004 02:46 PM
2 Mar 29, 2004 03:05 PM
by eve
just feeding them now
by JIM240 - Mar 29, 2004 02:33 PM
1 Mar 29, 2004 02:46 PM
by SKYLINER
8 Mar 30, 2004 03:42 PM
by skyliner
Now I am really confussed !?!?!?
by funkymonkey - Mar 29, 2004 03:11 AM
12 Mar 29, 2004 02:37 PM
by SKYLINER
i feel jim's pain
by jeune18 - Mar 29, 2004 02:18 AM
5 Mar 29, 2004 11:51 AM
by johne
boys or girls or both?
by JIM240 - Mar 28, 2004 07:42 PM
1 Mar 28, 2004 09:12 PM
by PHEve
Is he lonely???
by antioch - Mar 28, 2004 07:28 PM
10 Mar 29, 2004 02:43 PM
by SKYLINER
i forgot to say...
by JIM240 - Mar 28, 2004 01:43 PM
1 Mar 28, 2004 02:01 PM
by PHEve
More Questions
by JIM240 - Mar 28, 2004 01:38 PM
1 Mar 28, 2004 01:51 PM
by PHEve
WHAT DO I DO?
by JIM240 - Mar 28, 2004 11:15 AM
1 Mar 28, 2004 12:57 PM
by PHEve
hey eve
by JIM240 - Mar 28, 2004 10:44 AM
0 No replies
bruises?
by lindax - Mar 28, 2004 09:44 AM
1 Mar 28, 2004 02:06 PM
by PHEve
Pets who like pets
by ETChipotle - Mar 27, 2004 10:35 PM
0 No replies
living dragons is on monday night..................
by skyliner - Mar 27, 2004 07:56 AM
1 Mar 27, 2004 11:23 PM
by wwwwwells
2 Mar 28, 2004 10:49 PM
by PHEve
POST PICS!!!
by dazz - Mar 27, 2004 04:37 AM
0 No replies
A bit of a size difference
by koreth - Mar 26, 2004 04:46 PM
0 No replies
He didnt make it
by windyj420 - Mar 26, 2004 12:21 PM
3 Mar 27, 2004 07:50 AM
by skyliner
Do you soak ??
by funkymonkey - Mar 26, 2004 10:08 AM
4 Mar 27, 2004 07:51 AM
by skyliner
8 Mar 28, 2004 01:41 PM
by PHEve
3 Sisters
by JohnStyner - Mar 25, 2004 10:15 AM
5 Mar 27, 2004 07:54 AM
by skyliner
2 Mar 26, 2004 01:21 AM
by skyliner
Has anyone:
by Crotaphytuskidd - Mar 24, 2004 04:53 PM
5 Mar 26, 2004 08:29 PM
by wwwwwells
13 Mar 25, 2004 11:05 AM
by PHEve
Dimensions for new enclosure!
by dazz - Mar 24, 2004 01:37 AM
1 Mar 24, 2004 06:41 AM
by danread
2 Mar 24, 2004 11:39 AM
by skyliner
4 Mar 25, 2004 10:01 AM
by jmpeniche
3 Mar 24, 2004 12:44 AM
by skyliner
does anybody know the price of this lizard???????
by wesley928 - Mar 23, 2004 01:46 PM
1 Mar 23, 2004 02:18 PM
by PHEve
Kinky fired up and looking Fit
by PHEve - Mar 23, 2004 12:31 PM
1 Mar 23, 2004 03:04 PM
by skyliner
NEW TANK!!
by dazz - Mar 23, 2004 08:29 AM
0 No replies
Wild Red Headed Agama (A. agama africana)
by Johne - Mar 22, 2004 04:22 PM
12 Mar 23, 2004 09:58 PM
by PHEve
5 Mar 23, 2004 03:13 PM
by skyliner
Chili with a bit more Spice...
by Johne - Mar 22, 2004 04:16 PM
0 No replies
Another pic from last season
by Johne - Mar 22, 2004 04:14 PM
0 No replies
Warning...old picture...
by Johne - Mar 22, 2004 04:12 PM
0 No replies
Question about heat....
by windyj420 - Mar 22, 2004 10:02 AM
4 Mar 22, 2004 01:04 PM
by Johne
Took Dexter to the vet...
by jakeleolizard - Mar 22, 2004 07:58 AM
3 Mar 22, 2004 01:13 PM
by jakeleolizard
Update on sick baby......
by windyj420 - Mar 22, 2004 07:03 AM
1 Mar 22, 2004 09:27 AM
by Johne
Collared lizard with Eumeces schneideri?
by Firenze - Mar 21, 2004 02:34 PM
4 Mar 23, 2004 08:55 AM
by Firenze
Question about temp.
by Mizar 21 - Mar 21, 2004 09:44 AM
1 Mar 22, 2004 09:31 AM
by Johne
help me argh!
by sbshortie - Mar 20, 2004 10:01 PM
1 Mar 20, 2004 11:12 PM
by PHEve
9 Mar 22, 2004 01:04 PM
by PHEve
male collared
by ehuante - Mar 19, 2004 07:17 PM
2 Mar 22, 2004 10:28 PM
by ehuante
Kinky's getting SEXY Romancing Chinook :0)
by PHEve - Mar 19, 2004 12:17 PM
3 Mar 19, 2004 10:31 PM
by kristinL568
MY LIZARD IS WILD!!!
by dazz - Mar 19, 2004 03:31 AM
1 Mar 19, 2004 10:43 AM
by johne
Miss New Jersy *** another pretty pose !
by PHEve - Mar 18, 2004 11:22 PM
4 Mar 19, 2004 05:39 PM
by PHEve
Good Looking Aquaflame Male :0)
by PHEve - Mar 18, 2004 11:01 PM
3 Mar 19, 2004 12:21 PM
by PHEve
Odd Behavior
by sbshortie - Mar 18, 2004 02:21 PM
2 Mar 18, 2004 06:33 PM
by sbshortie
Eye Problems...
by girliegirl - Mar 18, 2004 01:31 PM
10 Mar 23, 2004 03:17 PM
by skyliner
Captured on film...(!)
by DC - Mar 18, 2004 11:08 AM
8 Mar 19, 2004 09:02 AM
by wwwwwells
Sick Little Blue Update
by hhhsbandmom - Mar 18, 2004 07:35 AM
2 Mar 18, 2004 11:54 AM
by hhhsbandmom
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