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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.

Topic Replies Last Post
Looking for caresheets for leopard and collared lizards
by TylerStewart - Mar 17, 2004 09:05 PM
2 Mar 18, 2004 05:13 PM
by TylerStewart
Where do you guys collect collareds?
by koreth - Mar 17, 2004 06:23 PM
3 Mar 18, 2004 09:20 PM
by chris_mcmartin
5 Mar 18, 2004 09:39 AM
by Johne
gravid C. dickersonae
by wwwwwells - Mar 17, 2004 10:47 AM
4 Mar 17, 2004 11:17 AM
by PHEve
Grumpy
by funkymonkey - Mar 17, 2004 04:57 AM
0 No replies
Worried about Dexter again ... think he is sick
by jakeleolizard - Mar 16, 2004 03:04 PM
5 Mar 18, 2004 12:45 PM
by jakeleolizard
Sick Baby....Worried Mom.....Help
by windyj420 - Mar 16, 2004 07:20 AM
4 Mar 16, 2004 02:16 PM
by PHEve
Retained molt
by danread - Mar 16, 2004 07:17 AM
2 Mar 18, 2004 08:21 AM
by danread
My results for the weekend
by crotaphytuskidd - Mar 15, 2004 07:58 PM
4 Mar 16, 2004 11:25 AM
by Johne
Hot collared action
by koreth - Mar 15, 2004 07:09 PM
2 Mar 16, 2004 05:02 AM
by jumbo
oh eve...by the way
by carrotfairy - Mar 15, 2004 04:55 PM
1 Mar 15, 2004 07:04 PM
by PHEve
ya know you're sick when....
by carrotfairy - Mar 15, 2004 02:13 PM
4 Mar 17, 2004 11:29 AM
by Johne
Sequoia ** little light yeller girl
by PHEve - Mar 15, 2004 01:32 PM
0 No replies
Dickerson Collared Breeding Questions.
by spokanelady - Mar 15, 2004 01:27 AM
4 Mar 19, 2004 07:21 PM
by spokanelady
0 No replies
male collared
by ehuante - Mar 14, 2004 01:41 PM
2 Mar 14, 2004 09:31 PM
by PHEve
C. vestigium female
by wwwwwells - Mar 13, 2004 10:07 AM
1 Mar 13, 2004 01:11 PM
by PHEve
Some gravid pics
by wwwwwells - Mar 13, 2004 10:04 AM
2 Mar 13, 2004 10:06 AM
by wwwwwells
Going a-field...
by Crotaphytuskidd - Mar 12, 2004 08:36 PM
2 Mar 13, 2004 09:53 AM
by wwwwwells
Enjoying a quiet evening together
by koreth - Mar 12, 2004 12:52 PM
1 Mar 12, 2004 01:02 PM
by eve
Alexandra bulking up
by koreth - Mar 12, 2004 12:48 PM
0 No replies
is this possible
by whiptaildude05 - Mar 12, 2004 12:18 PM
2 Mar 12, 2004 07:13 PM
by whiptaildude05
Guess what I'll be collecting this May???
by johne - Mar 12, 2004 11:27 AM
4 Mar 13, 2004 09:50 AM
by PHEve
Now i am starting to worry
by funkymonkey - Mar 12, 2004 03:54 AM
8 Mar 15, 2004 03:38 AM
by funkymonkey
5 Mar 12, 2004 06:59 PM
by ralphthelizard
How do lizards get worms?
by hhhsbandmom - Mar 11, 2004 07:09 AM
7 Mar 11, 2004 01:52 PM
by Johne
It is the newcomer
by sleeper - Mar 11, 2004 06:55 AM
5 Mar 11, 2004 11:18 PM
by sleeper
first collared sighting of the year
by wwwwwells - Mar 10, 2004 09:53 PM
8 Mar 12, 2004 07:38 AM
by tgreb
KING Kong the ole Free Roamer pic :0)
by eve - Mar 10, 2004 05:20 PM
4 Mar 11, 2004 10:59 AM
by eve
1 Mar 10, 2004 05:05 PM
by eve
See he's Happy
by urprettyone - Mar 10, 2004 04:03 PM
2 Mar 10, 2004 05:07 PM
by eve
The Condo
by urprettyone - Mar 10, 2004 04:02 PM
3 Mar 10, 2004 10:00 PM
by wwwwwells
Sheay and his new Condo
by urprettyone - Mar 10, 2004 03:59 PM
1 Mar 10, 2004 05:27 PM
by eve
Are Dickersonae commonly available collareds?
by Icarus - Mar 10, 2004 02:08 PM
5 Mar 10, 2004 10:04 PM
by wwwwwells
5 Mar 10, 2004 10:01 PM
by wwwwwells
Male aquaflame *getting to be a BROOZER *
by eve - Mar 10, 2004 10:14 AM
0 No replies
My youngest Male 9months
by eve - Mar 09, 2004 05:52 PM
2 Mar 10, 2004 05:32 PM
by eve
~ Chaco male Yellowhead ~
by eve - Mar 09, 2004 01:52 PM
4 Mar 10, 2004 09:51 AM
by wwwwwells
A question
by Crotaphytuskidd - Mar 09, 2004 12:24 PM
2 Mar 10, 2004 12:59 PM
by Crotaphytuskidd
4 Mar 10, 2004 01:03 PM
by Crotaphytuskidd
~ A Cocky looking KINKY ~ male yellowhead
by eve - Mar 08, 2004 06:01 PM
2 Mar 08, 2004 09:40 PM
by wwwwwells
Eve will love this.....
by sbshortie - Mar 08, 2004 10:41 AM
3 Mar 08, 2004 06:04 PM
by eve
gravid C. nebrius
by wwwwwells - Mar 08, 2004 08:27 AM
4 Mar 08, 2004 09:39 PM
by wwwwwells
C. dickersonae sunning
by wwwwwells - Mar 08, 2004 08:25 AM
3 Mar 09, 2004 02:04 PM
by JohnStyner
Has anyone ever seen this before.
by mech220 - Mar 07, 2004 08:41 PM
2 Mar 07, 2004 09:10 PM
by mech220
Perhaps you guys can help.
by crotaphytuskidd - Mar 07, 2004 07:48 PM
7 Mar 08, 2004 12:50 PM
by Johne
Hey Eve Tonto is beautiful! ........
by tgreb - Mar 07, 2004 02:39 PM
1 Mar 07, 2004 02:52 PM
by eve
Help!!
by Herpin1579 - Mar 07, 2004 02:32 PM
7 Mar 08, 2004 11:12 AM
by Johne
Collared lizards and vegetables?
by Firenze - Mar 07, 2004 12:52 PM
4 Mar 07, 2004 03:01 PM
by eve
3 Mar 07, 2004 10:22 AM
by eve
3 Mar 07, 2004 10:05 AM
by skyliner
Puck goes bonkers for his new lady
by koreth - Mar 07, 2004 02:31 AM
4 Mar 07, 2004 10:53 AM
by eve
Hey JohnEEE... about those red-heads...
by antioch - Mar 06, 2004 09:13 PM
4 Mar 07, 2004 02:06 AM
by skyliner
WELL !! SOMETHING HAPPENED:
by cremalgamator - Mar 06, 2004 07:38 PM
2 Mar 06, 2004 11:13 PM
by DC
Moving right along.....
by sbshortie - Mar 06, 2004 06:01 PM
3 Mar 07, 2004 10:16 AM
by eve
Tonto & his Lovely Kewanee ** Yellowhead Day
by eve - Mar 06, 2004 04:26 PM
4 Mar 07, 2004 12:45 PM
by eve
4 Mar 07, 2004 01:31 AM
by skyliner
My little yellowhead female from Will Wells..
by Johne - Mar 06, 2004 10:04 AM
7 Mar 07, 2004 02:00 AM
by Johne
Please help
by suspiria - Mar 05, 2004 08:44 PM
1 Mar 05, 2004 10:31 PM
by DC
My lizard Family
by JohnStyner - Mar 05, 2004 01:34 PM
2 Mar 05, 2004 03:18 PM
by eve
Its hot
by JohnStyner - Mar 05, 2004 01:23 PM
0 No replies
Lonely Little Blue
by hhhsbandmom - Mar 05, 2004 12:38 PM
2 Mar 05, 2004 03:28 PM
by eve
Springtime is coming!
by Crotaphytuskidd - Mar 05, 2004 12:21 PM
1 Mar 05, 2004 01:59 PM
by johne
Condolences
by Crotaphytuskidd - Mar 05, 2004 12:12 PM
0 No replies
2 Mar 05, 2004 10:23 PM
by DC
Sick Girl didn't make it through the night
by hhhsbandmom - Mar 05, 2004 07:12 AM
1 Mar 05, 2004 10:03 AM
by eve
Sick Collard - How much baby food etc.
by hhhsbandmom - Mar 04, 2004 06:30 PM
2 Mar 05, 2004 02:27 AM
by cremalgamator
Keep in Touch
by CorderoCrotaphyt - Mar 04, 2004 05:14 PM
0 No replies
Up to something !! BUT what????????????
by eve - Mar 04, 2004 02:30 PM
3 Mar 05, 2004 02:31 AM
by sbshortie
8 more aquaflame eggs
by JohnStyner - Mar 04, 2004 09:46 AM
2 Mar 04, 2004 11:14 AM
by Johne
Hello, Jason Wagner, Will Wells and others
by CorderoCrotaphyt - Mar 04, 2004 12:59 AM
2 Mar 04, 2004 11:16 AM
by Johne
OSIRIS is so pleased,
by cremalgamator - Mar 03, 2004 07:04 PM
9 Mar 05, 2004 03:26 PM
by eve
Hello!
by Crotaphytuskidd - Mar 03, 2004 05:39 PM
1 Mar 03, 2004 06:00 PM
by eve
It's gonna be scary when I have human babies....
by sbshortie - Mar 03, 2004 11:23 AM
7 Mar 03, 2004 01:27 PM
by sbshortie
0 No replies
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