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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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SLOW forum pic :0)
by eve - Feb 12, 2004 06:35 PM
0 No replies
SLOW forum pic :0)
by eve - Feb 12, 2004 06:32 PM
0 No replies
SLOW forum pics LOL
by eve - Feb 12, 2004 06:29 PM
0 No replies
PHOTOS!
by dazz - Feb 12, 2004 05:51 AM
2 Feb 12, 2004 09:58 AM
by eve
ralph again..
by ralphthelizard - Feb 11, 2004 01:23 PM
1 Feb 11, 2004 06:06 PM
by eve
Ummmm
by sbshortie - Feb 11, 2004 01:19 PM
6 Feb 13, 2004 08:29 AM
by eve
Weird sleeping position
by ralphthelizard - Feb 11, 2004 12:57 PM
3 Feb 11, 2004 06:15 PM
by eve
PROGRESS!!
by dazz - Feb 11, 2004 01:18 AM
1 Feb 11, 2004 05:50 AM
by eve
need animals
by gorgon1953 - Feb 10, 2004 11:34 AM
5 Feb 10, 2004 06:51 PM
by eve
UPDATE!!
by dazz - Feb 10, 2004 02:35 AM
1 Feb 10, 2004 10:29 AM
by eve
The CHINO dude :0) C. Vestigum
by eve - Feb 09, 2004 03:52 PM
4 Feb 10, 2004 10:31 AM
by eve
NEED URGENT ADVICE!!!!!!!
by dazz - Feb 08, 2004 12:28 PM
2 Feb 08, 2004 01:41 PM
by eve
Brumation and eating sand.
by MECH220 - Feb 07, 2004 03:35 PM
4 Feb 08, 2004 01:29 PM
by DC
dazz
by dazz - Feb 06, 2004 04:57 PM
3 Feb 08, 2004 11:50 AM
by rosej
Incubators ??
by funkymonkey - Feb 06, 2004 07:33 AM
4 Feb 06, 2004 01:45 PM
by Johne
VERY CONFUSED!!
by dazz - Feb 06, 2004 03:10 AM
1 Feb 06, 2004 09:00 AM
by johne
just a few questions!
by dazz - Feb 06, 2004 02:04 AM
1 Feb 06, 2004 09:40 AM
by eve
0 No replies
possible broken toe?
by ralphthelizard - Feb 04, 2004 06:53 PM
4 Feb 05, 2004 01:12 PM
by eve
Zuni my BLUE guy !
by eve - Feb 04, 2004 02:37 PM
2 Feb 04, 2004 03:01 PM
by eve
3 Feb 04, 2004 09:54 AM
by johne
Full shot of my PALE girl Sequoia
by eve - Feb 03, 2004 10:37 PM
0 No replies
lethargic lizard
by troy13 - Feb 03, 2004 09:12 PM
1 Feb 03, 2004 10:51 PM
by eve
Temp steady at about 50 degrees
by ETChipotle - Feb 03, 2004 04:46 PM
1 Feb 03, 2004 06:49 PM
by eve
Collard featured in Superbowl Ad?
by ILLPHACEN - Feb 02, 2004 09:02 PM
3 Feb 03, 2004 01:58 PM
by eve
vestigium wanted
by ehuante - Feb 01, 2004 10:37 PM
1 Feb 02, 2004 04:11 PM
by eve
Collaris pair
by wwwwwells - Feb 01, 2004 10:12 PM
4 Feb 02, 2004 09:44 PM
by wwwwwells
Upset female
by wwwwwells - Feb 01, 2004 10:11 PM
8 Feb 04, 2004 09:43 AM
by eve
Bad News
by azlunchbox - Feb 01, 2004 12:42 PM
2 Feb 01, 2004 03:29 PM
by eve
A Spicey shot
by Johne - Feb 01, 2004 12:42 PM
3 Feb 01, 2004 09:52 PM
by wwwwwells
Herp people and events
by bluepony - Feb 01, 2004 11:20 AM
4 Feb 02, 2004 10:32 PM
by PHFaust
2 Feb 01, 2004 11:42 AM
by lissag25
DO NOT DISTURB
by eve - Jan 30, 2004 02:29 PM
3 Feb 01, 2004 10:54 PM
by eve
Dexter's nose is bleeding
by jakeleolizard - Jan 30, 2004 12:06 PM
1 Jan 30, 2004 02:16 PM
by eve
Bluey & Peachyfeet
by JohnStyner - Jan 29, 2004 11:13 PM
4 Jan 30, 2004 09:37 AM
by eve
9 Feb 01, 2004 09:55 PM
by wwwwwells
4 Jan 30, 2004 09:06 AM
by Johne
Got a Hoba Vator.........now what?????
by 2doozy - Jan 29, 2004 09:16 PM
1 Jan 29, 2004 09:49 PM
by Johne
The famous collared STANCE :0)
by eve - Jan 29, 2004 06:11 PM
7 Jan 31, 2004 11:36 AM
by eve
2 Jan 29, 2004 09:21 PM
by 2doozy
1 Jan 29, 2004 01:58 PM
by skyliner
My ordeal with bacterial lump on my collard's head.
by illphacen - Jan 28, 2004 08:27 PM
3 Jan 29, 2004 11:22 AM
by eve
Find a review ???
by skits - Jan 28, 2004 04:28 PM
2 Jan 29, 2004 04:21 PM
by skits
new member / first pic
by John-C - Jan 28, 2004 03:44 PM
7 Jan 29, 2004 02:27 PM
by eve
My Pretty Chinook has awakened :0)
by eve - Jan 28, 2004 11:33 AM
5 Jan 29, 2004 02:01 PM
by skyliner
Da Little Guy
by eve - Jan 27, 2004 05:22 PM
8 Jan 29, 2004 02:07 PM
by skyliner
Long Time...
by kev - Jan 27, 2004 02:58 PM
2 Jan 27, 2004 05:11 PM
by eve
Timmy Update
by azlunchbox - Jan 27, 2004 11:45 AM
3 Jan 27, 2004 02:14 PM
by johne
6 ft vivarium
by JohnStyner - Jan 27, 2004 09:29 AM
6 Jan 27, 2004 02:35 PM
by johne
4 ft vivarium
by JohnStyner - Jan 27, 2004 09:24 AM
2 Jan 29, 2004 01:34 PM
by JohnStyner
Outcasts
by JohnStyner - Jan 27, 2004 09:23 AM
5 Feb 10, 2004 10:06 PM
by Lies
Bluey& Peachyfeet
by JohnStyner - Jan 27, 2004 09:19 AM
1 Jan 27, 2004 09:29 AM
by Johne
Holy Cow Squashy looks TWICE as nice now
by eve - Jan 26, 2004 04:47 PM
5 Jan 27, 2004 10:16 AM
by eve
More pics, but O/T...
by lauraLSU - Jan 25, 2004 03:00 PM
3 Jan 25, 2004 09:30 PM
by lauraLSU
OK, now questions...
by lauraLSU - Jan 25, 2004 02:59 PM
4 Jan 25, 2004 09:26 PM
by lauraLSU
Johne, the wait is over!
by lauraLSU - Jan 25, 2004 02:49 PM
5 Jan 25, 2004 05:35 PM
by Johne
Need setup ideas....please post pics
by boastud - Jan 25, 2004 12:57 AM
5 Jan 26, 2004 03:01 PM
by eve
Cacti
by Tanthalasa - Jan 24, 2004 04:02 PM
4 Jan 25, 2004 05:22 PM
by eve
1 Jan 23, 2004 08:05 PM
by 2doozy
1 Jan 23, 2004 04:50 PM
by eve
Chenoa nice pose * Just playing with camera
by eve - Jan 23, 2004 02:26 PM
2 Jan 23, 2004 04:54 PM
by eve
anyone on this board breed collard lizards?
by boastud - Jan 23, 2004 01:12 AM
6 Jan 23, 2004 09:58 PM
by Johne
O/T Watch out for Goblins
by eve - Jan 22, 2004 11:08 PM
1 Jan 22, 2004 11:33 PM
by eve
6 Jan 23, 2004 03:37 PM
by skyliner
1 Jan 22, 2004 11:58 AM
by eve
15 Jan 23, 2004 08:03 PM
by 2doozy
3 Jan 21, 2004 02:39 PM
by skyliner
my little Nimbus
by 2doozy - Jan 21, 2004 07:07 AM
4 Jan 21, 2004 05:46 PM
by lauraLSU
1 Jan 21, 2004 06:33 AM
by eve
new little boy
by 2doozy - Jan 20, 2004 10:24 PM
4 Jan 23, 2004 08:04 PM
by 2doozy
really strange question
by sbshortie - Jan 20, 2004 02:24 AM
7 Jan 21, 2004 03:10 PM
by ralphthelizard
waxworms
by skits - Jan 19, 2004 06:46 PM
1 Jan 20, 2004 09:22 AM
by lauraLSU
O/T here's a pic of my most photogenic child!
by lauraLSU - Jan 19, 2004 05:13 PM
6 Jan 21, 2004 02:54 PM
by lauraLSU
My first pic, baby Fiesta!
by lauraLSU - Jan 19, 2004 04:54 PM
9 Jan 23, 2004 09:11 PM
by kristinL568
Sheay loves me
by urprettyone - Jan 19, 2004 04:09 PM
1 Jan 20, 2004 10:15 AM
by eve
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