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Collared Lizards

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
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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I know I haven't posted in a while....
by kristinL568 - Nov 10, 2003 07:11 PM
1 Nov 11, 2003 12:00 AM
by eve
breeding
by m1k3_88 - Nov 10, 2003 03:10 PM
1 Nov 10, 2003 03:27 PM
by johne
2 Nov 10, 2003 05:49 PM
by eve
2 Nov 10, 2003 05:44 PM
by eve
First lot of many questions
by funkymonkey - Nov 10, 2003 06:53 AM
4 Nov 10, 2003 10:57 AM
by eve
My new cage for 1.2 of my collareds
by jumbo - Nov 09, 2003 11:45 AM
5 Nov 09, 2003 10:23 PM
by wwwwwells
Hungry Collard?
by Ackbarred1 - Nov 09, 2003 08:04 AM
2 Nov 09, 2003 11:56 AM
by DC
Four more quick pics...various collareds
by Johne - Nov 08, 2003 11:12 PM
3 Nov 09, 2003 10:22 PM
by wwwwwells
6 Nov 08, 2003 04:24 PM
by eve
~ YO Wheres Our Heat ~
by eve - Nov 07, 2003 10:37 PM
4 Nov 08, 2003 11:29 AM
by eve
1 Nov 07, 2003 09:21 PM
by eve
heres a pic for eve
by ralphthelizard - Nov 07, 2003 12:56 PM
4 Nov 07, 2003 04:49 PM
by eve
Be Gentle on the new boy
by funkymonkey - Nov 07, 2003 11:24 AM
2 Nov 07, 2003 12:16 PM
by eve
~ Underneath It All ~
by eve - Nov 07, 2003 11:00 AM
2 Nov 07, 2003 02:30 PM
by DC
New collared seems to be hiding a lot
by jakeleolizard - Nov 07, 2003 08:22 AM
3 Nov 07, 2003 11:13 AM
by eve
synthetic rock
by skits - Nov 06, 2003 09:54 PM
10 Nov 08, 2003 04:17 PM
by DC
1rst Cage built
by skits - Nov 06, 2003 08:13 PM
2 Nov 07, 2003 12:05 PM
by skits
LOT - A - YELLOWHEADS :0)
by eve - Nov 06, 2003 12:35 PM
3 Nov 07, 2003 09:51 AM
by eve
5 Nov 06, 2003 10:34 PM
by eve
Chaco male yellowhead
by eve - Nov 06, 2003 09:18 AM
2 Nov 06, 2003 10:14 AM
by eve
How long can a pair of Collards live ina 20gal?
by CorruptedBam - Nov 05, 2003 09:43 PM
2 Nov 06, 2003 05:19 PM
by corruptedBam
Hey Will could I get your email address? THX
by Kyle Koski - Nov 05, 2003 06:13 PM
1 Nov 07, 2003 01:52 AM
by wwwwwells
eastern collard lizard set-up!
by DarkDragon1390 - Nov 04, 2003 07:16 PM
1 Nov 04, 2003 08:43 PM
by eve
Do you have to Brumate???!!!???
by jakeleolizard - Nov 04, 2003 12:38 PM
2 Nov 04, 2003 01:11 PM
by Johne
Sequioa adult female (pale face)
by eve - Nov 04, 2003 09:47 AM
0 No replies
2 Nov 04, 2003 09:36 AM
by eve
Other sources of food
by skits - Nov 04, 2003 08:15 AM
2 Nov 04, 2003 08:39 AM
by eve
Another C. Vestiguim pic ***** Chino & Chia
by eve - Nov 03, 2003 05:47 PM
0 No replies
female dickersonae
by TS - Nov 03, 2003 04:37 PM
1 Nov 03, 2003 11:14 PM
by Brockn
Kinky The Yellowhead
by eve - Nov 03, 2003 01:58 PM
4 Nov 03, 2003 04:37 PM
by eve
new eastern collared lizard - hiding space?
by jakeleolizard - Nov 03, 2003 12:16 PM
4 Nov 03, 2003 03:54 PM
by Johne
New home
by skits - Nov 03, 2003 09:44 AM
0 No replies
Hibernation in a mini fridge
by Ackbarred1 - Nov 02, 2003 10:40 PM
2 Nov 03, 2003 02:02 PM
by eve
Eastern collard lizard care...
by DarkDragon1390 - Nov 02, 2003 06:18 PM
7 Nov 04, 2003 12:49 AM
by DarkDragon1390
5 Nov 02, 2003 11:51 PM
by Brockn
Blue stars....
by DC - Nov 02, 2003 09:18 AM
2 Nov 02, 2003 04:00 PM
by skyliner
It's a boy!!
by urprettyone - Oct 31, 2003 06:37 PM
3 Nov 02, 2003 12:26 PM
by eve
Are E. Collard lizards flighty???
by Darkdragon1390 - Oct 30, 2003 11:18 PM
6 Nov 01, 2003 10:51 AM
by ralphthelizard
~On Halloween When The Moon Shines Bright,~
by eve - Oct 30, 2003 10:22 PM
0 No replies
Update on the "Nameless" one
by urprettyone - Oct 30, 2003 05:37 PM
3 Oct 31, 2003 12:03 AM
by eve
1 Oct 30, 2003 07:00 PM
by eve
~~ A Bunch Of Sleepy Heads ~~
by eve - Oct 29, 2003 01:08 PM
4 Oct 29, 2003 06:39 PM
by eve
~~~~~~ OH MY ~~~~~~
by eve - Oct 28, 2003 04:17 PM
2 Oct 29, 2003 09:21 AM
by eve
End-of-season yard herping OT....
by DC - Oct 28, 2003 04:04 PM
8 Oct 29, 2003 04:35 PM
by eve
** IT'S ALMOST HERE **
by eve - Oct 28, 2003 02:28 PM
1 Oct 28, 2003 03:36 PM
by Johne
Kongs a CHICK magnet :0)
by eve - Oct 28, 2003 11:06 AM
0 No replies
Recovered
by skits - Oct 28, 2003 10:24 AM
3 Oct 28, 2003 04:56 PM
by skits
2 Oct 28, 2003 11:43 AM
by eve
There appears to be NO Infection...
by ETChipotle - Oct 27, 2003 10:48 PM
1 Oct 28, 2003 09:23 AM
by eve
A Very COOL pose by CHINO C. Vestigum
by eve - Oct 27, 2003 02:55 PM
0 No replies
1 Oct 27, 2003 10:57 AM
by eve
Collards
by skits - Oct 26, 2003 06:05 PM
0 No replies
Unfournatly....
by Kyle Koski - Oct 26, 2003 03:15 PM
4 Oct 26, 2003 09:51 PM
by Kyle Koski
8 Oct 28, 2003 08:31 AM
by Johne
Chino, A Lazy Kind Of Day
by eve - Oct 26, 2003 02:13 PM
0 No replies
Skits strikes again
by skits - Oct 26, 2003 11:54 AM
4 Oct 26, 2003 07:48 PM
by eve
collared babies and where to get collareds.
by Tyler3400 - Oct 26, 2003 10:14 AM
0 No replies
5 Oct 26, 2003 04:31 PM
by eve
smallest girl
by 2doozy - Oct 25, 2003 05:01 PM
5 Oct 25, 2003 11:58 PM
by 2doozy
sleepy time
by 2doozy - Oct 25, 2003 04:52 PM
3 Oct 25, 2003 08:15 PM
by Tyler3400
When shes HOT she Hot and BLUE ! :0)
by eve - Oct 25, 2003 04:22 PM
2 Oct 26, 2003 01:53 AM
by wwwwwells
Freshly Shed Siona
by kristinL568 - Oct 25, 2003 02:43 PM
4 Oct 26, 2003 01:55 AM
by wwwwwells
An Evening Crotaphytus Strategy Meeting
by ETChipotle - Oct 25, 2003 02:14 PM
4 Oct 25, 2003 03:43 PM
by eve
5 Oct 25, 2003 03:37 PM
by eve
Feeling BLUE ?? Well heres a FINE >
by eve - Oct 25, 2003 01:11 PM
0 No replies
Brutus almost looks feminine....
by DC - Oct 25, 2003 01:10 PM
4 Oct 26, 2003 03:47 PM
by Johne
Looking handsome for Mommy
by eve - Oct 25, 2003 11:34 AM
3 Oct 26, 2003 09:40 AM
by eve
Dull weekend....
by DC - Oct 25, 2003 09:53 AM
3 Oct 25, 2003 11:55 AM
by wwwwwells
3 Oct 25, 2003 09:13 AM
by eve
Two heads are better than one
by wwwwwells - Oct 24, 2003 10:44 PM
1 Oct 24, 2003 11:26 PM
by johne
Captive bred C. bicinctores
by wwwwwells - Oct 24, 2003 10:39 PM
2 Oct 24, 2003 10:42 PM
by eve
C. vestigium male
by wwwwwells - Oct 24, 2003 10:37 PM
3 Oct 25, 2003 07:21 AM
by DC
Hatchling
by wwwwwells - Oct 24, 2003 10:33 PM
2 Oct 24, 2003 10:37 PM
by eve
Winter's Coming, and I will have some questions
by ETChipotle - Oct 24, 2003 09:20 PM
0 No replies
Is this kind of behaviour normal?
by mech220 - Oct 23, 2003 10:56 PM
1 Oct 24, 2003 11:46 AM
by eve
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