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Collared Lizards

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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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Chunker Kansas male!
by ntfish - Aug 13, 2008 02:03 PM
2 Aug 13, 2008 04:30 PM
by PHEve
Waiting for the arrival >
by PHEve - Aug 13, 2008 09:40 AM
6 Aug 13, 2008 03:12 PM
by PHEve
fringe toed lizards
by Jock - Aug 10, 2008 04:01 PM
7 Aug 13, 2008 09:41 AM
by PHEve
North of Flagstaff...
by billstevenson - Aug 08, 2008 08:24 PM
4 Aug 18, 2008 11:21 AM
by kellybee
Quarantine and treatment of new lizards
by hayseed - Aug 07, 2008 10:53 AM
1 Aug 07, 2008 11:31 AM
by PHEve
Donna did ya find them?
by PHEve - Aug 06, 2008 10:09 AM
10 Aug 08, 2008 04:04 PM
by Rosebuds
I am heart sick!
by Rosebuds - Aug 04, 2008 04:21 PM
6 Aug 05, 2008 07:19 PM
by PHEve
Outdoor advice
by Boost - Aug 04, 2008 12:54 PM
0 No replies
Photo of the moment
by el_toro - Aug 03, 2008 12:44 PM
3 Aug 05, 2008 11:57 AM
by el_toro
Rocky is a baller!!!
by CollaredsGuy - Aug 02, 2008 06:23 PM
5 Aug 18, 2008 11:17 AM
by kellybee
Cuteness: The sequel
by the4thmonkey - Aug 01, 2008 04:58 PM
11 Aug 02, 2008 08:26 AM
by Rosebuds
Wahku arrives * My KInd Of Trash
by PHEve - Aug 01, 2008 03:33 PM
1 Aug 01, 2008 03:41 PM
by Rosebuds
He's here, and he is a keeper!
by Rosebuds - Aug 01, 2008 02:15 PM
5 Aug 02, 2008 06:10 PM
by CollaredsGuy
I can't wait!
by Rosebuds - Aug 01, 2008 09:29 AM
0 No replies
A lot happens in 3 weeks !
by the4thmonkey - Jul 31, 2008 10:48 PM
6 Aug 01, 2008 09:13 PM
by the4thmonkey
Sakuru after heating up day later, WOW
by PHEve - Jul 31, 2008 02:43 PM
1 Jul 31, 2008 06:08 PM
by the4thmonkey
Tuckahoe COOL NM dude * HOT
by PHEve - Jul 31, 2008 02:39 PM
3 Jul 31, 2008 06:11 PM
by the4thmonkey
Valerie, Updated pic of Hobbs
by PHEve - Jul 31, 2008 02:36 PM
1 Jul 31, 2008 06:05 PM
by the4thmonkey
Valerie/ Updated pic of Cochiti
by PHEve - Jul 31, 2008 02:31 PM
1 Jul 31, 2008 06:07 PM
by the4thmonkey
New baby!
by el_toro - Jul 30, 2008 03:53 PM
16 Jul 31, 2008 07:43 PM
by the4thmonkey
TWO AMAZING NM boys arrive
by PHEve - Jul 30, 2008 01:11 PM
11 Jul 31, 2008 12:18 PM
by wwwwwells
A strange thing happened....
by the4thmonkey - Jul 30, 2008 10:04 AM
5 Jul 31, 2008 06:19 PM
by the4thmonkey
Family Bonding Time :0)
by PHEve - Jul 29, 2008 10:52 PM
1 Jul 30, 2008 10:06 AM
by the4thmonkey
The pitter-patter of 20 new little feet
by the4thmonkey - Jul 29, 2008 09:43 AM
3 Jul 29, 2008 10:18 PM
by PHEve
Wichita Mts NWR Collared from May (Pics)
by Chris_McMartin - Jul 28, 2008 03:16 PM
4 Jul 31, 2008 02:41 PM
by Chris_McMartin
Hey Roy, Here's the happy couple! Pics
by Rosebuds - Jul 26, 2008 11:01 AM
3 Jul 26, 2008 02:47 PM
by the4thmonkey
My new additions.
by Royreptile - Jul 25, 2008 07:59 PM
4 Jul 26, 2008 02:45 PM
by the4thmonkey
about the veggies
by CollaredsGuy - Jul 25, 2008 10:59 AM
2 Jul 25, 2008 03:44 PM
by CollaredsGuy
Meet * Coyote ... COOL NM male
by PHEve - Jul 24, 2008 03:29 PM
4 Jul 25, 2008 03:39 PM
by Rosebuds
Meet * Wanji 1ST pic five feet
by PHEve - Jul 24, 2008 03:22 PM
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Meet * Wanji... New Mexico male 5 feet
by PHEve - Jul 24, 2008 03:18 PM
0 No replies
Meet * Atoka pic of her pattern
by PHEve - Jul 24, 2008 03:14 PM
0 No replies
Meet * Atoka... lovely patterned girl
by PHEve - Jul 24, 2008 03:12 PM
0 No replies
Meet * Kasha... New Mexico female
by PHEve - Jul 24, 2008 03:08 PM
1 Jul 26, 2008 01:51 PM
by the4thmonkey
Meet * Katuwe... New Mexico female
by PHEve - Jul 24, 2008 03:05 PM
4 Jul 24, 2008 04:03 PM
by Rosebuds
Hey Will Wells!!!!!!!!!!!
by lcfish10 - Jul 24, 2008 11:57 AM
2 Jul 31, 2008 12:26 PM
by lcfish10
A SALUTE to New Mexico
by PHEve - Jul 24, 2008 09:36 AM
3 Jul 24, 2008 02:25 PM
by PHEve
Several More Pics.......
by lcfish10 - Jul 23, 2008 05:26 PM
6 Jul 24, 2008 11:50 AM
by lcfish10
Addl. set of pics of my female Easterns
by lcfish10 - Jul 23, 2008 04:04 PM
0 No replies
Part of my Female Eastern Collection....
by lcfish10 - Jul 23, 2008 04:01 PM
0 No replies
Another W, Texas Yellowhead
by lcfish10 - Jul 22, 2008 11:24 PM
1 Jul 24, 2008 09:20 AM
by PHEve
My Male W. Texas Yellowheads
by lcfish10 - Jul 22, 2008 11:21 PM
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Sharing part of my collection - Males
by lcfish10 - Jul 22, 2008 11:18 PM
3 Jul 25, 2008 07:33 AM
by PHEve
identifcation by collar.
by CollaredsGuy - Jul 22, 2008 06:40 PM
1 Jul 22, 2008 06:56 PM
by CollaredsGuy
mouth color
by CollaredsGuy - Jul 22, 2008 06:27 PM
2 Jul 23, 2008 08:16 PM
by collaredsguy
My SUPER beautiful Chia C. vestigium
by PHEve - Jul 22, 2008 12:42 PM
1 Jul 22, 2008 01:48 PM
by lcfish10
Kiowa and his flame girls
by PHEve - Jul 22, 2008 12:14 AM
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She's e she for sure xD She maid it!
by PeaceandLove - Jul 20, 2008 05:56 PM
9 Jul 22, 2008 08:28 AM
by Rosebuds
Don't forget the salad!
by Rosebuds - Jul 20, 2008 10:48 AM
1 Oct 29, 2008 12:05 AM
by babysdaddy
puking food
by collaredsguy - Jul 19, 2008 03:40 PM
7 Jul 19, 2008 07:49 PM
by CollaredsGuy
Recent Collared Sightings!
by ntfish - Jul 19, 2008 04:00 AM
5 Jul 20, 2008 03:04 PM
by ntfish
Example for Guy.
by ndokai - Jul 18, 2008 10:13 AM
0 No replies
Thanks everyone...
by collaredsguy - Jul 17, 2008 09:33 PM
4 Jul 18, 2008 11:07 AM
by Rosebuds
New girl pic
by collaredsguy - Jul 17, 2008 06:01 PM
2 Jul 18, 2008 10:41 PM
by PHEve
i finally got the pic!!!
by collaredsguy - Jul 17, 2008 05:54 PM
1 Jul 17, 2008 07:14 PM
by the4thmonkey
sorry i cant find the right pic NP
by collaredsguy - Jul 17, 2008 05:50 PM
0 No replies
To treat or not to treat?
by ntfish - Jul 17, 2008 04:52 PM
8 Jul 20, 2008 03:26 PM
by ntfish
what kind of collared
by collaredsguy - Jul 17, 2008 03:09 PM
17 Jul 17, 2008 09:19 PM
by collaredsguy
Warning!! Extreme Cuteness!!
by the4thmonkey - Jul 17, 2008 12:32 PM
8 Jul 17, 2008 04:03 PM
by el_toro
Crotaphytus identification
by Royreptile - Jul 16, 2008 06:32 PM
4 Jul 24, 2008 01:30 PM
by lcfish10
Gaarrgh!
by el_toro - Jul 14, 2008 02:19 PM
7 Jul 17, 2008 04:02 PM
by robyn@ProExotics
Back wall (custom cages)
by collaredsguy - Jul 14, 2008 11:56 AM
1 Jul 14, 2008 03:12 PM
by platinumtlc
Sasha (C. c. bicinctores)
by CoolJerk - Jul 13, 2008 06:11 PM
2 Jul 15, 2008 12:45 PM
by PHEve
YELLOW headed ladies
by PHEve - Jul 11, 2008 11:14 PM
0 No replies
Custom cages
by collaredsguy - Jul 11, 2008 12:29 AM
21 Jul 24, 2008 01:26 PM
by lcfish10
What to put?
by PeaceandLove - Jul 10, 2008 11:11 AM
6 Jul 11, 2008 03:10 PM
by PeaceandLove
Yellowhead question on behalf of Kellybe
by Rubyshell - Jul 10, 2008 09:31 AM
2 Jul 12, 2008 07:57 AM
by kellybee
My new yellowhead
by reptoman - Jul 08, 2008 03:22 PM
4 Jul 09, 2008 06:51 PM
by reptoman
Hatchling
by oldcrota - Jul 06, 2008 11:05 PM
1 Jul 07, 2008 09:18 AM
by PHEve
What's the best incbating media for eggs
by ileventhal - Jul 06, 2008 12:44 PM
3 Jul 07, 2008 09:10 PM
by collaredsguy
Male Crotaphytids
by oldcrota - Jul 05, 2008 11:13 PM
2 Jul 10, 2008 07:30 PM
by PHEve
Hatching is a hard job!
by the4thmonkey - Jul 05, 2008 11:29 AM
5 Jul 05, 2008 02:09 PM
by collaredsguy
A girl's gotta eat
by the4thmonkey - Jul 05, 2008 11:17 AM
4 Jul 05, 2008 12:46 PM
by the4thmonkey
Treadmills?
by JackAsp - Jul 05, 2008 02:05 AM
3 Jul 06, 2008 03:30 AM
by JackAsp
Odd Sleeping Location
by platinumtlc - Jul 04, 2008 09:58 PM
2 Jul 10, 2008 09:41 PM
by platinumtlc
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