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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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Does this EVER happen?
by ETChipotle - Oct 23, 2003 07:53 PM
5 Oct 24, 2003 10:29 PM
by wwwwwells
KONG full body shot
by eve - Oct 23, 2003 05:32 PM
0 No replies
The King ** KONG
by eve - Oct 23, 2003 01:35 PM
5 Oct 23, 2003 05:20 PM
by eve
Lakodas * 4 months old
by eve - Oct 23, 2003 10:04 AM
0 No replies
Brumation Help
by rincon - Oct 23, 2003 01:08 AM
3 Oct 24, 2003 10:05 AM
by eve
Really need help!
by duncan600 - Oct 22, 2003 08:27 PM
1 Oct 22, 2003 09:27 PM
by eve
Update
by skits - Oct 22, 2003 10:11 AM
6 Oct 23, 2003 09:04 AM
by eve
getting cuddly on the basking ledge
by kristinL568 - Oct 21, 2003 06:35 PM
1 Oct 21, 2003 06:57 PM
by eve
My offering to the photo gods
by kristinL568 - Oct 21, 2003 06:28 PM
1 Oct 21, 2003 07:02 PM
by eve
how many lizards
by Tyler3400 - Oct 21, 2003 05:42 PM
3 Oct 21, 2003 09:42 PM
by eve
Breeders
by bgexotics - Oct 21, 2003 05:28 PM
1 Oct 21, 2003 08:19 PM
by DC
UPDATE ** Vestiguim Pair
by eve - Oct 21, 2003 11:47 AM
2 Oct 22, 2003 11:18 AM
by eve
20 gallon ok
by svt-sinister - Oct 21, 2003 11:07 AM
0 No replies
Wild Woman
by eve - Oct 21, 2003 10:56 AM
4 Oct 21, 2003 06:08 PM
by eve
paging: wwwwwells...
by snakerunner - Oct 21, 2003 10:33 AM
3 Oct 21, 2003 02:22 PM
by wwwwwells
So big, so pink, so fake....
by DC - Oct 20, 2003 06:56 PM
12 Oct 21, 2003 04:23 PM
by skyliner
Whats wrong?
by skits - Oct 20, 2003 06:39 PM
7 Oct 22, 2003 10:15 AM
by skits
2 Oct 21, 2003 03:43 AM
by Vel
vent pic
by ralphthelizard - Oct 20, 2003 04:21 PM
5 Oct 21, 2003 07:42 PM
by DC
and pic #3 :D
by ralphthelizard - Oct 20, 2003 03:41 PM
2 Oct 20, 2003 04:18 PM
by ralphthelizard
pic #2 of ralph
by ralphthelizard - Oct 20, 2003 03:40 PM
1 Oct 21, 2003 03:34 AM
by wwwwwells
pic #1 of ralph
by ralphthelizard - Oct 20, 2003 03:39 PM
0 No replies
Bonita blushing...
by lauraLSU - Oct 20, 2003 03:12 PM
3 Oct 20, 2003 06:30 PM
by lauraLSU
fake rocks
by ferretfrenzy7 - Oct 20, 2003 10:10 AM
7 Oct 20, 2003 06:32 PM
by lauraLSU
so here's MY crotaphytus....
by snakerunner - Oct 20, 2003 12:17 AM
5 Oct 21, 2003 03:27 AM
by wwwwwells
~ Kewanee * Tonto's Lady ~
by eve - Oct 19, 2003 04:30 PM
1 Oct 21, 2003 03:28 AM
by wwwwwells
A one(s) that almost got away story...
by Conrad - Oct 19, 2003 03:57 PM
2 Oct 19, 2003 05:02 PM
by Conrad
Rock fakery...
by DC - Oct 19, 2003 01:33 PM
4 Oct 19, 2003 06:42 PM
by eve
hey everyone
by ferretfrenzy7 - Oct 19, 2003 10:16 AM
1 Oct 19, 2003 04:33 PM
by eve
pic of ralph
by ralphthelizard - Oct 19, 2003 08:49 AM
0 No replies
Post a picture of your lizard's lair.
by bseery - Oct 18, 2003 03:44 PM
2 Oct 24, 2003 10:58 AM
by bseery
~ I Got You Babe ~
by eve - Oct 18, 2003 02:48 PM
3 Oct 19, 2003 04:58 PM
by kristinL568
Where can i learn about collard
by svt-sinister - Oct 18, 2003 12:23 PM
1 Oct 18, 2003 12:31 PM
by eve
another pic of ralph
by ralphthelizard - Oct 18, 2003 08:35 AM
4 Oct 19, 2003 08:48 AM
by ralphthelizard
pic of ralph
by ralphthelizard - Oct 18, 2003 08:30 AM
2 Oct 18, 2003 12:10 PM
by ralphthelizard
Sampson's new fake rock....
by DC - Oct 17, 2003 06:49 PM
14 Oct 19, 2003 08:13 AM
by Johne
The kids **PICS**
by kofseattle - Oct 17, 2003 06:05 PM
5 Oct 18, 2003 12:38 PM
by eve
KONG with his lovely Kachina
by eve - Oct 17, 2003 12:25 PM
16 Oct 18, 2003 09:20 AM
by eve
i feel rude, i didnt even introduce my self.........
by ferretfrenzy7 - Oct 17, 2003 09:41 AM
4 Oct 17, 2003 04:48 PM
by snakerunner
a msg for eve
by ferretfrenzy7 - Oct 16, 2003 10:49 PM
5 Oct 17, 2003 09:03 AM
by eve
HELP!!!!!!!!!
by hroberts - Oct 16, 2003 06:19 PM
4 Oct 16, 2003 10:17 PM
by kofseattle
~ Chaco male yellowhead ~
by eve - Oct 16, 2003 05:32 PM
5 Oct 17, 2003 10:34 AM
by lauraLSU
collared lizard cages
by ferretfrenzy7 - Oct 16, 2003 01:35 PM
6 Oct 17, 2003 09:28 AM
by ferretfrenzy7
3 Oct 16, 2003 07:57 PM
by lauraLSU
O/T
by lauraLSU - Oct 16, 2003 10:20 AM
3 Oct 16, 2003 11:23 AM
by eve
2 Oct 16, 2003 10:55 AM
by eve
Hey Jason...
by lauraLSU - Oct 15, 2003 04:21 PM
0 No replies
3 Oct 15, 2003 04:32 PM
by eve
A COOL Shot Chino showing off his tail
by eve - Oct 15, 2003 01:29 PM
2 Oct 16, 2003 10:23 AM
by lauraLSU
New baby update.
by lauraLSU - Oct 15, 2003 10:52 AM
2 Oct 15, 2003 03:37 PM
by skyliner
Hey Johneee >
by eve - Oct 15, 2003 09:15 AM
6 Oct 15, 2003 03:35 PM
by skyliner
~ Squash Is Good ~
by eve - Oct 14, 2003 03:37 PM
2 Oct 14, 2003 04:53 PM
by eve
~ Chino wildeyed look ~ male C. Vestiguim
by eve - Oct 14, 2003 10:39 AM
0 No replies
~ Kachina ~
by eve - Oct 14, 2003 10:34 AM
0 No replies
~ COMING SOON ~ SPOOKY BABIES !!
by eve - Oct 13, 2003 04:54 PM
2 Oct 13, 2003 05:28 PM
by eve
alright darn it...
by carrotfairy - Oct 13, 2003 04:02 PM
2 Oct 13, 2003 05:06 PM
by skyliner
8 Oct 14, 2003 08:56 AM
by wwwwwells
My lizzards outdoors experience
by Learux - Oct 13, 2003 12:24 PM
2 Oct 13, 2003 02:27 PM
by skyliner
~ Supra Yellowhead KInky ~
by eve - Oct 12, 2003 03:39 PM
5 Oct 13, 2003 02:26 PM
by eve
~ Tonto the yellowhead ~
by eve - Oct 12, 2003 02:03 PM
3 Oct 13, 2003 02:28 PM
by eve
1 Oct 13, 2003 02:15 PM
by skyliner
High Noon Mercury lights?
by CollardGuy - Oct 12, 2003 09:53 AM
2 Oct 12, 2003 01:47 PM
by JIM240
5 Oct 13, 2003 06:05 PM
by skyliner
7 Oct 13, 2003 02:17 PM
by skyliner
Siona's Eggs
by kristinL568 - Oct 11, 2003 04:20 PM
9 Oct 12, 2003 02:00 PM
by kristinL568
Brumation question I guess
by sbshortie - Oct 11, 2003 11:25 AM
1 Oct 13, 2003 02:01 AM
by jumbo
4 Oct 11, 2003 12:37 PM
by eve
HELP! Siona just laid her eggs!
by kristinL568 - Oct 11, 2003 07:10 AM
1 Oct 11, 2003 10:19 AM
by eve
finalyl got picture of my ralph
by ralphthelizard - Oct 10, 2003 09:09 PM
5 Oct 12, 2003 08:55 AM
by ralphthelizard
Need help
by CollardGuy - Oct 10, 2003 03:10 PM
5 Oct 11, 2003 09:29 PM
by lauraLSU
Question for you lizard experts
by sbshortie - Oct 10, 2003 01:46 PM
0 No replies
Chino Enjoying His Day C. Vestiguim
by eve - Oct 10, 2003 11:56 AM
9 Oct 11, 2003 09:26 PM
by lauraLSU
Kong's sore nose :0(
by eve - Oct 10, 2003 11:09 AM
1 Oct 10, 2003 11:24 AM
by Johne
Hey Eve,
by lauraLSU - Oct 09, 2003 08:58 PM
1 Oct 09, 2003 09:10 PM
by eve
Supraorbital semicircle scales question...
by lauraLSU - Oct 09, 2003 08:56 PM
2 Oct 10, 2003 11:13 AM
by lauraLSU
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