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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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So...does Jenny Craig make crickets?
by el_toro - Mar 18, 2008 12:44 PM
6 Mar 20, 2008 02:46 PM
by PHEve
More C. vestigiums
by wwwwwells - Mar 18, 2008 09:00 AM
4 Mar 18, 2008 03:14 PM
by scripta_elegans
Breeding Collards............
by lcfish10 - Mar 17, 2008 01:43 PM
2 Mar 18, 2008 10:39 AM
by lcfish10
Male C. vestigium
by wwwwwells - Mar 16, 2008 05:51 PM
5 Mar 17, 2008 03:51 PM
by kellybee
Arm Waving... strange
by kellybee - Mar 16, 2008 03:53 PM
3 Mar 17, 2008 03:49 PM
by kellybee
forced UVB light exposure
by scripta_elegans - Mar 13, 2008 06:31 PM
0 No replies
Feeding vs. irregular working hours
by GillesD - Mar 11, 2008 04:00 AM
2 Mar 23, 2008 12:38 AM
by JackAsp
egg-like object in my terrarium?
by GillesD - Mar 10, 2008 03:31 AM
8 Mar 17, 2008 01:13 PM
by PHEve
Breeders
by Ezra18 - Mar 09, 2008 01:49 PM
3 Mar 13, 2008 11:53 AM
by the4thmonkey
calcium problems have some weird signs!
by scripta_elegans - Mar 07, 2008 09:33 AM
1 Mar 10, 2008 09:27 AM
by lcfish10
Collareds eyes stuck together!
by driller42 - Mar 06, 2008 11:18 AM
2 Mar 06, 2008 12:38 PM
by PHEve
a little help needed please
by tim902bart - Mar 01, 2008 12:29 PM
3 Mar 02, 2008 08:56 PM
by rosej
one happy family
by halsbandit - Feb 28, 2008 03:05 PM
2 Feb 29, 2008 10:40 PM
by Boost
action picture of a auriceps men
by halsbandit - Feb 28, 2008 03:01 PM
2 Feb 29, 2008 05:51 PM
by kellybee
Collared.. hobbies?
by platinumtlc - Feb 27, 2008 07:28 PM
0 No replies
Asbo looking better...
by kellybee - Feb 26, 2008 01:38 PM
1 Feb 26, 2008 06:11 PM
by scripta_elegans
Need some help
by kellybee - Feb 25, 2008 12:07 PM
3 Feb 27, 2008 01:15 AM
by Boost
It'd been a long time
by scripta_elegans - Feb 23, 2008 07:46 AM
3 Feb 25, 2008 05:35 PM
by scripta_elegans
Here are the new couples
by Boost - Feb 23, 2008 02:33 AM
0 No replies
Seems like forever!
by el_toro - Feb 21, 2008 04:59 PM
1 Feb 22, 2008 08:28 AM
by PHEve
CHINOZA *Hybid vestigium/bicinctores
by PHEve - Feb 21, 2008 12:33 AM
1 Feb 21, 2008 09:56 AM
by wwwwwells
Breeders and websites?
by rbrennan - Feb 20, 2008 10:23 PM
0 No replies
Hey Val * Mariahs Daughter * Cochiti
by PHEve - Feb 19, 2008 04:44 PM
3 Feb 28, 2008 03:56 PM
by the4thmonkey
GORGEOUS Mom and Son * C. vestigium
by PHEve - Feb 19, 2008 11:10 AM
2 Feb 23, 2008 07:28 AM
by scripta_elegans
Pet Store Etiquette
by Boost - Feb 18, 2008 02:46 AM
0 No replies
Playing Matchmaker
by Boost - Feb 18, 2008 02:38 AM
1 Feb 19, 2008 11:15 PM
by PHEve
scales
by graybander - Feb 16, 2008 02:07 PM
0 No replies
scales
by graybander - Feb 16, 2008 02:04 PM
0 No replies
Scales
by graybander - Feb 16, 2008 02:01 PM
0 No replies
GRAM SCALES...........
by lcfish10 - Feb 15, 2008 12:45 PM
1 Feb 16, 2008 10:43 AM
by el_toro
Yazhi * Beautiful aquaflame
by PHEve - Feb 14, 2008 01:10 PM
2 Feb 14, 2008 01:57 PM
by PHEve
my big fat jolly
by jeune18 - Feb 13, 2008 09:32 AM
3 Feb 18, 2008 01:48 PM
by jeune18
Baby WC Eastern Collareds
by lcfish10 - Feb 12, 2008 05:08 PM
3 Feb 17, 2008 04:48 PM
by kellybee
Eastern Collareds' Health and Appearance
by lcfish10 - Feb 12, 2008 04:31 PM
2 Feb 15, 2008 12:41 PM
by lcfish10
Yellowhead
by graybander - Feb 12, 2008 01:52 PM
0 No replies
Ref:Chimayo.Jim
by graybander - Feb 12, 2008 12:29 AM
1 Feb 12, 2008 07:33 AM
by PHEve
The Kongster/ YELLOWFLAME
by PHEve - Feb 11, 2008 10:14 PM
5 Feb 14, 2008 01:55 PM
by PHEve
Chimayo
by graybander - Feb 11, 2008 07:58 PM
1 Feb 11, 2008 09:41 PM
by PHEve
Leucistic Collared Lizards
by kellybee - Feb 11, 2008 11:33 AM
2 Mar 01, 2008 04:39 PM
by ChadpRamsey
Chimayo * Lovely Mexican lady
by PHEve - Feb 10, 2008 12:01 AM
1 Feb 11, 2008 10:09 AM
by wwwwwells
Collared lizard cage ventilation?
by miled - Feb 09, 2008 10:50 PM
4 Feb 13, 2008 12:13 PM
by the4thmonkey
Sick collared
by platinumtlc - Feb 08, 2008 12:21 PM
3 Feb 14, 2008 04:32 PM
by platinumtlc
How to bring them out of hibernation?
by pek296 - Feb 08, 2008 03:45 AM
3 Feb 09, 2008 10:34 AM
by PHEve
What am i doing wrong???
by hollowheadj - Feb 07, 2008 01:15 AM
3 Feb 07, 2008 12:35 PM
by Boost
Why are my collareds still the same size
by lilmiles10 - Feb 06, 2008 08:43 PM
4 Feb 18, 2008 09:03 PM
by lilmiles10
Vestigium
by graybander - Feb 05, 2008 03:21 PM
1 Feb 07, 2008 10:18 AM
by wwwwwells
Collaris
by graybander - Feb 04, 2008 06:11 PM
2 Feb 05, 2008 04:17 PM
by lcfish10
Out of Hibernation
by graybander - Feb 04, 2008 05:59 PM
1 Feb 07, 2008 10:16 AM
by wwwwwells
Frisky vestigiums
by wwwwwells - Feb 01, 2008 10:39 AM
0 No replies
Gravid female
by wwwwwells - Feb 01, 2008 10:36 AM
0 No replies
Male dickersonae
by wwwwwells - Feb 01, 2008 10:34 AM
4 Feb 07, 2008 10:22 AM
by wwwwwells
Female C. collaris
by wwwwwells - Feb 01, 2008 10:32 AM
0 No replies
Remember
by brhaco - Jan 30, 2008 05:07 PM
3 Feb 05, 2008 08:31 AM
by brhaco
Sand in eyes?
by platinumtlc - Jan 29, 2008 11:32 AM
2 Jan 30, 2008 08:45 PM
by platinumtlc
broken toe
by collaredsguy - Jan 27, 2008 08:24 PM
6 Feb 25, 2008 11:23 PM
by collaredsguy
Sexing baby collards????
by Rubyshell - Jan 23, 2008 03:42 PM
2 Jan 26, 2008 02:56 AM
by Rubyshell
Tonys Girls Arrive * Kanto & Akemi
by PHEve - Jan 22, 2008 10:33 AM
3 Sep 14, 2008 08:24 AM
by collaredkeeper
i disappeared and now i am back
by jeune18 - Jan 18, 2008 10:17 AM
1 Jan 19, 2008 08:14 AM
by PHEve
C. dickersonae male
by wwwwwells - Jan 18, 2008 12:38 AM
4 Jan 31, 2008 02:23 PM
by kellybee
C. vestigiums
by wwwwwells - Jan 18, 2008 12:32 AM
8 Jan 31, 2008 02:29 PM
by kellybee
Tatanka * Arizona yeller dude
by PHEve - Jan 16, 2008 10:01 PM
2 Jan 17, 2008 10:14 AM
by PHEve
Michabo * Arizona yeller dude
by PHEve - Jan 16, 2008 09:55 PM
0 No replies
After a long absence (female)
by kam88 - Jan 15, 2008 02:56 PM
4 Jan 16, 2008 12:45 PM
by PHEve
Oldest Captive Collared
by the4thmonkey - Jan 09, 2008 04:40 PM
5 Jan 18, 2008 12:29 AM
by wwwwwells
Gravid Aquaflame!
by BRhaco - Jan 08, 2008 05:34 PM
4 Jan 18, 2008 12:26 AM
by wwwwwells
My vestigium youngsters 18 months old
by PHEve - Jan 03, 2008 03:05 PM
2 Jan 18, 2008 10:13 AM
by wwwwwells
Shiwanna looking lovely
by PHEve - Jan 03, 2008 02:31 PM
3 Jan 10, 2008 09:54 AM
by JasonW
Lizard equipment comparison resource???
by Boost - Jan 02, 2008 02:58 PM
2 Jan 09, 2008 04:50 PM
by PHEve
PetSmart Collared Care Sheet
by Chris_McMartin - Jan 01, 2008 10:39 AM
12 Jan 13, 2008 10:04 PM
by platinumtlc
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