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Collared Lizards

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2007.
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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some pictures of my col auriceps
by halsbandit - Feb 09, 2007 05:02 AM
1 Feb 09, 2007 05:12 AM
by tgreb
Collareds: First Impressions
by stevereecy - Feb 08, 2007 11:19 PM
14 Feb 09, 2007 01:22 PM
by stevereecy
I found more pictures!
by aero_tiff - Feb 08, 2007 10:24 PM
4 Feb 09, 2007 01:39 PM
by aero_tiff
Kisses
by Quantumhigh - Feb 08, 2007 06:40 PM
7 Feb 09, 2007 01:16 PM
by aero_tiff
Wife's Feedback
by stevereecy - Feb 08, 2007 02:07 PM
2 Feb 08, 2007 04:51 PM
by johne
A REMINDER to Everyone :
by PHEve - Feb 08, 2007 09:42 AM
5 Feb 08, 2007 03:13 PM
by crotaphytusfan
My Terrarium is Finished
by stevereecy - Feb 08, 2007 08:48 AM
3 Feb 08, 2007 11:52 AM
by crotaphytusfan
Crotaphytus journals
by crotaphytusfan - Feb 08, 2007 12:10 AM
4 Feb 08, 2007 03:19 PM
by aero_tiff
Vermiculite!!!????
by crotaphytusfan - Feb 08, 2007 12:06 AM
1 Feb 08, 2007 07:34 AM
by johne
Basking Temps
by stevereecy - Feb 07, 2007 11:19 PM
2 Feb 07, 2007 11:56 PM
by crotaphytusfan
Advice on Wild Insects
by Boost - Feb 07, 2007 05:45 PM
2 Feb 07, 2007 11:54 PM
by crotaphytusfan
Show us your prettiest collareds!
by loconorc - Feb 06, 2007 09:45 PM
13 Feb 08, 2007 08:47 AM
by PHEve
Heat Rocks
by Quantumhigh - Feb 06, 2007 01:34 PM
9 Feb 15, 2007 07:27 AM
by Gophersnake13
New hatching medium...
by johne - Feb 06, 2007 12:17 PM
4 Feb 07, 2007 11:05 AM
by johne
Success!
by stevereecy - Feb 06, 2007 11:58 AM
5 Feb 07, 2007 12:37 AM
by PHEve
Can you tame wild caughts
by stevereecy - Feb 06, 2007 07:45 AM
1 Feb 06, 2007 09:21 AM
by PHEve
Ok, where do I find one?
by stevereecy - Feb 05, 2007 09:52 PM
1 Feb 06, 2007 12:01 AM
by Boost
Crotaphytus book!!!
by crotaphytusfan - Feb 05, 2007 03:53 PM
5 Feb 06, 2007 07:00 AM
by kellybee
New Guy
by stevereecy - Feb 05, 2007 02:40 PM
11 Feb 06, 2007 12:19 AM
by PHEve
Spring time
by JOYride - Feb 05, 2007 11:26 AM
9 Feb 06, 2007 11:06 PM
by JOYride
So, Roz wants to be nocturnal now...
by aero_tiff - Feb 04, 2007 01:49 AM
7 Feb 05, 2007 06:24 PM
by aero_tiff
I found this guy
by onthefly - Feb 01, 2007 01:03 AM
4 Feb 02, 2007 01:15 PM
by crotaphytusfan
All back to normal
by kellybee - Jan 31, 2007 01:37 PM
2 Jan 31, 2007 01:54 PM
by Boost
El toro, compliments
by crotaphytusfan - Jan 30, 2007 12:16 PM
2 Jan 31, 2007 09:22 AM
by PHEve
I'm back, yahoo.
by crotaphytusfan - Jan 30, 2007 12:13 PM
1 Jan 30, 2007 03:51 PM
by PHEve
How to.....
by Boost - Jan 28, 2007 06:54 PM
1 Jan 31, 2007 12:09 AM
by David
lizard food
by DeanBright - Jan 28, 2007 11:26 AM
8 Jan 31, 2007 05:49 PM
by johne
Bonnie, Clyde, n Bugsy
by Boost - Jan 26, 2007 12:01 PM
2 Jan 29, 2007 12:10 PM
by quantumhigh
Aaron I have not forgotten you
by PHEve - Jan 25, 2007 02:52 PM
0 No replies
Dave's new house
by funkymonkey - Jan 23, 2007 03:40 AM
11 Jan 30, 2007 12:07 PM
by crotaphytusfan
Male/female solved?????
by Buggzter - Jan 19, 2007 08:36 PM
1 Jan 22, 2007 02:04 PM
by johne
OMG Please advise....
by kellybee - Jan 18, 2007 05:46 PM
9 Jan 25, 2007 11:21 PM
by lizard_lover
i promise i haven't given up on you all!
by jeune18 - Jan 18, 2007 08:06 AM
3 Jan 18, 2007 10:49 PM
by lizard_lover
Your first time.....
by kellybee - Jan 16, 2007 03:08 PM
4 Jan 18, 2007 03:58 AM
by kellybee
Question needs Pro input
by quantumhigh - Jan 16, 2007 12:30 PM
6 Jan 16, 2007 07:01 PM
by quantumhigh
Everyone meet Bugsy...
by Boost - Jan 15, 2007 01:44 AM
16 Jan 16, 2007 05:33 PM
by quantumhigh
Whats the incubation period for......
by kellybee - Jan 14, 2007 02:37 PM
3 Jan 15, 2007 10:29 AM
by PHEve
O/T but I'm Excited :0)
by PHEve - Jan 14, 2007 02:01 PM
4 Jan 16, 2007 05:37 PM
by quantumhigh
What wood is and isn't safe to use as...
by Boost - Jan 14, 2007 12:52 AM
1 Jan 14, 2007 11:46 AM
by PHEve
Woohoo!
by el_toro - Jan 13, 2007 01:33 PM
4 Jan 14, 2007 04:57 PM
by kellybee
~ A Ride To The Basking Rock ~
by PHEve - Jan 12, 2007 09:27 AM
1 Jan 12, 2007 09:52 AM
by kellybee
Seeing as its so quiet in here...
by kellybee - Jan 12, 2007 07:42 AM
2 Jan 12, 2007 12:50 PM
by el_toro
Kinky, getting WAY up in years
by PHEve - Jan 11, 2007 02:06 PM
1 Jan 12, 2007 02:30 AM
by kellybee
C. vestigium kids * Kaboom and Chicory
by PHEve - Jan 11, 2007 10:59 AM
5 Jan 11, 2007 04:59 PM
by kellybee
vestigium/bicinctores ( hybrid girl )
by PHEve - Jan 10, 2007 01:33 PM
6 Jan 11, 2007 09:38 AM
by PHEve
So, it goes up to 80 F and...
by Boost - Jan 09, 2007 11:20 AM
5 Jan 10, 2007 12:29 AM
by Boost
standing tall
by onthefly - Jan 09, 2007 08:50 AM
1 Jan 09, 2007 09:30 PM
by PHEve
10 Days to go......
by kellybee - Jan 09, 2007 05:34 AM
3 Jan 10, 2007 06:03 AM
by kellybee
An old question....
by Boost - Jan 07, 2007 10:02 PM
5 Jan 08, 2007 09:29 PM
by PHEve
Computer art
by onthefly - Jan 07, 2007 07:01 PM
5 Jan 08, 2007 09:37 PM
by PHEve
My Baby Christmas Clowns :0)
by PHEve - Jan 07, 2007 03:17 PM
9 Jan 11, 2007 01:12 PM
by PHEve
is this normal?
by muppit666 - Jan 06, 2007 04:52 AM
9 Jan 07, 2007 06:49 PM
by onthefly
Poll.....
by kellybee - Jan 03, 2007 07:32 AM
11 Jan 07, 2007 10:14 AM
by wwwwwells
OT: RIP Spaz the Rat
by Boost - Jan 02, 2007 04:25 PM
2 Jan 03, 2007 05:52 AM
by kellybee
Family resemblance?
by el_toro - Jan 02, 2007 01:45 PM
1 Jan 02, 2007 10:01 PM
by PHEve
Happy New Years folks....
by Boost - Jan 01, 2007 02:55 PM
2 Jan 04, 2007 09:19 AM
by PHEve
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