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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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Exercise
by wyocuttergirl - Dec 31, 2005 11:48 AM |
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Dec 31, 2005 11:08 PM by DeanBright |
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Biting/Taming
by wyocuttergirl - Dec 31, 2005 09:43 AM |
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Dec 31, 2005 04:23 PM by PHEve |
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Aquaflame question
by Bob - Dec 30, 2005 08:36 PM |
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Dec 31, 2005 10:47 AM by Antioch |
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hybernation
by patrickcrowley - Dec 29, 2005 12:15 PM |
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Dec 31, 2005 02:16 PM by PHEve |
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happy holidays
by jeune18 - Dec 28, 2005 10:02 PM |
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Dec 29, 2005 06:01 PM by lizard_lover |
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Sneezing
by wyocuttergirl - Dec 28, 2005 09:32 PM |
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Dec 29, 2005 11:26 AM by DeanBright |
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yellow Head colared lizards
by boxielover - Dec 28, 2005 08:07 PM |
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Dec 30, 2005 03:37 PM by lizard_lover |
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speaking of 60 gallon cages and collareds
by collaredkeeper - Dec 27, 2005 11:19 PM |
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Dec 28, 2005 02:27 PM by lizard_lover |
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60 gallon tank and collards
by boxielover - Dec 27, 2005 06:06 PM |
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Dec 27, 2005 06:15 PM by PHEve |
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More help please!!!!
by star - Dec 27, 2005 04:07 PM |
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Dec 28, 2005 02:33 PM by lizard_lover |
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Kongster juvey * another cute shot
by PHEve - Dec 27, 2005 01:26 PM |
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Dec 28, 2005 02:37 PM by lizard_lover |
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Langundo juvey bicinctores * Looking COOL
by PHEve - Dec 27, 2005 01:11 PM |
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Dec 28, 2005 02:35 PM by lizard_lover |
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Can someone help me out
by boxielover - Dec 26, 2005 04:14 PM |
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Dec 27, 2005 12:50 PM by PHEve |
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Little Micmac, looks like
by PHEve - Dec 26, 2005 12:11 PM |
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Could a trio of collareds live happily in
by cee4 - Dec 25, 2005 09:02 AM |
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Dec 25, 2005 10:22 PM by DeanBright |
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I WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
by PHEve - Dec 24, 2005 01:23 PM |
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Dec 25, 2005 05:33 PM by lizard_lover |
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Collard lizard questions
by boxielover - Dec 24, 2005 12:09 AM |
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Dec 24, 2005 12:59 AM by PHEve |
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Mrs Piggy
by DeanBright - Dec 23, 2005 11:55 AM |
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Dec 24, 2005 10:17 AM by DeanBright |
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Wake up!
by quantumhigh - Dec 22, 2005 02:27 PM |
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Eye problems in my Collared
by star - Dec 21, 2005 11:30 PM |
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Dec 22, 2005 09:22 AM by PHEve |
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Over The River and Through The Woods.........
by PHEve - Dec 21, 2005 03:36 PM |
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Dec 22, 2005 01:45 PM by PHEve |
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i'm alive and so are the kids
by jeune18 - Dec 19, 2005 03:15 PM |
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Dec 20, 2005 09:04 AM by PHEve |
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C. dickersonae
by wwwwwells - Dec 19, 2005 09:30 AM |
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Dec 19, 2005 01:12 PM by PHEve |
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C. bicinctores
by wwwwwells - Dec 19, 2005 09:29 AM |
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C. vestigium
by wwwwwells - Dec 19, 2005 09:27 AM |
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Dec 19, 2005 01:15 PM by PHEve |
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Is brumation over?
by collaredkeeper - Dec 18, 2005 01:45 PM |
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Dec 18, 2005 07:11 PM by collaredkeeper |
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Food
by DeanBright - Dec 18, 2005 11:14 AM |
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Dec 18, 2005 05:39 PM by DeanBright |
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Baby Kishi growing into a lovely lil girl
by PHEve - Dec 16, 2005 11:59 PM |
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Dec 17, 2005 08:04 PM by lizard_lover |
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The Kongster * 5 months old
by PHEve - Dec 13, 2005 04:55 PM |
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Dec 20, 2005 12:20 AM by jeune18 |
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Langundo C. bicinctores * A growing up shot for John C
by PHEve - Dec 12, 2005 03:07 PM |
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Dec 14, 2005 11:32 AM by wwwwwells |
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Eggs, finally
by the4thmonkey - Dec 12, 2005 06:14 AM |
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Dec 12, 2005 06:34 PM by lizard_lover |
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Huh?
by DeanBright - Dec 11, 2005 04:49 PM |
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Dec 11, 2005 08:26 PM by David |
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Wake up
by DeanBright - Dec 11, 2005 04:14 PM |
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Thought she was sweet, did ya??
by lizard_lover - Dec 11, 2005 02:34 PM |
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Dec 11, 2005 03:40 PM by PHEve |
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Sachi
by lizard_lover - Dec 11, 2005 02:32 PM |
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Dec 11, 2005 03:42 PM by PHEve |
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Monk
by lizard_lover - Dec 11, 2005 02:23 PM |
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Dec 12, 2005 07:22 AM by wwwwwells |
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Millie
by lizard_lover - Dec 11, 2005 02:22 PM |
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Dec 11, 2005 03:56 PM by lizard_lover |
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Miles
by lizard_lover - Dec 11, 2005 02:21 PM |
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Jazz
by lizard_lover - Dec 11, 2005 02:20 PM |
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Emma
by lizard_lover - Dec 11, 2005 02:19 PM |
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Slow forum day
by lizard_lover - Dec 11, 2005 02:18 PM |
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Dec 12, 2005 05:53 AM by the4thmonkey |
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News Flash : Crazy Collared Attacks Christmas Elf
by PHEve - Dec 08, 2005 08:42 PM |
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Dec 09, 2005 12:16 PM by PHEve |
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Peanut in all her Glory
by lizard_lover - Dec 07, 2005 07:03 PM |
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Dec 09, 2005 01:04 AM by jeune18 |
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Two of our other furry friends
by lizard_lover - Dec 07, 2005 07:01 PM |
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Some photos for your entertainment
by lizard_lover - Dec 07, 2005 06:59 PM |
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Oh Isn't he CUTE
by PHEve - Dec 07, 2005 02:59 PM |
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Dec 09, 2005 01:03 AM by jeune18 |
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A Vestigium Spotting
by PHEve - Dec 05, 2005 03:11 PM |
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Dec 06, 2005 06:52 PM by lizard_lover |
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Kinda worried about my lizards brumation.
by Collaredkeeper - Dec 04, 2005 01:24 PM |
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Dec 04, 2005 07:42 PM by DeanBright |
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why, why, why?!?
by jeune18 - Dec 04, 2005 12:44 PM |
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Dec 04, 2005 04:39 PM by jeune18 |
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he certainly is a limber little man
by jeune18 - Dec 03, 2005 04:18 PM |
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Dec 04, 2005 12:42 PM by lizard_lover |
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mizzy is dead
by moko - Dec 01, 2005 07:25 AM |
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Dec 02, 2005 05:38 PM by the4thmonkey |
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A Few Aquaflames In A Tub :0)
by PHEve - Nov 30, 2005 03:13 PM |
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Dec 02, 2005 05:37 PM by the4thmonkey |
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Lil Texas Tykes * Concho , Kishi, and Micmac
by PHEve - Nov 30, 2005 11:34 AM |
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Nov 30, 2005 07:37 PM by lizard_lover |
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hungry babies
by jeune18 - Nov 30, 2005 01:04 AM |
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Nov 30, 2005 07:35 PM by lizard_lover |
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A Few Yellowheads Sitting In A Tub
by PHEve - Nov 29, 2005 03:11 PM |
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Nov 30, 2005 12:40 AM by jeune18 |
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burnation
by stado02 - Nov 26, 2005 11:29 PM |
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Nov 28, 2005 01:02 AM by jeune18 |
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Dont know what to do
by stado02 - Nov 26, 2005 10:21 PM |
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Nov 28, 2005 10:36 PM by stado02 |
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kinda nervous
by jeune18 - Nov 26, 2005 05:14 PM |
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Nov 28, 2005 05:03 PM by lizard_lover |
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Young C. bicinctores
by wwwwwells - Nov 26, 2005 07:39 AM |
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Nov 28, 2005 05:11 PM by lizard_lover |
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gracie and griffin
by jeune18 - Nov 25, 2005 03:09 PM |
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Nov 28, 2005 05:09 PM by lizard_lover |
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Latest juvey Pics
by CLizkeeper - Nov 25, 2005 11:11 AM |
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Nov 25, 2005 11:38 PM by PHEve |
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~ Good Friends Are Hard To Find ~
by PHEve - Nov 25, 2005 07:34 AM |
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Nov 28, 2005 05:05 PM by lizard_lover |
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happy thanksgiving!
by jeune18 - Nov 24, 2005 12:34 PM |
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Nov 25, 2005 11:26 AM by Quantumhigh |
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Mizzy is sick.
by moko - Nov 22, 2005 11:22 PM |
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Nov 28, 2005 05:06 PM by lizard_lover |
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How is the hatchling this morning Vonnie?
by PHEve - Nov 22, 2005 10:03 AM |
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Nov 22, 2005 06:17 PM by lizard_lover |
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Talked with Vonnie and saw pics of baby
by PHEve - Nov 21, 2005 11:22 PM |
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Nov 22, 2005 12:19 PM by Quantumhigh |
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it is like being in a nightmare, but i am awake please help
by jeune18 - Nov 21, 2005 06:49 PM |
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Nov 21, 2005 10:54 PM by the4thmonkey |
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Blasted SoCal weather
by Boost - Nov 21, 2005 09:48 AM |
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Nov 21, 2005 08:30 PM by DeanBright |
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a proud grandmother
by jeune18 - Nov 20, 2005 07:24 PM |
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Nov 21, 2005 06:32 PM by the4thmonkey |
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ahhhhh!
by jeune18 - Nov 20, 2005 03:53 AM |
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Nov 20, 2005 10:34 AM by jeune18 |
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Lizards are asleep tonight, Also some pics
by Collaredkeeper - Nov 19, 2005 06:18 PM |
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Nov 20, 2005 09:44 PM by PHEve |
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The Awakening * First Rays of Sun
by PHEve - Nov 19, 2005 01:37 PM |
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Where to find adult cb collareds?
by rhacsandacks - Nov 18, 2005 03:49 PM |
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Nov 18, 2005 05:53 PM by PHEve |
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Very Strange Collard Behavior Experience! Need Input!
by Quantumhigh - Nov 16, 2005 02:21 PM |
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Nov 17, 2005 01:34 AM by Quantumhigh |
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Captive bred C. vestigium hatchling
by wwwwwells - Nov 16, 2005 09:22 AM |
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Nov 16, 2005 10:47 PM by wwwwwells |
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