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Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research

Collared Lizards

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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Clutch of ELEVEN Hatching
by Eve - Jun 16, 2011 11:06 PM
2 Jun 17, 2011 09:29 AM
by Eve
Help! A question about eggs
by oshadog - Jun 15, 2011 08:19 PM
2 Jun 16, 2011 11:24 PM
by Oshadog
Mitiwa * Yeller Male
by Eve - Jun 11, 2011 12:21 PM
10 Jun 14, 2011 11:30 PM
by Eve
Picture of Ripcord
by el_toro - Jun 07, 2011 03:28 PM
1 Jun 09, 2011 11:12 AM
by Eve
Shed
by nicolehh11 - Jun 02, 2011 11:06 PM
1 Jun 06, 2011 11:18 PM
by PHFaust
Newbie here!
by nicolehh11 - May 29, 2011 06:46 PM
9 May 31, 2011 10:22 PM
by Eve
Check all these excellent photos......
by tgreb - May 28, 2011 02:27 PM
0 No replies
The F word
by JackAsp - May 22, 2011 12:31 PM
4 May 26, 2011 11:47 AM
by el_toro
baby lizard cuteness
by 53kw - May 14, 2011 08:14 PM
5 May 25, 2011 10:24 AM
by Eve
Help me to help my vet on Friday.
by JackAsp - May 10, 2011 11:58 PM
2 May 13, 2011 06:38 PM
by JackAsp
Incubator pic for.... TONY
by Eve - May 03, 2011 02:06 PM
10 May 09, 2011 07:16 AM
by MojoReptile
Eastern Collared Incubation Question
by mojoreptile - May 03, 2011 09:25 AM
1 May 03, 2011 01:22 PM
by Eve
Yet another Male Hot Shot * Hobbs
by Eve - Apr 27, 2011 11:39 PM
2 May 03, 2011 09:57 PM
by Eve
The BIG GUYS are being HORN DOGS
by Eve - Apr 26, 2011 02:54 PM
5 May 03, 2011 10:03 PM
by Eve
Im still thinking about collared lizards
by joann42 - Apr 25, 2011 06:43 PM
2 Apr 26, 2011 08:30 AM
by joann42
EASTER Day EGGS
by Eve - Apr 25, 2011 01:38 PM
0 No replies
EASTER EGG Monday
by Eve - Apr 25, 2011 01:31 PM
2 Apr 25, 2011 02:14 PM
by Eve
Little Easter Blush!
by reptoman - Apr 23, 2011 03:14 PM
4 Apr 26, 2011 12:46 PM
by el_toro
Just saying Hello......
by lcfish10 - Apr 23, 2011 12:23 PM
1 Apr 25, 2011 01:24 PM
by Eve
Aqaflame female is gravid....
by reptoman - Apr 22, 2011 06:44 PM
0 No replies
Yellow female eggs...
by reptoman - Apr 14, 2011 05:38 PM
1 Apr 18, 2011 04:06 PM
by Eve
HIgh Yellow Western Project
by reptoman - Apr 14, 2011 08:54 AM
0 No replies
Lizzy has her blush color...
by CollaredsGuy - Apr 12, 2011 05:53 PM
1 Apr 28, 2011 12:04 AM
by Eve
Wiyahka * Fabulous Aquaflame Lady
by Eve - Mar 29, 2011 04:20 PM
4 Apr 04, 2011 11:20 PM
by Eve
PRETTY Older KIDS
by Eve - Mar 13, 2011 11:24 PM
0 No replies
research..facts/opinions wanted
by geckoejon - Mar 12, 2011 05:24 AM
1 Mar 14, 2011 09:03 AM
by Eve
Interesting one?
by reptoman - Mar 09, 2011 04:30 PM
2 Mar 12, 2011 12:25 AM
by Eve
Collared Lizard Cage on wheels...
by reptoman - Feb 28, 2011 05:42 PM
6 Mar 04, 2011 07:34 AM
by reptoman
Out of hibernation Yellow Girl/Blue Boy
by reptoman - Feb 27, 2011 09:36 PM
2 Feb 28, 2011 05:46 PM
by reptoman
Lets get it on...
by txdragons - Feb 27, 2011 03:09 PM
1 Feb 28, 2011 09:59 AM
by Eve
Another little kid pic
by Eve - Feb 24, 2011 02:29 PM
0 No replies
Late Hatch 2010 Kids * PHOTOS
by Eve - Feb 24, 2011 02:00 PM
8 Mar 10, 2011 02:52 PM
by jeune18
About collared lizards lots of Q's
by Calebjg - Feb 12, 2011 04:01 PM
4 Aug 06, 2011 11:36 PM
by SVS
Questions about meds...
by reptoman - Feb 12, 2011 12:15 AM
0 No replies
UV artifical lighting...gut question.
by reptoman - Feb 09, 2011 01:47 PM
4 Feb 11, 2011 11:55 PM
by reptoman
hi Eve, hi Tom
by 53kw - Feb 08, 2011 02:18 PM
2 Feb 10, 2011 10:59 AM
by Eve
Young male western from hibernation
by reptoman - Feb 04, 2011 10:07 AM
1 Feb 08, 2011 10:21 AM
by Eve
More on substrate...
by reptoman - Jan 26, 2011 11:01 PM
3 Jan 29, 2011 01:15 PM
by Eve
Hey Johneee * Young Aquaflame
by Eve - Jan 24, 2011 01:59 PM
7 Feb 26, 2011 12:37 AM
by wwwwwells
Hey Eve...how about a new pic of Kabu?
by johne - Jan 21, 2011 10:51 AM
0 No replies
more substrate talk
by 53kw - Jan 20, 2011 12:40 PM
3 Jan 29, 2011 02:48 PM
by tgreb
HEY I have changed my entire way.....
by Eve - Jan 16, 2011 03:02 PM
12 Jan 18, 2011 09:36 PM
by Eve
the age old question of substrate
by CollaredsGuy - Dec 29, 2010 02:30 PM
17 Jan 18, 2011 02:03 PM
by Eve
Unlimited Funds
by Boost - Dec 02, 2010 03:50 PM
4 Dec 09, 2010 10:36 PM
by Eve
Kabu * My keeper aquaflame 2010
by Eve - Nov 21, 2010 02:38 PM
7 Nov 30, 2010 09:47 PM
by Eve
Gravid baja collared lizard
by hardcoresb3 - Nov 21, 2010 12:33 PM
4 Jan 15, 2011 11:22 AM
by wwwwwells
CUTE patterned Kids of 2010
by Eve - Nov 21, 2010 10:37 AM
0 No replies
**Nice gravid female Vestigium**
by hardcoresb3 - Nov 03, 2010 04:09 PM
3 Nov 05, 2010 12:41 AM
by dgreptiles
A Younger flame kid
by Eve - Nov 03, 2010 10:09 AM
9 Nov 04, 2010 12:05 PM
by Eve
My Keeper Aquaflame kid
by Eve - Nov 02, 2010 11:48 PM
4 Nov 07, 2010 12:12 PM
by NDokai
NEAT little kid
by Eve - Nov 02, 2010 01:23 PM
3 Nov 03, 2010 09:28 PM
by Eve
Hey I'm back to bother you again today
by Eve - Oct 23, 2010 12:15 PM
6 Oct 24, 2010 02:24 PM
by Eve
What the heck happened to this forum
by Eve - Oct 21, 2010 02:21 PM
6 Oct 28, 2010 12:59 PM
by mbrawley
My lizard Combo died a few days ago
by platinumtlc - Oct 17, 2010 06:54 PM
1 Oct 17, 2010 10:40 PM
by Eve
2010 hatchlings
by wwwwwells - Sep 26, 2010 11:20 AM
12 Oct 28, 2010 12:48 PM
by mbrawley
Kabu * A Keeper baby boy aquaflame
by Eve - Sep 16, 2010 01:19 AM
3 Sep 26, 2010 11:18 AM
by wwwwwells
Quite Interesting * Babys all different
by Eve - Sep 14, 2010 11:39 PM
3 Sep 16, 2010 12:36 AM
by Eve
Hey my buddy Tony and other PALS
by Eve - Aug 24, 2010 10:28 AM
2 Sep 12, 2010 05:53 AM
by collaredkeeper
G'day all.
by collaredkeeper - Aug 19, 2010 09:35 AM
5 Sep 12, 2010 05:50 AM
by collaredkeeper
Yellow Collared Lizards?
by blisterbug - Aug 11, 2010 05:55 PM
2 Aug 20, 2010 05:57 PM
by reptoman
introducing female to male
by roscogruen - Aug 06, 2010 10:23 AM
8 Sep 27, 2010 01:17 PM
by roscogruen
A Couple of my kids leaving to new home
by Eve - Aug 02, 2010 12:09 AM
0 No replies
Just got our first collared. PICS
by chrisdrake - Jul 31, 2010 06:57 PM
3 Aug 01, 2010 11:45 PM
by Eve
Gravid Wild OK Female (Pic)
by Chris_McMartin - Jul 24, 2010 10:49 PM
2 Jul 25, 2010 10:26 PM
by Chris_McMartin
Baby hatched New mexico X yellowhead
by Eve - Jul 20, 2010 11:07 AM
2 Jul 21, 2010 10:04 AM
by Eve
Hatchlings
by wwwwwells - Jul 10, 2010 10:41 AM
3 Jul 20, 2010 10:58 AM
by Eve
TWO more kids hatched today 7/ 7
by Eve - Jul 07, 2010 10:55 AM
0 No replies
Hatched today * Two NMFlames So Far...
by Eve - Jul 06, 2010 10:11 PM
2 Jul 07, 2010 10:16 AM
by Eve
Update * New Mexico x Aqauflame kids
by Eve - Jul 06, 2010 03:55 PM
1 Jul 07, 2010 01:26 AM
by Boost
New Mexico X Aquaflame Hatching
by Eve - Jun 24, 2010 11:54 PM
4 Jun 29, 2010 01:39 PM
by Eve
Aquaflame hatchlings
by Eve - Jun 24, 2010 12:03 AM
2 Jul 02, 2010 11:07 AM
by grannyk
they are here...but..........
by iguanaboi - Jun 23, 2010 04:24 PM
2 Jun 24, 2010 12:54 AM
by iguanaboi
Johne * The NEW incubation container >
by Eve - Jun 23, 2010 03:35 PM
1 Jun 23, 2010 06:29 PM
by johne
O/T Clown agama X Black agama hatching
by Eve - Jun 23, 2010 01:01 AM
4 Jun 24, 2010 03:02 PM
by Boost
food intake?
by iguanaboi - Jun 17, 2010 10:18 AM
1 Jun 19, 2010 01:31 PM
by JackAsp
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