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Here is a pic of some young collareds my son and I caught in NM near Rio Rancho/Albuquerque in mid-August. They have acclimated very nicely and are growing rapidly. We did not see any adults where we collected these guys so I am wondering what these guys will look like when they mature. They were probably only a month and a half or two months old when we found them. Does anyone have pictures they could post of specimens from a similar locale so that we know what to expect? Thanks.

Brian

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If these guys are all males they are likely to become territorial and fight after a while!

Very CUTE kids Brian, I wish I could help with pics of adults that look like these kids, but I do not think I have any like these. From your pics they appear to be a greenish/ brownish color, correct me if I'm not seeing them properly. I think I remember John-C a buddy from the forum having a juvey pair like this.

Also looks as though you have a couple males atleast. Have to see some vent shots for positive ID. Or go look on my site at the SEXing Collareds page, big pics there that will help.

I wish you all the best with them. How are the yellers doing?
Suncharmers Collareds/ Care

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PHEve / Eve

Hi, Eve. Thanks for the reply and for all of your help. I will try to post some updated pics of this trio soon. They are more of an aqua (bluish green) color usually -- I stink at taking pics and these are a little overexposed which is diluting their color. I am pretty sure at least 2 are males. So far, I haven't seen any aggression between the three but one is definitely a little larger, a little more colored up, and is the first one to the food.
At what age should they be separated if they are all males? Should we consider brumating them in a month or two or just continue to grow them up over the winter? As far as the yellowheads from Steve, they are doing fine and I think they will be very colorful when they mature. I will post some pics of them when they get a little larger. Thanks again for all of your advice and help. This is a great forum and my son and I really enjoy the pics that are posted. Truly beautiful lizards!!

Brian