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herpboyfla Jul 09, 2010 01:54 PM
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Been searching the internet for what a rough translation of what "Uromastyx" translates to in English but can't find anything, is it spiny-tail?

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orangudan Jul 11, 2010 09:12 PM
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According to Latin Names Explained by A.F. Gotch-
Greek= oura= tail
Greek= mastix= a whip
The name is apparently a reference to their defense of lashing their tail.

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