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Hi

I am new to this forum!

I bought these two lizards at a Reptile Show two weeks ago. The vendor said they were chuckwallas but I cannot seem to find any lizards that look like these! They are supposed to be around a year old and wild caught. The larger one (female?) is 10 inches and 105 grams. The smaller, darker one (male?) is 9 inches and 55 grams.

Both are eating lots of veggies and greens. They seem to like each other! When approached they puff a little but when held they are calm and just sit there.

Their fecal came back with mild pinworms but vet said no treatment is necessary.

Please let me know if these are chuckwallas or another type of lizard!

I just realized that I don't know how to post photos! Please help!

Thank you!

Here's a photo!

Here's the photo!

Yup! Those are Chuckwallas, alright. Congratulations on your purchase. They look healthy and are feeding and will turn into great pets if handled. These lizards can be very people friendly and should live a long life if kept in good conditions. Explore the posts by other keepers in the past and you will find out much ore about them! Have fun and enjoy!!

Thank you! I really appreciate your help! I know that there are different types of chuckwallas so I will post more photos soon so that they can be identified!

You are correct- many many different localities of chuckwallas- usually you can make a good GUESS (at least for the state) while looking at the ADULT coloration on the males. Once your chucks mature, post pics (or better yet, try and contact the people whm you bought them from) for everyone to make an educated guess.

The MAJORITY of animals for sale in the hobby (and almost ALL WC animals) are out of Nevada- the only state allowing commercial collection on desert lizards.

Hope that helps.

Graham

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