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I need help IDing a swift lizard. I was giving what was labeled a Jeweled Swift, but I can not find any natural info on it. I would like to find Latin name and where they are from. I also want to make sure I am giving him proper care...

This lizard was found inside of a tank, that was left in the trash... Poor thing..The anole with him, did not survive..

Is there any GOOD websites with photos that I can view??? I do not know how to upload a photo here, otherwise I would...

ANY INFO is greatly appreciated..

Thanks in advance,

Harpy
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Would it be possible for you to give us more information such as coloration on both the back and belly and size and the local were you found it discarded?

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location is not a help.. I am in Oregon. I did find out that this lizard was dumped by a petshop that closed.. It was left out in the trash and was picked up by herp friend that wanted the tank.. The swift is doing great.. It is a male, slightly blue/green color on him.. Not a bright as a emerald swift. No collar around neck..

I do have a UV light over him so I hope the light will help his colors come out.. He is in a somewhat dry setup.. dry bed-a-beast.. With temps around 85 on hot side.. He is very active, so I am assuming the temps are hot enough..would be sluggish if too cool...right?? And he eats great... I would still like to ID him, even if so I can use him in educational displays... To show how wonderful these little lizards can be...and that they are NOT TRASH...

Any info would be great.. Any websites that have good picture database I can search??

thanks again,

Billie
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