https://forums.kingsnake.com/forum.php?catid=151 The spiny lizards are the genus Sceloporus in the family Phrynosomatidae and includes some of the most commonly seen lizards in the United States. There are over 90 species in this genus currently organized in to 21 species groups. Most are typically colored in shades of gray or brown, with keeled scales. They are insectivorous, consuming a wide variety of spiders, beetles, and other insects, but they will sometimes also consume tender vegetation. Sceloporus are usually medium-sized species of lizard found along forest edges, rock piles, and rotting logs or stumps in the United States. They are sometimes referred to as prairie lizards, fence swift, or fence lizards. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of species and subspecies of Sceloporus lizards. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service. https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2112588,2112588 Looks like the forums are pretty dead... but just in case anybody wanders over here. if you have any interest in talking about Granite Spiny lizards I would love to hear from you. Just add me on fb... https://www.facebook.com/john.albrecht.3956 https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2110879,2110879 Hi Rosebuds if you are still out there. My female Sceloporus serrifer cyanogenys, Abby, is pregnant again! Unfortunately her mate is gone, having died unexpectedly in November. But he got to her before his demise. She is huge! Will not get her a mate at this time. Kept two of the seven that she... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2110854,2110854 Can you keep more than one Texas Spiny Lizard in the same enclosure? My kids have caught two lizards recently. One is pretty small, about 2 inches, and the other is about 4 inches. We've had the smaller one for almost a month and it's eating and seems to be doing well. The bigger one was just caught... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2027510,2027510 Does anyone out there know the exact dosages of calcium, Vitamin B, etc. during pregnancy of the Blue Spiny Lizard? She's also got 10.0 Reptisun lights, basking lights, warmth, etc. Recently I've also given her two homeopathic remedies to help her uptake of calcium. She has been going off-feed; s... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2024010,2024010 Hello! I have a small fence lizard. I was wondering how much to feed him? He is 4.5 inches long from nose to tail, 2 inches without his tail. He still seems fairly young. He has been eating 1-2 medium crickets a day. Does it seem like I'm over feeding him? Thanks! https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2009686,2009686 Captured in Palm Springs by noose.... -----www.phrynosoma.org https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2005272,2005272 Is anybody out there working with these guys? I have a large captive bred group and am looking for some bloodline trades. I would also like to discuss their breeding and care. Mine seem to really enjoy greens. I would love to see your photos. Stephen Sj_pets101@yahoo.com Www.sjpets01.com https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2004604,2004604 Hello, I have a pair of texas spineys. I have had them since June of last year. One of my pair (not sure male or female) has been laying on the basking log with it's nose pointing toward the ceiling and has been this way for hours now. It's in some sort of trance. It's holding it's head up prett... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2004505,2004505 Two days ago i came accross a nice sized male WFL underneath a small refridgerator i was moving out of my garage. I didnt notice it at first due to some leaves that were also under there that and the lizard was not moving. It seemed quite torpid so i assumed it had been there a good while..probably ... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1999894,1999894 I have been looking for info on hibination on the western fence lizard. I can't seem to find any? Can any one help me with hibination/breeding sheet? Hope some one can help https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1991946,1991946 Which of the spiny lizards is the largest? I saw one at a friends house years ago that looked huge to me but can't what it was exactly!! Thanks! Jeff https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1923707,1923707 looking for some to breed cuting back on my louisiana milks any spinys would be great https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1923029,1923029 I was on a job today and somebody found a clutch of eggs in a pile of sand that was about to be turned into concrete. I'm assuming that they are some sort of sceloporus eggs based on the high number of them I see all day long in the area. I was hoping somebody could help me out with a how to hatch t... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1914496,1914496 Im assuming the 2 first lizards are females and the 3rd lizard is a male. Am I correct? https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1906537,1906537 This is the lovely Honeysuckle, shes one fine looking lady :0) shes gravid and due to lay anytime and make her handsome hubby "Cockleburr" ... a dad) Honeysuckle * female orange headed desert spiny-----Eve Suncharmers Colorful Collareds & More https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1902308,1902308 Hello Has anyone bred Emerald Swifts? If so any info such as day/night temps ,etc will be great. Thank you. https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1900722,1900722 Help! Just bought a small lizard at a local reputable pet shop. Wanted Sceloporus. They had one left. Told me it was occidentalis. Now not so sure. Head recently shed, a grayish color. A bit of lateral striping from eye to eye. But parietal region appears to be a "bulge," and not t... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1896307,1896307 So the last few years as I have taken trips out to the deserts and mountains, my fascination with Granite Spiny Lizards(Sceloporus Orcutti) has grown. They are the prettiest Spiny Lizards IMO save for maybe the really cobalt blue Spiny Lizards from mainland Mexico(Sceloporus Minor). It's easy to t... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1895397,1895397 I live near Sacramento, California, and we have a lot of Western Fence lizards (blue-bellies) running around. However, I've learned that there are quite a few sagebrush lizards too--how can I tell the difference?-----My reptile care sheets Bearded dragon food https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1868249,1868249 Willie, a Yarrow's Spiney Lizard, (Sceloporus jarrovi jarrovii), seeks affectionate lady for a long-term relationship. Physical appearance not important, (stub-tails - OK). Anyone knowing where we can obtain a lady for Willie, please let us know. We are willing to travel to find a girl for him. Link...