http://forums.kingsnake.com/forum.php?catid=192 Lacertidae is the family of the wall lizards, or true lizards, which are native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. The group includes the genus Lacerta, which contains some of the most commonly seen lizard species in Europe. The European and Mediterranean species live mainly in forest and scrub habitats. Eremias and Ophisops species replace these in the grassland and desert habitats of Asia. African species usually live in rocky, arid areas. Lacertids are small or medium-sized lizards. Most species are less than 9 cm long, excluding the tail, although the largest living species, Gallotia stehlini, reaches 46 cm, and some extinct forms were larger still. They are primarily insectivorous. Lacertids are remarkably similar in form, with slender bodies and long tails, but have highly varied patterns and colours, even within the same species. Their scales are large on the head, which often also has osteoderms, small and granular on the back, and rectangular on the underside. Most species are sexually dimorphic, with the males and females having different patterns. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of all Lacertids. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service. http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2111690,2111690 How does one catch baby Podarcis siculas? i dont want to noose adults, If i use pails as pitfalls were should i position them? http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2007256,2007256 Does anyone know if feeding a lightning bug to a jeweled lacerta spells certain death? It was for our bearded dragon. Want to field collect insects and need to know if they have an achiles heel. Any experience out there? thanks Larry http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2002062,2002062 It appears that my female CB 2012 Steppe is not gravid?! Does anyone have laying and incubation care information on these guys? Thanks, Roger http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1996565,1996565 I've been searching the web and can't find anything on how to sex the Steppe Runner, or their breeding requirements. Does anyone have more than the generic info on these guys? Thanks, Roger http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1990725,1990725 I was fortunate enough to grab a group of five Steppe lizards. Looks to be (maybe) 2.3 ... I'm not quiet sure what to use as substrate longterm , at the moment I'm using Eco Earth by zoomedin a standard 55 gallon aquarium... I've thought about Pool Filter Sand or playground sand.. Anyone have pictur... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1892404,1892404 dd http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1892402,1892402 Hi All´, At the time being i Have been working with Albino TL since november 2009!!All My concerns about raising these Albino( Eye Problem, MBD etc. etc. ), is now eliminated!These Magnificent Albinos,just give me so much fun... They do have limited sight as other albinos.. But they certainly thriv... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1892393,1892393 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSHe2fwBfRI-----Reptiles since 1975 http://www.rolfreptiles.com Rolf Mikkelsen DENMARK http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1883251,1883251 I am also glad that I got into the jeweleds as they are fantastic animals to work with.Some jeweled lacertas in my collection. -----Wil Combs www.captivebredcreations.com http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1883250,1883250 I have really enjoyed working with these guys so far. I can't wait till they are of breeding age to see how well I can do with them. Gallotia stehlini that I am working with. -----Wil Combs www.captivebredcreations.com http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1882072,1882072 I have 1.2 longtailed grass lizards in a terrarium. Imagine my delight in seeing a tiny tiny baby making its way along the substrate. I got it out of there and put it into a quart deli container with some of the substrate, covered with a piece of nylon stocking (the baby could easily have escaped ... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1880973,1880973 Are they the same or are they different species? http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1875970,1875970 Hi Has anyone kept,bred Adolfus jacksoni ? If so can a pair be housed together ,temp info and adult size plus any other advice,info you can help me with ? I can not find any care info on them . Thank you http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1870315,1870315 -----Come Join me and other Lacertid Fans at LacertaUSA.com http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1867141,1867141 I just added 2 female longtailed grass lizards to a terrarium containing a male, after cleaning out the tank and rearranging the landscape a bit. He almost immediately grabbed one of the females' tails repeatedly, but she always was able to extricate her tail from him and get away. Was he trying t... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1855940,1855940 http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1855469,1855469 Are there some good books in English language about lacertidae species or European herpetology in general? Any suggestions? http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1852251,1852251 I need to find out a bit more.I found a basic caresheet.But what about cage size for a pair(can they be kept in pairs?). How much do they eat as adults? also the caresheet they only live 5yrs is this right, seems short? Does anyone have a pic of an adult so I can get an idea of the size? thanks http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1816238,1816238 Just curious if anyone but myself is actually working with any real numbers of lacerta species in the U.S. Very curious to know. Thank you, Alec alecfeldman@hotmail.com http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1811478,1811478 I sprayed a double layer of paper towel thoroughly with Provent-a-Mite and allowed it to dry. I put the long tailed grass lizards in, with a plastic plant, water bowl, and tiny cup with 2 waxworms in it. I know that any prey animal that touches the paper towel will die. What else can I do to make...