Species information
Collared Lizards
Crotaphytus collaris, Crotaphytus insularis
Common name
Collared Lizards
Scientific name
Crotaphytus collaris, Crotaphytus insularis
Family
Iguanidae
Appearance
The collared lizard is a small lizard which gets its name from two distinctive bands (or collars) on its neck. The background colour is blue, green, brown, olive or yellow (the colour can vary alot as there are many sub species). Youngsters of this species are banded although these fade with age and are only barely visable in some mature specimens.
Locality
Arkansas, Missouri to Utah and Arizona.
Adult size
Upto 12inches.
Approx lifespan
8-10 years.
REcomended vivarium size
3x1x1ft for one specimen.
Basic set up type
Dry savannah with rocks for basking and hiding.
Diet
Collared lizards should be fed well gut-loaded insects dusted once weekly with the appropriate vitamin/calcium powders.
Further reading
N/A
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