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There are many types of lizards, hundreds of thousands even. They have no skin, just scales because they are reptiles, which are closely related to amphibians. I currently have a pet monitor lizard, which is a close relative to the Komodo Dragon, the biggest lizard on Earth (currently known). Here you post about your favorite type of lizard, or how you hate them, it's you opinion.
[i]Here are some basic types of lizards:[/i]
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[highlight]GROUPS[/highlight]
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[b]Teiidae [AKA Tegus]:[/b]
Tegus, a very close relative to the Skink and monitor family (closer to skink) are usually found in South America, and have yet to invade the US. The average life-span for these creatures is from 5-years (health issues usually strike wild Tegu) to 10-years (in captivity, as a pet). They usually grow up to 3 1/2-feet to 4 1/2-feet as adults, and can take your fingers off if you let them. I personally never had a Tegu, or even seen one for that matter, but I hear they are good pets.
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[b]Monitors:[/b]
Monitors are the biggest lizards, they usually grow from 2-feet, to 15 (at very most). The largest in the group is the Komodo Dragon, it can grow up to 15-feet! Most of the Monitor species live in either Africa, or Australia. I currently have one, it is a baby Nile Monitor.
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[b]Geckos:[/b]
These little guys usually have web-footing and grow from 1-inch to 2 1/2-feet! You can find them anywhere, they live in almost every environment because of our homes. They often live inside peoples houses and can stick to glass upside-down, but not all of them have those sticky feet, some of them have claws like regular lizards. I used to have a pet Leopard Gecko.
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[b]Anoles:[/b]
These tiny little lizards are usually found around the equator, mainly in the Americas. The Brown-Anoles are currently invading the US through Florida and taking out the Green-Anoles. The size range for them usually is 2-centimeters to 1 1/2-feet. They are usually known as the "chameleon lizards" due to the fact that they change colors slightly in certain temperatures. I currently have a pet Cuban-Anole.
[img]http://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/uploads/image/green-anole-01.jpg[/img]
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[b]Chameleons:[/b]
These are some of the most popular pet lizards due to the fact of them changing colors for various reasons. They are very delicate and can die easily, as well as a short lifespan and cost a lot (one reason why I don't have one). They grow from less than 1-centimeter to 1 1/2-feet.
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[b]Worm-Lizards:[/b]
Possibly the least known type of lizard, they look just like worms, and are very closely related to snakes. Some of them have arms and live on land, whilst most of them live underground armless and feed off of worms. They grow from 2-centimeters to about 1-foot. I personally caught one before, but released it because it scared the crap out of my mom.
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[b]Iguanas:[/b]
Iguanas are the next biggest pet lizard next to chameleons, in popularity. They are found around the equator, but mostly near the Americas. The size range for them is between 1-foot to 8-feet in size, next biggest next to monitors. They make for great pets, they are very smart and agile and respect their owners usually. I used to have a pet Green-Iguana, the most popular among the iguanas (for pets). They are currently an invasive species in the United States and are originally from South America and Central America. A famous sub-family is the basilisk, also known as the Jesus Lizard because they run on water.
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[b]Skinks:[/b]
Skinks are cute little critters, some people can't tell between them and regular lizards such as Anoles. One of the most famous pet skink is the Blue-Tounged Skink, it's mouth contains bacteria that cause the coloration. Most skinks are defined for their coloration, they have a variety of colors between them, in and out. The average length for skinks is 2-centimeters to 4-feet. I had a pet skink, too bad he died of age like my Green Iguana.
[img]http://www.crocodilesanddragons.com.au/images/skinks_bluetongue.jpg[/img]
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[b]Draco Volans [AKA Flying Dragons]:[/b]
I don't know pretty much about these critters, so I will pull a reference: "Draco volans, or the Flying Dragon, is a member of the genus of gliding lizards Draco. It can spread out folds of skin attached to its movable ribs to form "wings" that it uses to glide from tree to tree over distances upwards of 25-feet; however, like all modern reptiles, it lacks the ability to sustain powered flight, and is capable only of gliding." It's average length is from 19-centimeters to 1 1/2-feet. It feeds on ants and termites.
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[b]Agamas:[/b]
I have never seen, nor heard of Amagas until I made this thread, so I had to Google my answers for this one. Amagas originate from Africa to South-Asia and usually grow from 1/2-foot to 1 1/2-feet in length. They make good pets and lay many eggs, but are "high maintenance" as I call them. I hear they are great for breeders (because they lay 3 to 20 eggs and need minimal care as babies), I suggest you get one if you want some training in this field. Their colors are: "brown or gray. Male breeding colors may be red, blue or yellow. Like many lizards, some species may undergo color changes in response to temperature changes or stress."
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[highlight]SPECIAL SPECIES[/highlight]
[i]Note: This section of the OP contains information solely from Wikipedia.[/i]
[b]Pogona [AKA Bearded Dragons]:[/b]
Pogona are a genus of lizards containing seven species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. Members of this genus live in the arid, rocky, semi-desert regions and dry open woodlands of Australia. They are adept climbers, spending time on branches and in bushes, even found on fence posts when living near human habitation. Pogona bask on rocks and exposed branches in the mornings and afternoons. The species are found throughout Australia.
[b]Komodo Dragons:[/b]
he Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is a species of lizard that inhabits the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang in Indonesia. A member of the monitor lizard family (Varanidae), it is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2 to 3 metres (6.6 to 9.8 ft) and weighing around 70 kilograms (150 lb). Their unusual size has been attributed to island gigantism, since there are no other carnivorous animals to fill the niche on the islands where they live.
[b]Amphisbaenia [AKA Regular Worm-Lizard]:[/b]
The Amphisbaenia are a usually legless suborder of squamates closely related to lizards and snakes. As many species possess a pink body coloration and scales arranged in rings, they have a superficial resemblance to earthworms. They are very poorly understood, due to their burrowing lifestyle and general rarity. Most species are found in Africa and South America, with a few in other parts of the world. Little is known of them outside of their anatomy, and even that is difficult to study due to the mechanics of dissecting something so small. Most species are less than 6 inches (150 mm) long.
[b]Leopard Gecko:[/b]
The Leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is a nocturnal ground-dwelling gecko naturally found in the deserts of Southern Central Asia, from the southern parts of Afghanistan, throughout Pakistan, to the northwestern parts of India. Unlike most geckos, Leopard geckos possess eyelids. It has become a well-established pet in captivity.
[b]Frilled Lizard:[/b]
The frill-necked lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), also known as the frilled lizard or frilled dragon, is found mainly in northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Its name comes from the large frill around its neck, which usually stays folded against the lizard's body. It is largely arboreal, spending the majority of the time in the trees. The lizard's diet consists mainly of insects and small vertebrates. The frill-necked lizard is a relatively large lizard, reaching up to 91.4 cm in length. It may also be kept in captivity.
[b]Gila Monster[/b]
The Gila monster, Heloderma suspectum, is a species of venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico (but not Baja California). A heavy, slow-moving lizard, up to 60 centimetres (2.0 ft) long, the Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States, and one of only two known species of venomous lizards in North America, the other being its close relative the Mexican beaded lizard (H. horridum). Though the Gila monster is venomous, its sluggish nature means that it represents little threat to humans. However, it has earned a fearsome reputation, and is sometimes killed by hikers and homeowners, despite being protected by state law in Arizona and Nevada.
[b]Plumed Basilisk [AKA The Jesus Lizard]:[/b]
he plumed basilisk, Basiliscus plumifrons, also called a green basilisk or double crested basilisk, is a species of lizard native to Latin America. Its natural range covers a swath from Mexico to Ecuador. This lizard is able to run short distances across water using both its feet and tail for support, an ability shared with other basilisks and the Malaysian sail-finned lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis. In Costa Rica, this has earned the plumed basilisk the nickname "Jesus Christ lizard". It is also an excellent swimmer and can stay under water for up to 30 minutes.
[b]Thorny Lizard [AKA Thorny Devil]:[/b]
Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus) is an Australian lizard. It is also known as the Thorny Dragon, Mountain Devil, Thorny Lizard, or the Moloch and is the sole species of genus Moloch. It grows up to 20 cm (8 in) in length and can live up to 20 years, colored in camouflaging shades of desert browns and tans; these change from pale colors when warm to darker colors when cold. The species is entirely covered with conical spines that are mostly uncalcified. It also features a spiny "false-head" on the back of the neck, the animal presents this to a potential predator by dipping its real head. Females are larger than males. The Thorny Devil's body is ridged in structure, and enables the animal to collect water from any part of its body, which is then channelled to the mouth.
[b]Horned-Lizard [AKA Horned-Toad]:[/b]
Horned lizards (Phrynosoma) are a genus of the Phrynosomatidae family of lizards. The horned lizard is popularly called a "horned toad," "horny toad", or "horned frog," but it is neither a toad nor a frog. The popular names come from the lizard's rounded body and blunt snout, which make it resemble a toad or frog. (Phrynosoma literally means "toad-bodied.") The spines on its back and sides are made from modified scales, whereas the horns on the heads are true horns (i.e. they have a bony core). There are 14 species of horned lizards in North America, 8 of which are native to the United States. The largest-bodied and most widely distributed of the U.S. species is the Texas horned lizard (P. cornutum).
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[i]I will slowly update the OP with facts and new species, please share your opinion bellow while I do this![/i]
[i]Update 4/30/10(US): Added Tegus, and some new individual species.[/i]
Turtles are better.
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Worm Lizard? What.
worm lizard = snake with claws [img]http://www.bluechameleon.org/Photo%20&%20Image%20Stockpile%20-%20BCV/Bipes%20biporus.jpg[/img]
I remembered the time where a customer found a fried lizard in his Xbox, after getting it replaced by MS
EDIT:
[img]http://www.visi.com/~scot.maki/xbox-repair/lizard.JPG[/img]
I'm in a rural part of far northern australia
I see lizards that look like they could rape your whole extended family all at once every day.
komodo dragons don't live in Australia or Africa, they live in papa new Guinea and Indonesia and all those pacific Asian islands.
I has two bearded dragons :D
Are lizards and snakes grouped together under reptiles, or are they separate, like lizards would be to crocodiles under reptiles?
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Ok I found it, never mind, Lizards and snakes are grouped together under Squamata, while crocodiles and alligators are under Crocadilla.
Has anyone seen lizards do pushups? It's pretty funny.
I had an iguana once, died of an infection on it's stomach after it ripped it open.
I was sad...
This can only go horribly wrong
i thought of that person thats a dinosaur in a suit when i read it
Missing Skinks.
This thread needs more lizards, but I'll leave it to OP to add them.
I suggest:
Basilisks
Iguanas
Skinks
Flying Dragons
Frilled Dragons
Horned Toads (yes, it is a lizard, not a toad)
Thorny Devils
Gila monsters (poisonous)
Beaded lizards (poisonous)
I really wanted an Iguana, but we don't have enough space, plus it's too cold for it roam around the house where I live
Needs some Tegus too, like my girl:
[img]http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/RR_Raptor65/Nienna/Picture018-1.jpg[/img]
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[QUOTE=RR_Raptor65;21629099]Needs some Tegus too, like my girl:
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I had forgotten all about tegus! She's quite lovely.
[QUOTE=RR_Raptor65;21629099]Needs some Tegus too, like my girl:
[img]http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/RR_Raptor65/Nienna/Picture018-1.jpg[/img]
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Thats a monitor species.
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[QUOTE=Abstrakt;21628513]Has anyone seen lizards do pushups? It's pretty funny.[/QUOTE]
Thats either a mating dance or a threat.
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[QUOTE=NorthernFall;21628776]I really wanted an Iguana, but we don't have enough space, plus it's too cold for it roam around the house where I live[/QUOTE]
Get a heater cage, less than 100$. Get a small one, that only grows to like 1-foot.
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[QUOTE=redking;21628591]This thread needs more lizards, but I'll leave it to OP to add them.
I suggest:
Basilisks
Iguanas
Skinks
Flying Dragons
Frilled Dragons
Horned Toads (yes, it is a lizard, not a toad)
Thorny Devils
Gila monsters (poisonous)
Beaded lizards (poisonous)[/QUOTE]
Will update. I'm currently at work so I can only do so much.
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If you think the Comodo dragon is big...
Megalania prisca. That's all I say.
People who are afraid of reptiles should not come here. Pics are huge. But i don't understand who would be afraid of these cute geckos and etc.
[QUOTE=SlayerFin;21629780]People who are afraid of reptiles should not come here. Pics are huge. But i don't understand who would be afraid of these cute geckos and etc.[/QUOTE]
Or Megalania prisca...
Nah, it's extinct.
Addendum OP: Gecko-feet do not stick to Teflon.
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If you think the Comodo dragon is big...
Megalania prisca. That's all I say.[/QUOTE]
You posted that in LMAO Pics thread. Ha. I will add extinct species at the end.
[QUOTE=Cheezy;21629817]Addendum OP: Gecko-feet do not stick to Teflon.[/QUOTE]
Haha, put a gecko in a teflon wok.
[QUOTE=ForgottenKanez;21629697]Thats a monitor species.[/QUOTE]
Actually she's a Tegu. In fact, aside from being lizards they're entirely different from Monitors.
[QUOTE=RR_Raptor65;21630063]Actually she's a Tegu. In fact, aside from being lizards they're entirely different from Monitors.[/QUOTE]
They are in the basic monitor family, Tegu is a lower group within monitors, Tegu's are just closely related to skinks.
I too want more bearded dragons in this thread.
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