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Lizards
Lizards are a type of scaled reptile that can be found worldwide except in Antarctica. There are approximately 3,800 subspecies, including chameleons, geckos and Komodo dragons. In this category, there are questions and information relating to lizards.
3,425 Questions
How many species of lizards are there in the world?
There are over 6,000 species of lizards in the world, belonging to various families and genera. These species vary in size, behavior, and habitat preferences.
What rainforest continent does a basilisk lizard live on?
Basilisk lizards, also known as Jesus lizards due to their ability to run on water, are found in the rainforests of Central and South America. They are primarily found in countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. These lizards are known for their unique ability to escape predators by running across water on their hind legs.
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What is a Water Monitor Lizard's home range?
Water monitor lizards have large home ranges, typically covering several square kilometers. They are known to be highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, including rivers, swamps, forests, and human-populated areas. They are strong swimmers, capable climbers, and have a wide distribution across Southeast Asia and parts of Africa.
What is a small green lizard that turns brown when its cold?
The Green Anole is found in southern Florida. It's colors range from a bright green to a drab gray or black. It is a small lizard, with males rarely reaching more than 8 inches total length. They make poor beginner pets, as their eating habits in the wild are difficult to reproduce in captivity.
I agree, the green anole. Me and my friend had some as kids. I was always jealous of hers because it was bright green, while mine was always a dull brown. One day her heating lamp broke and it turned into the color of mine. That's when i got a heating lamp and rock.
They are common pets, but by no means good/easy ones (if you're doing it right).
How many species of lizards are kept as pets?
There are numerous species of lizards kept as pets, including bearded dragons, leopard geckos, crested geckos, blue-tongued skinks, and iguanas. Specific estimates of the total number of lizard species kept as pets may vary, but popular species generally fall within these categories.
Why do lizards live in the desert?
Lizards have adapted to living in the desert because they are able to conserve water more effectively, and their scales help protect them from the sun and predators. They also have evolved behaviors, such as being more active during cooler parts of the day, to cope with the extreme temperatures of the desert environment.
Lizards can be eaten by various predators, such as snakes, birds of prey, mammals like foxes and cats, and larger lizards. Additionally, some insects and spiders may also feed on smaller species of lizards.
Do blue-tongued lizards lay eggs?
No , Blue tongue lizards do not lay eggs like many other types of lizards. They give birth to live lizards.
Are banded Gila monsters prey or predators?
Gila monsters (both banded and reticulated subspecies) are primarily predators. No doubt, they sometimes fall prey to other predators, but not often. Certainly, nothing preys primarilyon Gila monsters. Gila monsters are hard to find, staying underground most of the year, so no other predator can get at them. And if a predator does find one, the lizard is well protected by its venom. Still, some creatures may eat them as eggs or perhaps overpower very young Gila monsters.
How long are lizards pregnant for?
The gestation period for lizards varies depending on the species, but generally ranges from a few weeks to a few months. Some lizards, like the common leopard gecko, have a gestation period of around 4-6 weeks, while larger species like the green iguana can have a gestation period of several months.
Chuckwallas are primarily herbivores, feeding on a diet consisting mainly of vegetation such as leaves, flowers, and fruits. They are known to consume a variety of plants, including creosote bushes, desert flowers, and leafy greens. Chuckwallas also obtain moisture from the plants they eat, reducing their need for water.
Lizards are reptiles that have evolved over millions of years from ancient reptile ancestors. They are found in various habitats around the world, ranging from deserts to rainforests. Lizard species have adapted to diverse environments and have developed unique characteristics to help them survive in their specific ecosystems.
What is the weight of a Yellow Spotted Night Lizard?
Yellow Spotted Night Lizards typically weigh around 5-15 grams.
Where do lizards in home get water from?
Lizards can get water from the food they eat, such as insects or plants. They may also drink water droplets from leaves or catch rainwater. Some lizards are known to seek out water sources like puddles or water dishes left out by humans.
What are the enemies of a Gila Monster?
potentially large rattlesnakes and hogs are enemies. we are also enemies by throwing trash into their environment and stepping over their burrows, destroying their eggs for fun, capturing them and putting them in the zoo
How many kinds of lizards are in Arizona?
There are over 60 species of lizards in Arizona. Some common ones include the desert spiny lizard, western banded gecko, and horned lizard.
Collared Lizards are primarily carnivores, but many will also eat plant matter, including collard greens, mustard greens, kale and zucchini. Meat should constitute the majority of the Collared Lizard's diet. Collared Lizards will eat commercially raised crickets, mealworms, earthworms, kingworms and roaches. (Wild caught insects should never be fed, since they can carry disease.)
Does the animal the lizard posses any spiritual powers?
maybe it has some powers but i do not know if they are spiritual .I have read an article that says that every animal has some special abilities for example a fox can see what is going on behind it's back with out having to turn around it's vision changes and it can see what happens behind it or flies have the ability to manipulate time(only for a short time of course and they are too small so their ability is also too weak to be noticed) so maybe lizards have some abilities as well
What are the 3 major differences between a snake and a lizard?
Some key differences between snakes and lizards are:
- Limbs: Snakes lack limbs, while lizards typically have four limbs.
- Eyelids: Lizards have movable eyelids, whereas many snakes have a transparent scale covering their eyes.
- Body shape: Snakes have elongated bodies, while lizards have a more compact body shape.
What is the scientific name of LIZARD?
Squamata - Lizards Anguidae - Alligator Lizards & Allies Elgaria - Western Alligator Lizards
E. coerulea - Northern Alligator Lizard E. c. coerulea - San Francisco Alligator Lizard E. c. palmeri- Sierra Alligator Lizard E. c. shastensis - Shasta Alligator Lizard E. c. principis - Northwestern Alligator Lizard E. multicarinata - Southern Alligator Lizard E. m. multicarinata - California Alligator Lizard E. m. scincicauda - Oregon Alligator Lizard E. m. webbii - San Diego Alligator Lizard E. panamintina - Panamint Alligator Lizard Anniellidae - North American Legless lizardsAnniella - North American Legless Lizards A. pulchra- California Legless Lizard Crotaphytidae - Collared and Leopard Lizards Crotaphytus - Collared Lizards C. bicinctores - Great Basin Collared Lizard C. vestigium - Baja California Collared Lizard Gambelia - Leopard Lizards G. copeii - Cope's Leopard Lizard G. sila - Blunt-nosed Leopard Lizard G. wislizenii - Long-nosed Leopard Lizard Gekkonidae - Geckos Coleonyx - Banded Geckos C. switaki - Switak's Banded Gecko C. s. switaki - Peninsular Banded Gecko C. variegatus - Western Banded Gecko C. v. abbotti - San Diego Banded Gecko C. v. variegatus - Desert Banded Gecko Phyllodactylus - Leaf-toed Geckos P. nocticolus - Peninsular Leaf-toed Gecko Hemidactylus - House Geckos H. turcicus - Mediterranean House Gecko I Tarentola - Wall Geckos T. mauritanica - Moorish Wall Gecko IHelodermatidae - Venomous Lizards Heloderma - Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards H. suspectum - Gila Monster H. s. cinctum - Banded Gila Monster Iguanidae - Iguanian Lizards Dipsosaurus - Desert Iguanas D. dorsalis- Desert Iguana D. d. dorsalis - Northern Desert Iguana Sauromalus - Chuckwallas S. ater - Common Chuckwalla Phrynosomatidae - Zebra-tailed, Earless, Fringe-toed, Spiny, Tree, Side-blotched, and Horned Lizards Callisaurus - Zebra-tailed Lizards C. draconoides - Zebra-tailed Lizard C. d. rhodostictus - Western Zebra-tailed Lizard Petrosaurus - California Rock Lizards P. mearnsi - Banded Rock Lizard P. m. mearnsi - Mearns' Rock Lizard Phrynosoma - Horned Lizards P. (Anota) blainvillii (coronatum) - Blainville's (Coast) Horned Lizard P. (Tapaja) douglasii - Pygmy Short-horned Lizard P. (Anota) mcallii- Flat-tail Horned Lizard P. platyrhinos - Desert Horned Lizard P. (Doliosaurus) p. calidiarum - Southern Desert Horned Lizard P. (Doliosaurus) p. platyrhinos - Northern Desert Horned Lizard Sceloporus - Spiny Lizards S. graciosus - Common Sagebrush Lizard S. g. gracilis - Western Sagebrush Lizard S. g. graciosus - Northern Sagebrush Lizard S. g. vandenburgianus - Southern Sagebrush Lizard S. magister - Desert Spiny Lizard S. m. uniformis - Yellow-backed Spiny Lizard S. m. transversus - Barred Spiny Lizard S. occidentalis - Western Fence Lizard S. o. becki - Island Fence Lizard S. o. biseriatus - San Joaquin Fence Lizard S. o. bocourtii - Coast Range Fence Lizard S. o. longipes - Great Basin Fence Lizard S. o. occidentalis - Northwestern Fence Lizard S. o. taylori - Sierra Fence Lizard S. orcutti - Granite Spiny Lizard Uma - Fringe-toed Lizards U. inornata - Coachella Valley Fringe-toed Lizard U. notata - Colorado Desert Fringe-toed Lizard U. scoparia - Mohave Fringe-toed Lizard Urosaurus - Tree & Bush Lizards U. graciosus - Long-tailed Brush Lizard U. nigricaudus - Baja California Brush Lizard U. ornatus - Ornate Tree Lizard U. o. symmetricus - Colorado River Tree Lizard Uta - Side-blotched Lizards U. stansburiana - Common Side-blotched Lizard U. s. elegans - Western Side-blotched Lizard U. s. nevadensis - Nevada Side-blotched Lizard U. s. stansburiana - Northern Side-blotched Lizard Scincidae - Skinks Plestiodon - Toothy Skinks (formerly Eumeces) P. "gilberti"- Gilbert's Skink P. g. cancellosus - Variegated Skink P. g. gilberti - Greater Brown Skink P. g. placerensis - Northern Brown Skink P. g. rubricaudatus - Western Red-tailed Skink P. skiltonianus - Western Skink P. s. interparietalis - Coronado Skink P. s. skiltonianus - Skilton's Skink Teiidae - Whiptails & Racerunners Aspidoscelis - Whiptails (formerly Cnemidophorus) A. hyperythra - Orange-throated Whiptail A. h. beldingi - Belding's Orange-throated Whiptail A. tigris - Tiger Whiptail A. t. stejnegeri - Coastal Whiptail A. t. munda - California Whiptail A. t. tigris - Great Basin Whiptail Xantusiidae - Night Lizards Xantusia - Night Lizards X. gracilis - Sandstone Night Lizard X. henshawi - Granite Night Lizard Xantusia riversiana - Island Night Lizard X. r. reticulata - San Clemente Night Lizard X. r. riversiana - San Nicolas Night Lizard X. sierrae - Sierra Night Lizard X. vigilis - Desert Night Lizard X. wigginsi - Baja California Night Lizard Chamaeleonidae - Chameleons Chamaeleo - Chameleons C. jacksonii -Jackson's Chameleon C. j. xantholophus - Yellow-crested Jackson's Chameleon I I = Introduced - not native to California F = Formerly present, now probably extinct in California Listed by Common Names Alligator Lizards Northern Alligator Lizards Northwestern Alligator Lizard San Francisco Alligator Lizard Shasta Alligator Lizard Sierra Alligator Lizard Southern Alligator Lizards California Alligator Lizard Oregon Alligator Lizard San Diego Alligator Lizard Panamint Alligator Lizard Brush Lizard Long-tailed Brush Lizard Chameleons Jackson's Chameleon I Chuckwallas Common Chuckwalla Collared Lizards Baja California Collared Lizard Great Basin Collared Lizard Fence Lizards (Blue-bellies, Swifts) Western Fence Lizard Coast Range Fence Lizard Great Basin Fence Lizard Island Fence Lizard Northwestern Fence Lizard San Joaquin Fence Lizard Sierra Fence Lizard Fringe-toed Lizards Coachella Valley Fringe-toed Lizard Mohave Fringe-toed Lizard Sonoran Fringe-toed Lizard Geckos Desert Banded Gecko Mediterranean House Gecko I Moorish Wall Gecko I Peninsular Banded Gecko Peninsular Leaf-toed Gecko San Diego Banded Gecko Gila Monster Banded Gila Monster Horned Lizards Blainville's (Coast) Horned Lizard Flat-tailed Horned Lizard Northern Desert Horned Lizard Pygmy Short-horned Lizard Southern Desert Horned Lizard Iguanas Northern Desert Iguana Legless Lizards California Legless Lizard Leopard Lizards Blunt-nosed Leopard Lizard Long-nosed Leopard Lizard Night Lizards Baja California Night Lizard Granite Night Lizard Sandstone Night Lizard Island Night Lizard San Clemente Night Lizard San Nicolas Night Lizard Desert Night Lizard Sierra Night Lizard Yucca Night Lizard Rock Lizards Mearns' Rock Lizard Sagebrush Lizards Western Sagebrush Lizard Northern Sagebrush Lizard Southern Sagebrush Lizard Side-blotched Lizards Northern Side-blotched Lizard Nevada Side-blotched Lizard Western Side-blotched Lizard Skinks Gilbert's Skinks Variegated Skink Greater Brown Skink Northern Brown Skink Western Red-tailed Skink Western Skinks Coronado Skink Skilton's Skink Spiny Lizards Desert Spiny Lizards Yellow-backed Spiny Lizard Barred Spiny Lizard Granite Spiny Lizard Tree Lizards Baja California Brush Lizard Colorado River Tree Lizard Whiptails Belding's Orange Throated Whiptail California Whiptail Coastal Whiptail Great Basin Whiptail Zebra-tailed Lizards Western Zebra-tailed Lizard I = Introduced F = Formerly present, now probably extinct in California
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Can turtles and lizards live in the same tank?
It is generally not recommended to house turtles and lizards together in the same tank. Turtles require different environmental conditions, such as water for swimming and a basking area, while lizards need dry land and specific heating and lighting requirements. Additionally, there could be potential conflicts over food and territory between the two species.
Is the yellow spotted lizard the same as the one in the book 'holes'?
But it's real scientific name is "Yellow spotted night lizard".
It's habit might be a bit different with the one in 'Holes'.
The lizard you see in the movie Holes is just a digitally altered version of a bearded dragon and they are no where near alike
Is the geico lizard's accent Australian or English?
It's definitely not Australian, it's English. There are lots of types of English accents, so it may not sound like the "typical" English accent you've heard before. Specifically, the lizard sounds Cockney because he does that rhyming slang thing. You can google this cockney rhyming slang for a translator if you've never heard it.
What do lizards in Missouri eat?
Lizards in Missouri primarily eat insects such as crickets, beetles, ants, and grasshoppers. Some larger species may also consume small mammals, birds, or other lizards. It's important for pet owners to provide a varied diet that mimics their natural food sources.
