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Are blue bellied lizards the same as the western fence lizard?
No, blue-bellied lizards are different species than western fence lizards. Blue-bellied lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis) are found in western North America, while western fence lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis) are found in the western United States. Both species are members of the Sceloporus genus, but they are distinct species with different characteristics.
Do long tailed lizards bite?
Lizards never bite.
Do female fence lizards care for their young?
No
Are blue belly lizards poisonous?
Blue belly lizards, also know as western fence lizards are not poisonous, but can bite. The only poisonous lizard in the US is the Gila monster, which live in desert areas, such as Joshua Tree, San Bernardino and few in Death Valley.
Do lizards bite humans?
Yes, most lizards bite. Some lizards squirt blood through their naked eye, whilst other lizards wave their tail to scare predators away. Yes, most lizards can bite as a weapon for self defense. However lizards that are kept in captivity, such as iguanas, are less likely to bite humans because they are used to human contact. Some lizards give a warning before biting - if a lizard opens its mouth wide, swells and hisses at the same time, this is a warning that it may be about to bite.
Are blue bellied lizards the same as the western fence lizard?
No, blue-bellied lizards are different species than western fence lizards. Blue-bellied lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis) are found in western North America, while western fence lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis) are found in the western United States. Both species are members of the Sceloporus genus, but they are distinct species with different characteristics.
What do western fence lizards love to eat?
crickets
Are blue bellied lizards venomous?
No, blue bellied lizards (aka Western fence lizards) are not venomous.
When do western fence lizards start hibernating?
DUring the winter
Where do western fence lizards live?
they eat spiders, crickets, and mill worms!
Do long tailed lizards bite?
Lizards never bite.
How do blue belly lizards reproduce?
Blue Belly lizards also known as Western Fence Lizards reproduce by lying eggs. The female lay about 3 to 17 eggs between the months of April and July.
Is it normal for western fence lizards to dig hibernation burrows?
Mine was digging for a week and then it layed eggs, so it might be pregnant!
How do western fence lizards drink?
Western fence lizards primarily drink water through a process called capillary action, where they absorb moisture from their environment, such as dew or rainwater, using their skin and mouth. They can also drink by lapping up water with their tongues when it is available. Additionally, they may obtain some hydration from the insects they consume.
Caught 2 lizards and want to keep them a western fence lizard and alligator lizard but want to know how do you know if the lizards have Lyme disease or any other disease?
if they are dead you know that they have suffered it
Are northern fence lizards endangered?
no there not
How big do western fence lizards get?
Between $100 and $150 for proper caging, heating, lighting, and supplements to keep the animal healthy, plus the cost of a vet visit (this species is almost always wild-caught, so will need to be deparasitized). The lizard itself will probably be around $20. ('There's no such thing as a free puppy').
