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 #1886651


Patokee
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 Can anyone identify this lizard??

Can anyone identify this lizard??
I got him from a friend and she was told that he was an ornate lava lizard. I have never heard of those before, but this was many years ago before I knew anything about reptiles so I always thought that’s what he was. I now believe him to be a kind of skink, however I have yet to find any that look like him. Just to be clear, he is not dead in the picture. He would play dead whenever handled. When he was picked up, he would put his front legs back and close his eyes. I do not have him any more - he has since died years ago, but I always wondered what he was...
Can anyone help???



10/24/08  06:01am

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Bob11
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  Message To: Patokee   In reference to Message Id: 1886651


 Can anyone identify this lizard??

i have no ida what kind of lizard that is, but it shure is prity.



12/20/08  10:52am

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JackAsp
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  Message To: Bob11   In reference to Message Id: 1917674


 Can anyone identify this lizard??

I ran a google search on the name, and came up with the genus Stenocercus. If the ID is completely correct, then Stenocercus ornatissimus.



12/22/08  01:40am

 #2049978


RichardL.
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  Message To: JackAsp   In reference to Message Id: 1918632


 Can anyone identify this lizard??

Jack you are wrong. This lizard is a Latastia Longikaudata.



08/03/09  06:14am

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Kurkx
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  Message To: RichardL.   In reference to Message Id: 2049978


 Can anyone identify this lizard??

My skink is similar to this one but it is skinnier and longer. I like the colors, Black and white stripes with a brown body and red/orange side. I need the classification also. But these forums are not active enough sadly......... It seems like a real good site to get info but nobody wants to reply or talk.



10/06/09  04:28pm


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