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Thorny Devil Lizard




  • Alternative Name

    Moloch Scientific Name: Moloch horridus

    Basic Info

    The Thorny Devil is a moderately sized lizard, averaging between 15 and 20 centimeters (about six inches) in length. They are covered in thorny spikes and grooved skin. They have a knob resembling their head on their back, which they expose when threatened. The Thorny Devil's tongue is very sticky and fast moving, unlike the rest of the lizard, which moves quite slowly. Many people believe the Thorny Devil resembles a miniature rhinoceros.

    Water Dragon - Chinese Lizard




  • Alternative Name

    Water Dragon, Green Water Dragon Scientific Name: Physignathus cocincinus

    Basic Info

    Chinese Water Dragons are lovely green lizards that appear to be mostly tail: the striped brown and green tail makes up about three-quarters of its full length. Males grow to be about three feet and females about two feet long, though some females can grow as larger, or larger than males. They are green with vertical stripes of a contrasting green color.Green Water Dragons have colorful throats, ranging from pink or peach to brighter shades of orange. They have triangular heads and a small shiny spot between the eyes, which Water Dragons use to thermo-regulate and sense light. The hind legs are more muscular than the slim front legs, and like us, Water Dragons have five toes. They have sharp claws and the middle toe is the longest toe. It is difficult to visually distinguish between the sexes and nearly impossible until the Water Dragon is sexually mature, though generally males are larger and have more pronounced heads and jowls.

    Sand Lizard




  • Alternative Name

    Mongolian Lacerta Scientific Name: Lacerta agilis

    Basic Info

    At maturity, female Sand Lizards usually measure about 8.5 inches (22 centimeters) in length, and males often reach lengths of 10.5 inches (27 centimeters). Their bodies are robust in shape and the tails and heads are rather short and blunt. Although females are less brightly colored than males, both sexes of Sand Lizards have two well-defined dorsal stripes amid an oscillated dark brown and white patterning. A band of smaller scales is also present over the back. Between April and May, male Sand Lizards acquire brilliant green coloring over their normally plain green sides.

    Sudan Plated Lizard



    Alternative Name

    Scientific Name: Gerrhosaurus major

    Basic Info

    The Sudan Plated Lizard averages around 18 inches in length, with half that length being its tail. They range between 16 and 28 inches when full-grown. TheSudan Plated Lizard has a very strong, muscular body that is slightly flat. Their legs are small relative to their body size. The scales of theSudan Plate Lizard have raised ridges (keels) on the dorsal surface scales and are smooth elsewhere. The Sudan Plated Lizard can be found in almost all shades of brown, from yellow to quite dark, and often have lighter markings.

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