Eastern Collared Lizard

Overview

A colorful lizard with a distinct black-and-white collar, can run on hind legs.

History & Origin

The lizard is native to Southwestern United States / Mexico. It belongs to the family Other Lizards, a lineage of lizards distributed across those regions and kept both in the wild and by specialist reptile keepers.

Appearance & Size

Eastern Collared Lizard is a small to medium (20–35 cm) lizard.

Temperament

It shows the typical temperament of its group—research the species for handling guidance.

Care & Husbandry

Care varies widely across this mixed group: research the exact species for its temperature, humidity, diet (mostly insects, some omnivorous) and enclosure needs. Provide UVB where the species is diurnal, secure hiding places and species-appropriate substrate.

Health & Lifespan

Health needs are species-specific; common reptile issues (MBD, parasites, shedding, dehydration) apply. Always source from reputable breeders and establish a reptile-experienced veterinarian. In captivity a healthy individual may live around 5–10 years.

Popularity & Recognition

This group gathers diverse lizards outside the major families—each with unique ecology worth researching before keeping.