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 #1556595


Mjli nuogenerm
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 Identification





Lizard 1





Lizard 2





Lizard 3

All 3 were said to be Giant Plated Lizards when purchased. Hoping someone can help clear up the confusion. Include scientific names if possible. Thanks.

MJLI
12/26/07  11:02am

 #1556792


Mattsass
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   Message To: Mjli nuogenerm   In reference to Message Id: 1556595


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lizard 1 looks like a sudan plated lizard and lizard 2 looks like a giant plated lizard





but i could be wrong
12/26/07  04:39pm

 #1557329


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   Message To: Mattsass   In reference to Message Id: 1556792


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sorry i meant 1and 2 look like sudan plated and the 3rd is a giant plated
12/26/07  11:42pm

 #1557482


R0NST3R
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   Message To: Mattsass   In reference to Message Id: 1557329


 Identification

I am not 100% sure on this but

Lizard 1 looks like a Black Lined Plated Lizard - Gerrhosaurus nigrolineatus

Lizard 2 looks like a Major Plated Lizard - Gerrhosaurus Major

Lizard 3 is 100% a Giant Plated Lizard - Gerrhosaurus validus

With the Major Plated Lizards I think there are 2 rekognised species that is Gerrhosaurus Major , and Gerrhosaurus Major Bottegoi with the difference being Gerrhosaurus Major being rough scaled and Gerrhosaurus Major Bottegoi being smooth scaled

Hope this has helped you
12/27/07  05:57am

 #1561332


Toki99
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   Message To: R0NST3R   In reference to Message Id: 1557482


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lizard 1 and 2 are Black Lined Plated Lizard - Gerrhosaurus nigrolineatus and the third is Gerrhosaurus validus i would not keep them all together 1 and 2 is fine but 3 should be kept solitary with lots of hides and a very large enclosure
kirk
12/30/07  02:54pm

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R0NST3R
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   Message To: Toki99   In reference to Message Id: 1561332


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Are you sure 1 & 2 are black lined? I bought mine that looks like "Lizard 2" as a G.Major
12/30/07  06:09pm

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Toki99
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   Message To: R0NST3R   In reference to Message Id: 1561531


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yes i am positive i have been working with the Gerrhosaurus complex for over 4 years now
kirk
01/06/08  10:02am

 #1572967


TutThePlatedLizard
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   Message To: Toki99   In reference to Message Id: 1570705


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what beauties! i agree with toki on classification. I had a giant plated for over 4yrs, he was the best lizard ive ever come across! im envious of your collection, where did you get them all? no one around here (central fl) seems to ever have them
01/07/08  10:06pm

 #1573289


Mjli nuogenerm
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   Message To: TutThePlatedLizard   In reference to Message Id: 1572967


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i got the two G. nigrolineatus at a local reptile show for $20 a piece, and i got the two and two G. validus from an add on kingsnake for $200 for the pair. i hope to end up breeding the G. validus and eventually have maybe a couple breeding pairs of them. they are some of my most interesting lizards to observe and the care for.

MJLI
01/08/08  08:42am

 #1573823


Snakes guy
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   Message To: Mjli nuogenerm   In reference to Message Id: 1573289


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i think pics 1 - 4 are of sudan plateys and 5 - 6 are of a Giant Platey
01/08/08  09:40pm

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Toki99
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   Message To: Snakes guy   In reference to Message Id: 1573823


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i think you dont have a clue



01/10/08  04:56pm


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