Cordylus cataphractus - Page 3

c.a. edwards1138 · #21 03-23-2010, 05:44 PM

How do I tell C. cataphractus from other "armadillo" lizards?

Geitje · #22 03-23-2010, 06:55 PM

Easy:
1. Rougher scales.
2. Rougher behavior (eating one's own tail)
3. Rougher price tag.

Jon

Mikhail F. Bagaturov · #23 03-24-2010, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c.a. edwards1138

How do I tell C. cataphractus from other "armadillo" lizards?

There is no chance to mix it with any other species.

c.a. edwards1138 · #24 03-24-2010, 05:41 PM

Thank you. I have been a snake person for the past 30 years so I am a bit new to many lizard species. I know the animal was less than $150 so I think that would rule out cataphractus, so now I need to sort out exactly what species it is. I'm sure it is a Cordylus, but I just don't have any expertise in identifying them. I will post some pics tomorrow when I pick the lizard up. It's coming from a friend who is downsizing her herp collection.

Mikhail F. Bagaturov · #25 03-25-2010, 03:33 AM

Post pictures please,
in fact 99% of Cordylus spp sold in the pettrade in any part of the world originated from Tanzania, so C. tropidosternum is the most available species.

c.a. edwards1138 · #26 03-25-2010, 07:49 PM

I have pics of the Cordylus but I can't get them to upload. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

c.a. edwards1138 · #27 03-25-2010, 08:01 PM

I actually just looked at some pics of C. tropidosternum and there is no doubt that's what I have. Would that be called the Tanzania Girdled Lizard or is there another common name? And, what about sexing?

jpstodwftexas · #28 03-29-2010, 07:01 PM

A Direct link to the Article

http://www.chicagoherp.org/memberarticles/fogel_art.pdf

alfadas · #29 05-04-2010, 05:14 PM

I looked at the Chicago Herp society site, but I'm not sure who I would contact. Also, I realize that the last post on this thread is a while back, anyone know whether there is any change on their availability? I am looking for a young one, but have had no luck browsing through the web so far.

OffshoreMetal · #30 05-04-2010, 05:47 PM

Got one today

Its still small ( less than a year old the guy said ) And for now its in a 5g tank until i get him at least a 15g ( In only 1-2 months )
But seeing the price you guys said , Im no longer sure its a Cordylus cataphractus ( they called it Armadillo Lizard at the pet shop ) Because i only paid 29.99$ for it
Its a female and here a pic.
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