Cordylus cataphractus

[c.a. edwards1138]

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

 

[Geitje]

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

Jon

 

[Mikhail F. Bagaturov]

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

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

 

[c.a. edwards1138]

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]

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]

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]

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]

A Direct link to the Article

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

 

[alfadas]

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]

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.

 

[OffshoreMetal]

I think i found out what she really is , cordylus tropidosternum like someone said in the begining of this thread.

 

[alfadas]

does it curl up? it looks like the real deal, although you couldn't trust me to properly identify it. Where did you get it? i'm interested!

 

[Mikhail F. Bagaturov]

I think i found out what she really is , cordylus tropidosternum like someone said in the begining of this thread.

Yes, I believe it is.

 

[OffshoreMetal]

No she doesnt curl up and after looking multiple images and videos of cordylus tropidosternums i am now 100% sure she's one. Nothing really differend than the cataphractus exept i will mist the tank every 2 days like Mikhail said he does. Got it yesterday and she's already eating like a pig She just need to get used to see me , The tank is on my Pc table.

Got it at a petshop near where i live in Canada. Its in Gatineau ( Quebec ) so it might be too far for you to get one