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Posted 8/21/2008 4:00:54 AM


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 My brother snapped this picture while in Vietnam. This guy was roughly 16" - 18" long, snout to tail tip, 6" - 8" snout to vent length. He was found basking on a rock wall at the top of a small foothill with no water in the vicinity. He was extremely quick, very agile and when he felt threatened easily disappeared up a tree.

 Anyone have an idea what this beauty is?

Thank you,

Jeremiah "Podunk"



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Posted 8/21/2008 3:16:20 PM


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It seems to resemble the Chinese Water Dragon. But, this specimen has blue on its head. My best guess is the Mountain Horned Dragon.

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Posted 8/21/2008 3:32:58 PM


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What about the other thread?

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Posted 8/21/2008 7:57:12 PM


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Calotes mystaceus see Lizard Lounge Topic section for more info.

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Posted 8/21/2008 8:53:08 PM


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To me, it looks like some sort of Iguanid.

Almost like a cross between a Green Iguana, a Cuban Knight Anole, and a Collared Lizard.  But I bet blkfirecrystal is right.

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Posted 8/22/2008 3:25:49 AM


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The thread under Lizard Lounge has a Bingo, it definitely seems to be a Calotes mystaceus. I didn't abandon the other thread either, just thought I'd try another avenue.

 Thanks for all the help everyone.

Jeremiah "Podunk"

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Posted 10/8/2008 7:22:55 PM


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That is got to be the most beautiful lizard i've ever seen.

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FastFoward5k (8/21/2008)
To me, it looks like some sort of Iguanid.

Almost like a cross between a Green Iguana, a Cuban Knight Anole, and a Collared Lizard.  But I bet blkfirecrystal is right.

i agree with your guess, it's a beautifull reptile though

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