I need some help-any lizard people here??

DH just brought this lizard to me~and I have never seen one like this(its not the normal skink we see around) and so I want to keep it, but am trying to determine what kind he is and what care he needs!! Anyone know about these things???

Please help me!! I will post a pic here in a few!

Ok heres a couple pics!!





LOL-I went to let him out and hold him, he took off 90 to nothing, on his 2 hind feet!! I about died from laughing!! I have NEVER seen a lizard do that!!!

I can't tell the pics are really fuzzey but perhaps I can get my boss to look at em he is pretty darn good at IDing reps.

That is a collared lizard and he's p.o.'ed at you. Just look at him puff up! Where are you at? Was it wild caught, and are there any laws in your state protecting it or any other wild life?

If you really are set on keeping him be prepared to spend a lot of $$$
He'll need a large vivarium, around 3'x2' with 18"-24" tall and lid (collards can jump), UVB lighting to synthesize vitamin D3 - without this he will get metabolic bone disease which causes soft brittle bones, he will need calcium and vitamin supplements, heat lights/or an undertank heating mat, vivarium furnishings - hides. You will need a digital thermometer with a probe and something to control the heat output on the lights or mat you use, a thermostat ,so you won't burn the poor thing.

And the best part, he's an insect eater.

However, they do tame down rather easily.

Well, I let him go. I just didnt feel right keeping him...and didnt have the proper stuff for him. I just hope he doesnt end up being a animals "toy"!!

I thought you might when you realized it would cost around $200-$300 for an initial setup. I love keeping the reptiles I do, but that price tag even makes me cringe.

If you're ever interested in getting a lizard you can pm me or start a thread. There are plenty of easier to keep lizards that will let you hold them and little ways to cut some costs.