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 Yolandé OelsenVirtual Ranger Joined: Mon May 19, 2008 11:17 pm Posts: 867 Location: Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp.SA  
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:06 pm  |
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I wasn't sure where to post this, as I have no knowledge of reptiles.
But can someone please ID this big guy for me. Ran into him on the road near Klipdrift Dam, Potchefstroom   |
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BushSnake Joined: Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:42 pm Posts: 133 Location: Waar die enigste slang 'n tuinslang is...Joburg
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| Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:19 pm |
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That is a nile monitor / Waterlikkewaan / Varanus niloticus, and by the looks of it a big one too!
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Yolandé Oelsen Virtual Ranger Joined: Mon May 19, 2008 11:17 pm Posts: 867 Location: Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp.SA
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| Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:53 pm |
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Thanks Bushsnake
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Rusty Justy Junior Virtual Ranger Joined: Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:11 pm Posts: 2960 Location: Sunninghill(JHB), Vaalwater & Beauty(Waterberg), Grahamstown(E.C)
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| Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:22 pm |
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Nice sized lizzie there Yolande
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Yolandé Oelsen Virtual Ranger Joined: Mon May 19, 2008 11:17 pm Posts: 867 Location: Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp.SA
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| Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:45 pm |
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Yes, he was huge! Thanks.
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Johan N Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:25 pm Posts: 351 Location: Centurion
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| Sun Feb 22, 2009 1:22 pm |
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I saw this lizard on the steps at Nkuhlu KNP in Feb 2009. Any idea what its called?
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BushSnake Joined: Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:42 pm Posts: 133 Location: Waar die enigste slang 'n tuinslang is...Joburg
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| Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:53 pm |
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It is a male rainbow or five-lined skink (Trachylepis margaritifer). These are actually socialy lizzards so the female would not have been far away. The females and young males are black with yellow lines down their backs, and a blue tail.
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Johan N Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:25 pm Posts: 351 Location: Centurion
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| Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:47 pm |
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BushSnake wrote It is a male rainbow or five-lined skink (Trachylepis margaritifer). These are actually socialy lizzards so the female would not have been far away. The females and young males are black with yellow lines down their backs, and a blue tail. Thank you BushSnake - you really know your Lizards!!  The female (I presume this one) was just ahead of him:  |
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Rusty Justy Junior Virtual Ranger Joined: Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:11 pm Posts: 2960 Location: Sunninghill(JHB), Vaalwater & Beauty(Waterberg), Grahamstown(E.C)
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| Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:44 am |
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Thats the Female alright
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Johan N Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:25 pm Posts: 351 Location: Centurion
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| Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:26 am |
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Thank you Rusty Justy.
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| Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:27 am |
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Mods…maybe this topic can also be made a sticky?
Can somebody please help me out with the Id of the following two lizards we saw in Mapungubwe?   Larger view Larger view |
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Boorgatspook Distinguished Virtual Ranger Joined: Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:34 pm Posts: 11095 Location: Bloemfontein
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| Fri Mar 06, 2009 3:29 pm |
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Hi Jumbo, both are Flat lizards (Top: female, Buttom: Male), genus Platysaurus. The most distinctive charateristic of flat lizards is the spectacular colouring of the males. Juveniles and females tend to be drab shades of brown marked with a series of dorsal stripes. Breeding Males display striking colours of orange, turquoise greens and blues, reds and every shade between. They flash these bright colours at rivals and the females find these displays irresistible.
Hope i'm correct with my id and another can confirm. |
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| Fri Mar 06, 2009 4:17 pm |
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Thank you Spook
 …I did some searches and you are 100% correct …now I am trying to find out which one of the Platysaurus this is … Now that I know it is a male and female, the interaction we witnessed makes a lot more sense….will post the series of shots next week…this involves spousal abuse, proof that men can not think as fast as women….and that this leads to the women always winning  |
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Boorgatspook Distinguished Virtual Ranger Joined: Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:34 pm Posts: 11095 Location: Bloemfontein
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| Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:00 pm |
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Jumbo, i believe the Flat Lizard above is the Common Flat Lizard, Platysaurus intermedius, Subspecies: P.i. wilhelmi
Have a look here!! (btw, stunning photo's)  |
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mnm7188 Joined: Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:16 pm Posts: 2
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| Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:33 pm |
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can someone please help me identify this lizard. he came into my house when the door was open. ive seem him a few times by the pond behind my house. i live in south fl and i know its definetly not a native lizard because basically none of the lizards we see are.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m77/ ... 722112.jpg http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m77/ ... 806461.jpg im thinking its a water dragon but i definetly wouldnt put money on it. when i was trying to catch him he was running on his hind legs kind of like a frilled dragon |
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