Lacerta ID?

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Joshuakahan

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I picked this up as black lacerta, I’m assuming it’s a melanistic jeweled lacerta but the guy at the shop thought Italian lacerta aka Italian wall lizards. I did some research and it seems there’s only a few known cases of melanistic Italian lacerta.
Here’s some pics, I see some markings from both Italians and jeweled. What do you guys think ?

it’s about 6” now

I’m good with whatever it turns out to be, I just really like it

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Definitely Melanistic, the eyes are a dead giveaway.
Not sure on species.
Get that guy some food! Looking a bit skinny
Thanks, I know it’s melanistic though, I just have no idea what type of lacerta it is. I’m kind of assuming it’s a jeweled but hopefully I can get a confirmation

It’s been eating like a pig since I’ve had it. Crickets, meal worms and some apple so far
 
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