Curly-Tailed Lizard

Description:

These are easily recognized by a long banded tail that curls over the back. This lizard has a glossy look, though scales are rough. Colour is brownish-green-gray with considerably barring and mottling. Underside is pale yellow. Full-grown males have a bulkier head than the females.

Habitat:

They bury themselves in the sand to sleep at night, but during the day they emerge to sun themselves to stimulate their metabolism before hunting insects. They lay eggs in small batches (perhaps three), usually adhering to rocky surfaces.

Notes:

Notice the injuries to the lizard in the picture. He seemed well enough though as I watched him getting food and running around.