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Aspidpscelis sonorae
6-8 inches long, eats small insects. Indifferent to humans.
Patagonia Lake, AZ, USA
Spotted on Aug 28, 2012
Submitted on Aug 28, 2012
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Thanks, I have Dialup and PN is non-responsive in some things. I'll try to edit it.
Tried to suggest ID, won't let me send it. Sonoran Spotted Whiptail, Aspidpscelis sonorae. See Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Arizona, Thomas Brennan and Andrew Holycross
Sonoran Spotted Whiptails, one of the parthenogenetic lizards whose population consists of females only. Southeastern Arizona.