Texas Spiny Lizard

Description:

It is frequently found just about anywhere there are a few naturally growing trees. They are often mistaken for a horned lizard because of their spiny appearance, but unlike horned lizards, the Texas Spiny Lizard climbs trees exceptionally well. Like most lizards, they eat insects which makes them quite beneficial. Sometimes when a Texas Spiny Lizard is startled, it will leap from a tree and go running noisily through the leaf litter, but because of their camouflage coloring, they can still be difficult to spot.

Habitat:

On a Yaupon Holly in a wildlife habitat garden near a lake.