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Pseudopus apodus
A legless lizard. One marker to differentiate it from snakes is the eyelids. This specimen was remarkably hospitable when I observed it. A keen observer will notice the remnants of legs (and other markers such as ventral scales) which incidentally are also a wonderful testament to evolutionary change. I spotted this one during inspection of Second Temple burial caves in the outskirts of Israel's central district.
Spotted on Mar 20, 2014
Submitted on Mar 21, 2014
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What a beautiful eye! Seems like there's an intelligence lurking behind it.