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Alligator Lizard

Unknown

Description:

Body: 3-4" Tail: 4-5" (Long for this species, with no evidence of breakage for survival of vicious bird attack) Markings: Dusty golden underbelly, dirt-like brown body with black spots that are tipped with white. Very effective camouflage.

Habitat:

Tall grass, forest floor.

Notes:

Met this little bastard in the middle of the lumber yard. Had to scoop him up and put him back outside the yard before he got smashed by a forklift or eaten by a raven.

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California, USA

Spotted on May 4, 2013
Submitted on May 16, 2013

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