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Sceloporus olivaceus
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.
This one is not difficult to spot. It has taken up residence at the back door and windows. At night its silhouette can be seen hanging on the window screen and scurrying to catch whatever comes to the faint light. Looks well fed, so strategy must be working.
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