Yard-herping in northeast AZ
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I moved out to Az about a month ago. I guess I'll use this thread to periodically chronicle whatever reptiles I find wandering across the property. Aside from the countless little fence lizards and skinks that seem to be everywhere, I've only come across a couple of things worth mentioning. These pics are kinda crummy, but they're all I have for now. Taken with a Galaxy S4. My new S7 should arrive next week, so maybe the next batch I take may be somewhat better looking.
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Nice finds. Love the gopher, wish we had some where I live.
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Nice idea, hope you keep posting. :thumbsup:
For those of us unfamiliar with US species, would you mind adding what they are? |
Apparently, the snake is a gopher snake (thanks, Donald). The lizard is a desert horned lizard, aka "horny toad." I'm not particularly well-versed in indigenous herps, as my main interest has always been exotics. The snake was actually found today. I was unceremoniously awoken this morning by someone opening my bedroom door and yelling "SNAKE!" I stumbled outside and grabbed my hook, half-dreading the idea of having to wrangle a diamondback while half-asleep. The dogs were going crazy trying to get at something, so I kinda had to act fast. Luckily, it turned out to be something harmless.
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I haven't come across anything different lately, but I did come mere inches from mulching this adorable little guy with my mower today.
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Man, that little dude has attitude! Great find, and great save.
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Oh, that's so cute
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So cute! When they're not doing the blood-from-the-eyes thing...
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