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The First Sighting Of A Texas Spiny Lizard Here
The most frequently seen lizard here by far is the Common Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis). I’ve also once seen a Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis). Recently I had my first sighting of a Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus) in the garden, a few feet up the trunk of the Desert Willow tree. I’m always excited to… Continue reading
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Whiptail Lizards
Last year I started to see Common Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis) lizards in the garden. I don’t know how many there were, but I would only ever see one at a time. I have had several sightings this spring as well. I’ve never been able to get close enough to determine whether male or female. One sunny… Continue reading
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Common Spotted Whiptail
This was the first year (two years since starting a wildlife habitat garden) that I caught sight of a Common Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis) lizard. This particular one may or may not be in the subspecies of Texas Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis gularis). I have had glimpses several times this spring and summer, but these… Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
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