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by Will on May 26, 2009

5-27-2009-a

Note the missing end of the tail.

5-27-2009-b

Anyone know what type of lizard it is?


Will Sig

{ 13 comments… read them below or add one }

Will May 26, 2009 at 8:32 pm

I have looked at quite a few photos and I am thinking it is the Oregon Alligator Lizard. In real life the one above looked even more yellow, but these photos seem to look like some of these:
http://www.californiaherps.com/noncal/northwest/nwlizards/pages/e.m.scincicauda.html

The head shot above really seems to match this one:
http://www.californiaherps.com/noncal/northwest/nwlizards/images/emscincicaudaccor05cu.jpg

techfun May 26, 2009 at 8:57 pm

It is very alligator looking.

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Russ May 27, 2009 at 5:10 am

Don’t know what kind it is, but it sure is cool looking.
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Brooke May 27, 2009 at 7:07 am

Hmm My first thought was a Skink… Kinda like a Schneider’s skink… However, I’m not an expert at all with reptiles… take a look at this photo.. http://www.helsinki.fi/~tuomola/myyoi01.jpg Good Luck finding out what it is

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Happily Retired Gal May 27, 2009 at 10:34 am

I’m not too knowledgeable with such identifications but I do like both photos!
Hugs and blessings,

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Bumbles May 27, 2009 at 12:39 pm

Maybe it’s a Willzard? Just kidding – I have no idea. But I really like that he/she is peeking out to say hello – or to tell you to bug off – in the second one.

Michelle May 27, 2009 at 2:05 pm

No idea on the kind of lizard. lol at Bumbles comment.
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Joanne May 27, 2009 at 6:04 pm

No idea what kind of lizard it is. It’s a good thing that you’re not scared to take a photo of it :)

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Steve May 28, 2009 at 1:04 pm

hi Will,
I’ve seen somewhat similar lizards (but not yellow), and based on the shape and tail thickness I call them “lizard snakes”. I would call yours a “yellow lizard snake.” Sorry I can’t be of more help. :)
As a kid we used to catch (and release) “blue belly lizards”. We called them that because they have bluish bellies. That’s about all I know about lizards. :)
~ Steve, the trade show guru
PS. Great photo as always! And very cool looking little fellow!

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Bob May 30, 2009 at 9:12 am

What a cool shot Will. I have only heard of them loosing their tail never saw an image of one…now I have,cool.

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Wilson Pon June 2, 2009 at 9:31 am

Will, you’re nearly right about it, as it’s one of the subspecies of Oregon Alligator Lizard’s family! By the way, I loved the sharp and beautiful shot.

Karen ~Georgia Angel June 3, 2009 at 8:10 pm

Eeek! I’m not a big fan of any kind of creepy crawlys. Great photo shot though.

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Anna June 5, 2009 at 8:31 pm

This is cute lizzard, lol, missing tail is very common lol, it grows back. Anna :)

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