Archive for the 'Skinks' Category

Delilah’s Lizard Haven

My friend Delilah down in Texas has lizards all over her yard, and she sent me these pictures back in May 2010. Yeah. And here I am about 8 months later FINALLY getting around to posting them. I wonder if the anole (above) thinks its blending in with the green of the wire mesh? Below [...]

5-Lined Skink

Delilah, who I think is the only person who actually visits this website, asks:  "I hope you don’t mind me asking if you know what kind of lizard this is. Just tell me if you don’t know. S’cool. " This lizard is, I think, a "5-Lined Skink" (Eumeces fasciatus).  I’ve seen one of those here [...]

Broadhead Skink

Delilah writes:  "I’m attaching a picture of a lizard. I took it while walking near my house. Do you know what it is?" I do believe this is none other than a Broadhead Skink (Eumeces laticeps).