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01-SEP-2007 ©Carol L. Breton

Desert Spiny Lizard

At Home, SE Arizona

Looks like another Desert Spiny Lizard to me; but, this one is at home in my yard! Wow.
First, it's like I never saw one before and now I'm seeing them everywhere. ;o)
I wonder if they are sort of seasonal?

Canon EOS 20D ,Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG
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GIna 21-Oct-2013 03:48
Hi,

I teach third grade in Apache Junction, Arizona. We found a lizard in our classroom and it has stayed with us for about a week now. I leave the door open during the day to see if it will go out the door, but it sticks around. About three or four times a day while teaching, the kids will find the lizard roaming the classroom. I happened upon this site looking for the type of lizard it was. Your picture above is what we have in our class. I think it is a juvenile because it is pretty small. I am glad I found out what it was.
Sam Rua07-Sep-2007 04:04
This is a nice juvenile Desert Spiny, Carol. As reptiles in a moderately temperate climate, there are definitely seasons of activity. They will stay underground or sheltered during the colder months (Dec - Feb), but now is just past their breeding season. I _think_ this is timed with the summer monsoons and the increased insect populations. Very nice comp and light.
Andrew Vincent02-Sep-2007 23:46
I always think it's good luck to have a nice big lizard in the garden. This one's a beauty! Hope they eat all your bugs. VOTE!
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