What was the temp when she found him? May have been chilled or injured. Looks like a northern alligator lizard to me (given your location the most likely ID) even though the pic isn't clear.

It has the body shaped like a skink but if that's the head, it isn't. Alligator possibly?

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Although the position of the tail is throwing me off because of the photo quality, I see a lot of signs pointing to Bearded Dragon

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its not a bearded dragon....... bearded dragons are from australlia

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And quite popular here in the US. Unfortunately, many people buy them, can't handle them, and then release them. The pet store I frequent has had more than one Beardie brought in that people found on the sidewalk (and I have nursed some of them back to health).

I currently own six Beardies and while not an expert, am quite knowledgeable on them.

I could see bearded dragons living and breeding in S.Cali, seems like a perfect enviroment for them, but the lizard in the photo looks alot like a alligator lizard.

I think the title says it. It looks like an alligator lizard, and we used to use one in education programs. It was as docile as can be.

I tried to sharpen it up and make it easier to see....my guess would be a not very healthy alligator lizard (that's a really skinny front leg).

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From the markings yes I would also say alligator lizard. If it is sick or injured maybe you can try to help it? assuming you know a lot about lizards...

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well you need to help it if your finances can afford it. make sure you do research on how to house / take care of it though. wouldnt wanan make matters worse for it....you could always keep it ouside in a screen cage so it can get the real sun.

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