Teenage Herpetologist
Avid Member
Hello everyone, I know I haven't been here to post due to parties, and funerals, and all sorts of stuff I had to go to these past couple of weeks, so thank you Kinyonga for doing a Reptile/Amphibian of the Week.
Now, this week's Reptile of the Week is...
The Glass-Snake Lizard!!! (I know this picture is a little bit blurry, but it is the best one I could find, so if somebody else can post a better picture, that would be great.)
The Glass-Snake Lizard is a limbless, somewhat snakelike species of lizard. Ear openings, eyelids, and many rows of belly scales proclaim it a true lizard. Their tails break off much more easily than most lizards. The very long tail of a Glass-Snake Lizard may break off when it is captured or roughly handled. The tail, of course, cannot rejoin the body, but a new tail will start to grow in its place. These lizards mainly feed on insects, and they can grow up to a length of 2 to 3 feet. Also, if a Glass-Snake Lizard is handled, it may bite, so beware.
Now, this week's Reptile of the Week is...
The Glass-Snake Lizard!!! (I know this picture is a little bit blurry, but it is the best one I could find, so if somebody else can post a better picture, that would be great.)
The Glass-Snake Lizard is a limbless, somewhat snakelike species of lizard. Ear openings, eyelids, and many rows of belly scales proclaim it a true lizard. Their tails break off much more easily than most lizards. The very long tail of a Glass-Snake Lizard may break off when it is captured or roughly handled. The tail, of course, cannot rejoin the body, but a new tail will start to grow in its place. These lizards mainly feed on insects, and they can grow up to a length of 2 to 3 feet. Also, if a Glass-Snake Lizard is handled, it may bite, so beware.