The greater earless lizard (Cophosaurus texanus) is the only member of its genus found in the U.S., and it is primarily a Texan. While it is commonly observed throughout the Big Country, Edwards ...

We desert dwellers enjoy a huge diversity of native reptiles, especially in our open spaces, with an intriguing array of lizards present during the warm seasons. Some of them move lightning-fast, ...

Of all the reptiles and amphibians that have crossed John Karges’ path, nothing reminds the former herpetologist of home quite like the Texas spiny lizard. Growing up in Fort Worth, Karges, now a ...

Lizards are part of the deal in Arizona. The scaly little buggers scurry between patio planters and along retaining walls — sometimes beguiling, other times scaring the bejesus out of us. You can ...

As a herpetologist (someone who studies reptiles and amphibians), I am often in the field making observations well beyond an hour that normal people consider to be acceptable. And it is during these ...

Snakes -- Blind snakes -- Western blind snake -- Boas and pythons -- Rosy boa -- Typical snakes -- Western garter snake (aquatic) -- Racer -- Coachwhip -- Ground ...