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Snakes
A snake is a reptile without legs. A reptile usually has scales, lays eggs, breathes air, and doesn't spend much time taking care of its babies. It is also cold-blooded, which means that its body doesn't stay the same temperature all the time.
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Alligator Lizard
The discovery of the Southern Alligator Lizard resulted from collections made during the U.S.-Mexican Boundary Survey of the mid-1850s.
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Desert Iguana
The Desert Iguana is a large, light colored lizard with a long tail. Its snout-vent length can measure almost six inches, and its tail nearly 1 1/2 times longer. It has a small, rounded head with large ear openings, and sturdy legs. |
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Southern Sagebrush Lizard
The Southern Sagebrush Lizard is a relatively small lizard, measuring up to 2 5/8 inches (snout-vent length). Dorsal ground colors include various shades of gray and brown, overlaid with blotches and crossbars. A black bar can usually be found on the shoulder |
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Speckled Rattlesnake
Most adult Speckled Rattlesnakes measure 24 to 30 inches in length. Some "giants" measuring almost 36 inches have been found. |
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