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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
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Western fence lizard seen on dead oak limb on Nacimiento Fergusson Road.
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Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard (Uma scoparia)Observer
ksmith53Description
Mojave fringe-toed lizard found immediately after parking area in Kelso Dunes running through sandy area. Large black dot under both forearms.
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Western Banded Gecko (Coleonyx variegatus)Observer
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2nd western banded gecko we found while night driving about 10 miles east on Kelbaker Road. Translucent pink coloration with five stripes on tail.
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Zebra-tailed Lizard (Callisaurus draconoides)Observer
ksmith53Description
Zebra tailed lizard found running in open sandy area with large orange spot under forearms and a neon yellow colored ventral area. The lizard did a few thermoregulatory push-ups while basking in the sun.
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Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos)Observer
ksmith53Description
Found underneath creosote bush in the Desert Tortoise Natural Area. Very orange coloration on dorsal area.
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Desert Night Lizard (Xantusia vigilis)Observer
ksmith53Description
Found after breaking into Joshua trees in the foothills of the Granite Mountains. Dark coloration with black band across both eyes.
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Western Whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris)Observer
ksmith53Description
Seen under desert scrub basin near riparian area
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Western Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata)Observer
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Missing DateDescription
Seen in an island in the middle of a pond. Dove into water before we could catch it
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Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)Observer
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Seen under large rock. Could not catch snake
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Desert Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus magister)Observer
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Male seen chasing after female on Populus fremontii
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Mojave Zebra-tailed Lizard (Callisaurus draconoides ssp. rhodostictus)Observer
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Found in Red Rock Canyon campground underneath desert scrub.
