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Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus)Observer
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One of several near our house.
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Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta ssp. elegans)Observer
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My property backs up to Randall Mill Park Natural Area (40 undeveloped acres). This guy made it into my front yard, and was headed for the street. I moved him about 200 yards back into the natural area.
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Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum)Observer
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Possibly the same coachwhip I have previously observed within 100 yds of this location in past years.
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Striped Whipsnake (Masticophis taeniatus)Observer
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Possibly the same Central Texas Whipsnake I observed 2 years earlier about 50' from this location.
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Western Ratsnake (Pantherophis obsoletus)Observer
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Apparently healthy snake about 4 feet long.
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Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus)Observer
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Looks like a prairie lizard to me. Healthy.
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Animals (Kingdom Animalia)Observer
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I found about 30 holes in an area about 50' in diameter. The holes ranged in size from maybe 8" across and deep to 24" across and deep. The holes were made between March 5th and March 22nd. There are feral hogs in the area, but these holes did not look like typical hog rooting activity. None of the holes appeared to be deep enough to serve as a den. A TPWD biologist suggested maybe a badger, although I have seen no badgers in the 20+ years I have been on the property. There have been 3 active game cameras at water troughs and they have captured pictures of coyotes, fox, raccoons, ringtails, bobcats, porcupines and skunks, as well as feral hogs. These holes don't look like any of the dens I have seen before. I am puzzled by the large number of holes within such a small area. I could see nothing in the holes (e.g., roots, etc) that may have prompted an animal to dig. I would appreciate hearing possible explanations for this strange activity. Thanks
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Great Plains Ratsnake (Pantherophis emoryi)Observer
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Snake was uncovered when clearing some prickly pear cactus. I'm afraid I disturbed his hibernation due to the continued cool temps. Snake was probably 30" long and almost an inch in diameter at widest part.
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Central Texas Whipsnake (Masticophis taeniatus ssp. girardi)Observer
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Thin (maybe 1 1/4" across largest part of body) and long (at least 6') snake. Appears to be living under the shed as I saw only its head sticking out several days ago.
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Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus)Observer
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I see this and other lizards like it in my yard fairly often. We always called them tree lizards. Was wondering exactly what species it really is. Thx
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Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum)Observer
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Very long (est 6') and slim (less than 1.5" at widest) snake. Light brown and tan color (see pics).
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Dekay's Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi)Observer
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Small snake about 13 inches long and 3/8 inch in diameter at widest part. See photos.
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Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer (Coluber constrictor ssp. flaviventris)Observer
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Gray snake with yellow under head and belly. About 24 inches long and 3/4 inch in diameter at thickest part.
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Dekay's Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi)Observer
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small red/tan patterned snake about 15" long and less than 1/2" in diameter. It was hidden in a pile of leaves next to our house.
