Legless Lizard by danapommet
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For those that have asked, we do not live in or near a zoo. We do live on the edge of the Everglades, a wetland that covers 734 square miles (1,900 km²) and contains the most diverse collections of birds, reptiles and amphibians I have ever seen. This is called a Glass Snake but it is actually a legless lizard that lives in the southern US. The name refers to the brittle tail, glassy appearance and snakelike body. Fully grown, glass snakes range from 18 inches (45 cm) to more than three feet (90 cm) long; two-thirds of this length may be tail. The body is covered with green-spotted black, olive, or brown scales. The underside is greenish white. When seized by the tail, a glass snake may shed most of its tail, which continues to wriggle while the lizard escapes. The animal later grows a new tail, which is shorter than the old one, lacks vertebrae and can take years. Their head shape, movable eyelids, and external ear openings identify them as a lizard. Glass lizards feed on insects, spiders, other small reptiles, and young rodents. Their diets are limited by their inability to unhinge their jaws. Some glass lizards give birth to live young but most lay eggs. This one had trouble moving along our walkway but did much better in the grass. They move more like a worm than a snake. I held her by the neck so she wouldn’t shed her tail. She was young and about 18 inches. Most info from Wiki.
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Comments (38)
Legless ? - had probably too much to drink on New Years Eve, LOL Sorry Dana, I couldn't resist that ! ;P BB I couldn't handle it the way you do, a bit of a slippery customer and too much like a snake - EEEUUUWWW ... and I have a lot of respect for them - but would usually - RUUUNNNNNN ! but thank heaven for the good info on them :)
Wow what a beautiful little lizard. Every single snake species where I live is venomous, so I avoid anything that is legless! LOL
Another one I've never heard of...Florida is the biggest zoo in the world, I think, except for maybe the Amazon rainforest. It's amazing how many things live there! Beautiful shots, Dana, and she does look a bit frightened in your hand!
I have not seen one in person but have on TV. both are excellent captures of this little guy
Very cool captures Dana!! thanks for the information as well. I would love to visit your area with a camera and a lot of batteries Thanks for sharing this with us
Thanks for the educational info on this creature and the Everglades.There is so much to discover out there.
Snakes, lizards, amphibians I avoid when it comes ..... they look beautiful. But give me the creeps. HAPPY NEW YEAR for you and your family!!
Cool photo and info Dana.
cool and happy new years
Very, very cool capture Dana, excellent photo and informations! Congratulations! Happy New Year!
What a cutie! Our equivalent is called a slowworm, and likes warm heathland. They are much smaller than these. I wish you and your wife a healthy and peaceful 2014, Dana.
As Andrea said only the Slowworm don't ask me why slow because it's not it moves quite fast,nice shot. Happy new year to you and your family.
Thanks for sharing this excellent photo and info.
There are lizards of this type in France, they are called "orvets" and they move differently as snakes, slower. Very interesting shot, Dana Il y a des lézards de ce type en France, ils sont appelés "orvets", et ils se déplacent différemment des serpents, plus lentement. Très bonne photo, Dana!
Something else that is new to me! It looks like a cross between a worm and a snake.
Yes, in France, the "orvets" (in french) are not dangerous and move stiffly...excellent duo of captures, Dana !
Andrea has said what I was going to say but would add that our equivalent also lives in my compost heap. Must be lovely to be able to go into the Everglades to take pics but I would be scared of the 'gators.
We call them sloe worms, dear Dana. Wonderful captures. Hugs for all day. Di. xx
interessant
In the top pic, she has a smile on her face :o)
fabulous capture
Beautiful Dana, as you know I love reptiles and keep snakes as a hobby, beautiful shots and so good to see them
in Dutch they are called hazelworm quite common where I live
and best wishes for 2k14
Superbe capture mon ami !!! j'ai du voir quelque chose de semblable dans ma jeunesse mais il n'etais pas aussi grand que par chez vous.
Very cool, Dana! :-)
You've got to be kidding... that is so cool! Very nice shot and thank you for the brief bit of info. on it. Cute little creature!
Thanks for sharing i have never seen any of them great image my friend.
Looks a tad angry at being molested on your walk way, nice to know you let go in the grass, unlike the late Steve Irwin, reptiles just hated him ! Kool captures & New Years ~Cheers~
cool creature! if i saw one i would think it was a snake..
when you live there it IS a zoo g never saw such a small snake and I would not think it is a lizard! ;o)