May 8, 2014. Lizard hiding behind planter. (Please click photo to enlarge.)
I went outside to water the tomatoes yesterday and discovered a lizard basking in the sun! I would have had a better picture, but I was fumbling around with batteries in my camera. I managed to get a quick picture before it scrambled away.
In September, there was also a lizard spotted in the garden. This one had blue on it! It's possibly the same lizard I saw yesterday as a juvenile, but I'm not an expert in this area so I'm just guessing. I uploaded pictures onto the Maryland Amphibian & Reptile page. If my pictures aren't too small, maybe my visitors will be identified. I suppose I could take a guess, however, out of the six species of lizards that exist in Maryland. I think it is either a Common Five-lined Skink or the Broad-headed Skink. If I go by size between the two, I would lean toward the Broad-headed Skink as they can grow to be a little over 12 inches long according to a field guide on lizards by Maryland's Department of Natural Resources. The creature I found yesterday was about twelve inches long. As you can see in the picture above, the lizard's tail accounts for most of the length.
If I get feedback from the pictures, I will do another post with the results. Or, if you happen to be an expert on lizards, I would love to hear your thoughts!
September 20, 2013. Lizard basking in sun on planter. (Please click photo to enlarge.)
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