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tootie04 · #1 03-22-2007, 12:52 AM

I took a pic of this lizard in Friona TX last week and was just wondering if anyone knows what kind it is.....

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yoopr · #2 03-22-2007, 01:12 AM

Looks like a Gila Monster to me

marcel27208 · #3 03-22-2007, 01:22 AM

i cant tell from the pics but is it in water? or near the edge of water??

yoopr · #4 03-22-2007, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by marcel27208

i cant tell from the pics but is it in water? or near the edge of water??

No-It's on Rocky Ground :P

marcel27208 · #5 03-22-2007, 01:28 AM

from the looks of it looks like just a spotted salamander. just from the pictures it really doesnt fit the characteristics of a lizard... more of a salamander with the plump body and stubby limbs

yoopr · #6 03-22-2007, 01:30 AM

I lived in NM for awhile and it's got the size of a Gila and their colors will change-Surprised you were able to get so close to it though.

tootie04 · #7 03-22-2007, 01:33 AM

He did have short legs and this was taken after dark and was not near water. He was about 8 inches long and he curled up and hissed at me when I started messing around with him. But he was not agressive in any way.

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devildice · #8 03-22-2007, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by marcel27208

from the looks of it looks like just a spotted salamander. just from the pictures it really doesnt fit the characteristics of a lizard... more of a salamander with the plump body and stubby limbs

I agree.....and the tail makes me think this little bugger likes the water.

Aligator · #9 03-22-2007, 01:47 AM

Barred Tiger Salamander, maybe?

DEVIL'S ADVOCATE · #10 03-22-2007, 01:51 AM

It's not a male....it's a female.

That's my ex...her name is Christine. I didn't know she was in Tx.?

Be good, Jim