Anyone know what this is??
 

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

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...ewtruck032.jpg


tootie

Looks like a Gila Monster to me

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

No-It's on Rocky Ground :P

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 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.

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.

tootie

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

http://markmlucas.com/images/amphibi...arred%2029.JPG

Barred Tiger Salamander, maybe?

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