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You are here: Home / Beneficial Predators / Not a Snake!

Not a Snake!

Written by Jackie D'Elia  |  Published on March 22, 2011

From up close this creature may look like a snake, but it is a lizard. What I noticed about this photograph was how complex the skin is. Given this lizard changes colors to match it’s environment, I guess a certain level of complexity is in order. Nevertheless, it is amazing to see it up close.

What am It?

A Lizard - Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)

This lizard has made his home on my 12 foot tall Pendilino olive tree which is in a giant clay pot. Everyday I spot him sunbathing on the trunk of the tree.

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  1. Nell Jean says

    March 22, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    If it has feet, it isn’t a snake but a big one can still give you a start when you are not expecting him.

  2. Donna says

    March 22, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    He is kinda cute. Nice photos of him too.

  3. Tatyana says

    March 24, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    What a cute green guy! And the pics are great!!!

    • Jacqueline D'Elia says

      March 24, 2011 at 5:24 pm

      Thank you. He’s been busy eating lots of bugs!

  4. Sue says

    January 30, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    We loved playing with these beautiful creatures when we were young (had a nephew who would ‘wear’ them on the ends of his fingers, very gentle clasp:) But we NEVER harmed them and would release them to enjoy their day. A family of them occupied my kitchen window screen every night in the spring and summer and would have their supper as I would wash the dishes!

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