legless-lizard

The trail sign in the dunes above Carmel Beach says the area is home to the black legless lizard which burrows just below the sand. I assume the sandy veins behind the sign were made by the lizard. After I took this photo I saw a legless lizard dart between some ice plants. Add the legless lizard to the list of creatures that are new to me.

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  1. Alexis Chateau Avatar

    Wouldn’t a legless lizard be a snake?

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    1. 67steffen Avatar

      Exactly. I thought I saw a small snake at first. I’m sure there is a reason why these snake-like creatures are called lizards, but I don’t know the explanation.

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      1. Alexis Chateau Avatar

        I’ll have to look that up. Thanks.

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