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Desert Kingsnake from Southern U.S and Northern Mexico.  top right corner in picture just below

Sinalon Milk Coil from Desert fringed and other habitats in Western Mexico Lizards are more numerous in deserts than snakes, and they are easier to spot because they are often active during the day, whereas snakes are secretive and only active at ...

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Sinalon Milk Coil from Desert fringed and other habitats in Western Mexico
Lizards are more numerous in deserts than snakes, and they are easier to spot because they are often active during the day, whereas snakes are secretive and only active at night. Many lizards like to bask in the sun the early morning to warm up their muscles after a cold desert night.....

In the heat of the day? they retreat into the shade of rocks or plants, down cool burrows, or even clamber into bushes. Most desert lizards change color to blend in with their backgrounds and avoid being seen by predators. Spiny skins make some Desert Lizards more unappetizing. When threatened, some lizards put on intimidating displays with gaping jaws. Biting an attacker is always an option but many lizards prefer to run away.

 Biting an attacker is always an option but many lizards prefer to run away

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Chameleons is on the stem of a welwitschia plant growing in the Namib Desert

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Chameleons is on the stem of a welwitschia plant growing in the Namib Desert. Chameleons and other lizards are attracted to the plant because insects like are attracted to the plant because insects like to shelter under the shade of its leaves. Chameleons catch the insects by shooting out their long, stick-tipped tongues.

Fringed-Toed Lizard
This fast moving lizard can run across the sand dunes in the Sahara, where it lives.  It has a fringe of scales on its feet which act like snowshoes to spread its weight so that it does not sink into the sand. To stay cooler on hot sand it holds its head and body clear of the surface. The nostrils have valves which close to prevent sand from getting into its air m passageways.

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