Monday, April 22, 2013

Desert Horned Lizard! (Phrynosoma platyrhinos)

I could not resist catching a horned lizard the other day while out tracking female grouse. He was quick but I was able to snatch him up when he was running between the sage brush cover. There have been other lizards around the Butte Valley as well, this was the first one that I have hand caught. Apparently they get Great Basin Rattlesnakes here, I've been looking out for them when I am out hiking through the sage. 








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  1. tranApril 23, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    so cute

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  2. Paul KeithApril 27, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    So are the "horns" more spongy than sharp? I've always wondered how dangerous they were!

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    1. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 4:21 PM

      I did not want to poke and prod the horns too much and kept my fingers away from his neck and head. I don't think they would be all too sharp. The finer scales on this body felt rough.

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