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« on: February 16, 2012, 06:27:42 AM » |
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took this pic in death valley thought it was just a lizard pictures of gila monsters i saw are black and orange now someone told me it is a gila monster anyone ?  |
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Michael K (Az.)
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« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2012, 06:55:22 AM » |
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took this pic in death valley thought it was just a lizard pictures of gila monsters i saw are black and orange now someone told me it is a gila monster anyone ? Yup. They come in various styles and models.  |
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« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2012, 05:17:08 PM » |
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That is definitely not a Gila Monster. It is a Long-nosed Leopard Lizard.
-RP
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« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2012, 05:39:29 PM » |
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That is definitely not a Gila Monster. It is a Long-nosed Leopard Lizard.
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« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2012, 06:01:58 PM » |
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i dont think its either one
the long nose is about 6 inches. this was close to 12-18
pattern is different also
still up in air
dan
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« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2012, 07:38:38 PM » |
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12-18" for just the body or total length? The reason being, the leopard lizards body is 5-6", but the tail is another 6-8". Lots of variability in patterns as well. The pattern on the tail would be more telling. -RP http://www.californiaherps.com/lizards/pages/g.wislizenii.html |
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« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2012, 05:13:06 AM » |
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i would say about 18 total
it just looks thicker and heavyer than a leopard lizard
i will ask park rangers when i get there in may
anyone else ?
dan
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« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2012, 05:52:39 AM » |
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Do they taste like chicken?
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« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2012, 07:59:02 AM » |
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Let us know what you find out. I was wondering about it as well - the body looked heavier like a desert iguana, but its not a desert iguana. It hard to get perspective in one picture.
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« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2012, 05:53:43 PM » |
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A Mojave fringe toe? (I looked in a book)
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« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2012, 03:36:45 AM » |
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upon further reshearch...
i would say it is a long nose leopard lizard .... probably
i saw more pictures of them with verry simaler pattern and shape, however i would have to say this was a BIG ASS specimen
picture was taken the the eureka mine site in death valley
in may i will be back in the area and will ask the park rangers
will repost my findings
dan
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« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2012, 06:21:02 AM » |
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It is NO way a Gila Monster ... It's a Leopard Lizard... 100% sure of this.. There are a few colour combos..   This is a Cali. leopard lizard..  |
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« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2012, 06:27:05 AM » |
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hats off
NOW im sure
thank you lady
dan
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« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2012, 07:08:36 AM » |
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« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2012, 07:57:17 AM » |
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Very cool!
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« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2012, 09:10:10 AM » |
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Dat's da reason I keep my trap shut on these guessing contests.
However, in this case I do believe Tracy nailed it to the wall.
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