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Topera de San Diego (Pituophis catenifer ssp. annectens)Observ.
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FYI, the key is 1-5/8” long. A hint to the small size of the snake.
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Capulinero Negro (Phainopepla nitens)Observ.
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First time we’ve seen a phainopepla in our garden and we’ve lived here for over 30 years. It’s perched in a pomegranate tree.
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Topera de San Diego (Pituophis catenifer ssp. annectens)Observ.
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About 15” long. Beautiful juvenile.
I believe it is the same specimen I posted yesterday. Found about 15’ down the hallway from yesterday’s photo. Captured and released under a lemonade-berry (rhus) a couple hundred feet from the house.
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Lagartija Italiana (Podarcis siculus)Observ.
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These specimens were found about 20 hours apart. Based on location, size, and the dog hair, I wouldn’t be surprised if they are related. I was very surprised at the forked tail.
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Chirrionera Rayada de Chaparral (Masticophis lateralis ssp. lateralis)Observ.
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Not sure about the id...
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Eslizón Occidental (Plestiodon skiltonianus)Observ.
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I think it’s a skink but would appreciate a comment or confirmation.
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Lagartija Lagarto Meridional (Elgaria multicarinata)Observ.
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I was surprised and pleased to see this specimen today. Sightings of these indigenous species are quite rare at this location since the Italian wild lizards invaded.
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Bejori de Cerca Occidental (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observ.
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Found dead in the gutter. Bagged and tagged and frozen for the natural history Museum rascals project.
