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What

Northwestern Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus ssp. occidentalis)

Observer

stop4snakes

Date

March 16, 2024 06:03 PM PDT

Description

Really big ring neck! Was calm, showed no signs of high distress before throwing up a large sharp-tailed snake. I put it back under the cover it was flipped under. Very thin, and in need of a meal now. I feel bad, hopefully it finds something to eat…

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What

Sharp-tailed Snake (Contia tenuis)

Observer

stop4snakes

Date

March 16, 2024 06:03 PM PDT

Description

For the sharp tailed snake. Was thrown up by the ring neck.

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

ariakaiser

Date

March 22, 2024 10:54 AM PDT

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What

Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)

Observer

katherinebartels

Date

February 22, 2024 04:16 PM PST

Description

Sunny day with little clouds. Nice weather. The lizard was soaking up the sun and my cat was trying to get it. Suburban area at my house on the brick wall.

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

ianrhodes

Date

March 2024

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

isaac4790

Date

March 5, 2024 11:34 AM PST

Description

Was walking and noticed this lizard hanging under the material

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

packardr90

Date

October 31, 2009 11:31 AM PDT

Description

Burned in recent fire

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

th92105

Date

February 29, 2024 07:34 AM PST

Description

Dropped by a crow.

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

phylogenomics

Date

February 3, 2024 12:57 PM PST

Description

this is for the lizard

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What

Northern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria coerulea)

Observer

rebeccareaderlee

Date

September 14, 2023 11:59 AM PDT

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What

Brahminy Blindsnake (Indotyphlops braminus)

Observer

andnature

Date

February 8, 2024 12:54 PM PST

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What

California King Snake (Lampropeltis californiae)

Observer

natureinla

Date

July 17, 2014

Description

This is pretty horrible but... interesting. A King Snake (the second one we saw) returned to the pond area and somehow grabbed a lizard, and ate it. I was lucky to be there with my camera but felt sorry for the little herp - I like lizards
Strangely, the wild birds were coming VERY close to the snake, even hovering over it as though they were going to strike it and these were small birds of varying types. I don't know if they're curious or threatened but they aren't very smart! That King Snake is fast." - Virginia Tucker

Observation and photos by Virginia Tucker, sent to rascals@nhm.org.

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What

Yellow-bellied Sea Snake (Hydrophis platurus)

Observer

beavisnail

Date

December 11, 2023 10:57 AM MST

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What

California Striped Racer (Masticophis lateralis ssp. lateralis)

Observer

drewready

Date

July 11, 2014

Description

California striped racer and Western fence lizard.

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What

Bosc’s Fringe-toed Lizard (Acanthodactylus boskianus)

Observer

zabbey

Date

October 20, 2023 12:30 PM PDT

Description

Second day's efforts resulted in 3 adults and 4 neonates captured and sent to Bob Hansen. Nearby business owners shared videos and photos of other exotics, including agamas, beaded lizards, a crocodile monitor, and chameleons . @chrisdellith @gregpauly @jqrichmond

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What

Whiptail Lizards (Genus Aspidoscelis)

Observer

glenn_beese

Date

September 4, 2023 01:01 PM PDT

Description

Cool lizard, never seen this one before

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What

California Striped Racer (Masticophis lateralis ssp. lateralis)

Observer

andrewlyell

Date

September 13, 2023 01:46 PM PDT

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What

California Toad (Anaxyrus boreas ssp. halophilus)

Observer

gennadiy_dyakin

Date

July 17, 2023 10:36 PM PDT
Other Animals

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What

Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

Observer

channypoppins

Date

June 10, 2019 11:51 AM PDT

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What

American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)

Observer

scottmarnoy

Date

December 6, 2022 04:24 PM PST

Description

Feeding on a lizard at sunset in Johnson's Pasture.

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What

Sonoran Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis sonorae)

Observer

munozbird

Date

August 12, 2023 08:14 AM PDT

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What

African Clawed Frog (Xenopus laevis)

Observer

stinkmosh

Date

April 2022

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

aubreytrixie

Date

July 23, 2023 02:13 PM PDT

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

boazsolorio

Date

July 11, 2023 01:04 PM PDT

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

mr_blonde

Date

June 17, 2023 10:57 AM PDT

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What

Cave Salamander (Eurycea lucifuga)

Observer

laurenetter

Date

June 15, 2023 09:03 PM PDT

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What

California Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. multicarinata)

Observer

virusmanbob

Date

June 15, 2023 06:17 PM PDT

Description

This observagtion is for the lizard.

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

madfox

Date

May 30, 2023 03:45 PM PDT

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

irenek

Date

August 29, 2022 05:33 PM PDT

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What

Coast Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans ssp. terrestris)

Observer

keithpittluck

Date

May 29, 2023 04:09 PM PDT

Description

I saw this snake at rest for a while and then slithering away in the Ballona freshwater marsh.

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What

Western Alligator Lizards (Genus Elgaria)

Observer

brandyleepippin

Date

May 20, 2023 02:28 PM PDT

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

editwench

Date

April 15, 2023 01:50 PM PDT

Description

This is a screen shot from my sons video-as you can see, a part of the tail is missing, thanks to the cat.

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

editwench

Date

April 15, 2023 01:49 PM PDT

Description

This was taken by my son after he got it away from his cat.

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

mve

Date

May 15, 2023 03:06 PM PDT

Description

Eating a tail of another lizard

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

grantmachado

Date

April 29, 2023 03:14 PM PDT

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What

Striped Racer (Masticophis lateralis)

Observer

mickeyb

Date

May 3, 2023 11:22 AM PDT

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What

Sonoran Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis sonorae)

Observer

julicard

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

slocoastsayers

Date

April 27, 2023 11:24 AM PDT

Description

Caught and eaten by American crow on rock

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What

Sonoran Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis sonorae)

Observer

hleejones

Date

May 4, 2014 03:20 PM PDT

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What

American Water Frogs (Genus Lithobates)

Observer

tk421_may

Date

March 5, 2023 06:50 AM PST

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

derkrodg

Date

September 8, 2022 10:44 AM PDT

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Date

March 16, 2023 04:52 PM PDT

Description

Alive but dying (cat got it)

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What

Granite Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus orcutti)

Observer

packardr90

Date

March 13, 2023 10:31 AM PDT

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What

African Clawed Frog (Xenopus laevis)

Observer

kimssight

Date

September 26, 2022 03:21 PM PDT

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What

Garter Snakes (Genus Thamnophis)

Observer

myrandayoung

Date

October 2016

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

savethevaquita

Date

April 26, 2022 01:23 PM PDT

Place

Home (Google, OSM)

Description

Snake was falling down a small slope and western fence lizard came and grabbed it

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What

Spiny Lizards (Genus Sceloporus)

Observer

sarahjunebug

Date

July 14, 2022 01:35 PM PDT

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What

Pacific Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus ssp. amabilis)

Date

April 2011

Description

Prey source found nearby in form of Slender Salamander. May be small range extension into the valley for this species.

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What

Pacific Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus ssp. amabilis)

Date

April 2011

Description

hyper-melanistic ring-necked snake. Possible range extension.

Slender Salamanders Present at this location, prey source. Possible range extension.

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What

Gold Dust Day Gecko (Phelsuma laticauda)

Observer

ashbugg

Date

April 15, 2022 02:45 AM PDT

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What

California Newt (Taricha torosa)

Observer

cdegroof

Date

December 2022

Description

A very emaciated newt

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What

Cassin's Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans)

Observer

rkharwood

Date

November 21, 2019 11:14 AM PST

Description

Madrona Marsh

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What

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Observer

kimssight

Date

May 19, 2021 07:29 AM PDT

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What

Wild Water Buffalo (Bubalus arnee)

Observer

janeyd

Date

May 2011

Place

Sri Lanka (Google, OSM)

Description

With Shrub Frog on nose?

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What

Domestic Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)

Observer

szimpla

Date

March 1, 2019 06:37 AM +0530

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What

Striped Racer (Masticophis lateralis)

Observer

maxo

Date

October 8, 2022 12:31 PM PDT

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What

Santa Cruz Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer ssp. pumilus)

Observer

ljbrenner

Date

December 2020

Description

Came across this young gopher snake locked in battle with a loggerhead shrike. Moments after I took this photo the shrike returned and carried off the snake.

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What

Western Yellow-bellied Racer (Coluber constrictor ssp. mormon)

Observer

jmaughn

Date

September 27, 2022 04:14 PM PDT

Description

I came across this unusual scene while hiking back to my car this afternoon. What I think is happening here is that the racer probably tried to predate the alligator lizard, only to have the alligator lizard clamp down on the snake's head. When I came upon them, the snake wasn't moving much. I sat and watched for a bit, but then noticed a mountain biker coming down the trail. When I stood up so he could see me, I must have startled the lizard, because all of a sudden the snake got free, and zipped off into the tall grass on the side of the trail. After a second or two, the alligator lizard also dashed off, albeit in the other direction. I felt a little badly about disturbing the situation, but really there was a good chance one or both animals would have been run over by the biker, who was demonstrating his species' usual level of spatial awareness. (ie none whatsoever. I'm still not sure he ever saw me.) All in all, it was quite a surprising encounter.
(@gregpauly, I thought you might be interested in this one, since it shows the jaw strength of a Northern Alligator lizard from a different angle than the one we know from mating lizards.)

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What

Italian Wall Lizard (Podarcis siculus)

Observer

scubabruin

Date

September 24, 2022 09:39 AM PDT

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What

Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum)

Observer

smartrf

Date

September 19, 2022 05:01 PM PDT

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What

Greenhouse Frog (Eleutherodactylus planirostris)

Observer

lilshroomhunter

Date

July 8, 2022 10:43 AM PDT

Description

Found and released

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

erinjohnson

Date

August 9, 2022 02:08 PM PDT

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What

Northern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria coerulea)

Observer

fathernikki

Date

July 27, 2022 09:23 AM PDT

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

donroberson

Date

May 21, 2022 12:17 PM PDT

Description

So. Alligator Lizard just caught by Common Raven at edge of Hwy 1 at "Sea-lion overlook," a famed spot to view California Condor [several present at this moment]

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

cspnl

Date

March 30, 2022 04:08 PM PDT

Description

Salt & Pepper, at sidewalk level again. He may have been hiding near the sweet alyssum or bird of paradise and came out when I was watering.

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What

Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca)

Observer

chrisdean

Date

July 22, 2022

Description

I believe this yellowlegs is eating an African-clawed frog.

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

laiahbanks

Date

July 4, 2022 12:19 PM PDT

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What

Sonoran Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis sonorae)

Observer

deborah20

Date

June 6, 2022 01:41 PM PDT

Description

@alazon
@gregpauly
@sanjoaquinserpents
Please confirm or refute: is this another Sonoran Spotted Whiptail

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

david102

Date

May 28, 2022 01:22 PM PDT

Description

Love the tail bite to avoid predation. Mt. D is heaven!

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

jmillsand

Date

May 23, 2022 01:06 PM PDT

Description

First observed alive but struggling before being eaten by the striped racer. Snake is included in a separate observation

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What

Striped Racer (Masticophis lateralis)

Observer

currantanne

Date

April 13, 2022 11:13 AM PDT

Description

Eating Western fence lizard. Dropped lizard when tried to get closer picture of snake head. Didn’t even realize had lizard til dropped it. Lizard was still breathing, came by a bit latter and lizard gone as well as snake. Temp 61

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What

Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)

Observer

currantanne

Date

April 13, 2022 11:14 AM PDT

Description

Lizard Striped racer dropped. Previous observation. Temp 61

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What

Desert Iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis)

Observer

tothemax

Date

April 27, 2022 12:27 PM PDT

Description

this observation is for the prey

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What

Orange-throated Whiptail (Aspidoscelis hyperythrus)

Observer

amarillas

Date

May 2022

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What

Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)

Observer

kimssight

Date

December 16, 2020 10:49 AM PST

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What

Blainville's Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii)

Observer

maiz

Date

May 2022

Description

Photos by Julio Connolly

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What

California Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. multicarinata)

Observer

crow

Date

May 4, 2022 09:26 PM PDT

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What

Coast Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis multifasciata)

Observer

kthajeian

Date

April 2022

Description

Was it eating a lizard?

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What

California Striped Racer (Masticophis lateralis ssp. lateralis)

Observer

kthajeian

Date

May 3, 2022 03:52 PM PDT

Description

Actively eating a lizard

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What

Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)

Observer

aarushimodi

Date

May 2, 2022 05:21 PM PDT

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What

Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)

Observer

tmd218

Date

April 15, 2021 11:31 AM PDT

Description

Not sure on the snake ID. Took this photo from my car and the snake moved it’s head behind the rabbit in a protective way, and though I was not in danger I didn’t want to disturb nature from taking course.

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What

Northern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria coerulea)

Observer

natemarchessault

Date

April 27, 2022 11:53 AM PDT

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

houndzie

Date

April 2022

Description

Unwittingly got a pic of this lizard mid-snack

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What

Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

Observer

thumbwave

Date

April 22, 2022 10:38 AM PDT

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What

Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)

Observer

thumbwave

Date

April 22, 2022 10:38 AM PDT

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What

Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)

Observer

andy71

Date

April 15, 2022 10:38 AM PDT

Description

Mating

Tags

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What

California Striped Racer (Masticophis lateralis ssp. lateralis)

Observer

cdegroof

Date

April 2022

Description

Lyre being eaten by a striped racer. I will create a separate observation for the lyre, located here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/112218222 . Photo & observation by Bruce Pavalon

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What

Sonoran Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis sonorae)

Observer

jamesparham

Date

April 20, 2022 04:33 PM PDT

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What

Western Skink (Plestiodon skiltonianus)

Observer

jocor3

Date

April 18, 2022 03:03 PM PDT

Description

In the grasp of, then wriggling free from, the jaws of a southern alligator lizard. Then free, with bite marks on back.
(See https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/112078323 for the alligator lizard.)

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What

Western Whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris)

Observer

emwilson243

Date

April 15, 2022 12:02 PM UTC

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What

Western Whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris)

Observer

hsug1747

Date

June 2021

Description

Mockingbird vs whiptail

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What

Coast Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans ssp. terrestris)

Observer

chrisdellith

Date

March 31, 2010 11:05 AM HST

Description

KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA

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What

Whipsnakes (Genus Masticophis)

Observer

prakrit

Date

April 2022

Description

The consensus among people I've talked to so far is that this is most likely a hybrid or the offspring of a hybrid between Masticophis flagellum ruddocki and Masticophis lateralis lateralis. That being said, I'm interested to see if anyone thinks otherwise. Anyone know of other Masticophis hybrid records besides taeniatus x lateralis?

@meandthealiens and I found this snake in treeless desert habitat (more suitable for M. f. ruddocki).

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What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

drdantru

Date

April 2022

Description

Getting eaten by racer

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What

Coyote (Canis latrans)

Observer

jspaulding

Date

April 9, 2022 12:32 PM PDT

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

magen1

Date

April 2022

Description

Forked tail

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

trailblazr

Date

July 17, 2021 11:12 AM PDT

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What

Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata)

Observer

jkjer

Date

April 6, 2022 01:55 PM PDT

Description

Cat got to it, these things are so cool :(

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What

Common Wall Lizard (Podarcis muralis)

Observer

stevenhayward

Date

November 26, 2019 03:20 PM MST

Place

Malahat (Google, OSM)

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What

Red Diamond Rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber)

Observer

mholaday

Date

March 27, 2022 03:01 PM PDT

Description

Male competition, tangling, and thrashing