Fig. 115 (a). Pine-tree Lizard (Sceloporus undulatus) [Halj size\ 



The Pine Tree Lizard in its variations is of wide distribution in the United States. 

 It does well in the terrarium and becomes quite a pet. These and other lizards are more 

 numerous than is generally supposed. This is due in a measure to their cleverness in keep- 

 ing out of view, having much the same habit as squirrels in hiding on the opposite sides 

 of trees and branches from the observer. 



Fig. 116. Six-Lined Skink (Cnemidophorus sexlineatus) [Slightly reduced] 

 Six-Lined Lizards possess a remarkable grace and attractive coloring, especially the 

 males, whose under-sides are barred with brilliant metallic blue, carried partly up on the 

 side, adding to the sleek, corseted effect of the animal. They are native to the South- 

 eastern States. 



No lizards should be caught or picked up by the tail, as they will purposely lose 

 them in order to escape the hold. 



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