44 Trans. Acad. Sci. of St. Lows 
In Wilson County, near the towns of Neodesha and New 
Albany, many burrows were observed in the graveled 
right of way of the Frisco railroad. These lizards are 
very graceful and their running movement is even. Speci- 
mens running at top speed always went in a straight 
line, all four legs being employed in perfect unison. A 
distinct elevation of the body is accomplished by the 
straightening of the legs, so that the body is carried 
parallel to and distinctly above the ground. 
The writer has carried a small revolver with him while 
collecting, and has obtained large numbers of specimens 
with shot shells. Many of these could not otherwise have 
been taken. In order to get the most specimens in the 
least time the habits of these creatures were studied, and 
often peculiarities in their behavior were used to maneu- 
ver them into the open. Short, swift runs are often made 
by C. sexlineatus when it is disturbed. These are fol- 
lowed by pauses during which it holds its head high in 
the air in a manner indicating keen alertness and watch- 
fulness. If the disturber moves away, the lizard usually 
remains motionless, but if he comes closer, the animal 
soon darts to another position. Usually movements to 
the side do not cause the lizard to run. Always the move- 
ment of the observer must correspond to the rest pe- 
riods of the lizard. The movement of the lizard is be- 
trayed by a faint rustle which is readily perceived by 
the collector. 
The six-lined race-runner is perhaps the most gre- 
garious of all our lizards. Specimens were nearly always 
found at certain points, even though the collector re- 
turned again and again, whereas, at points not far away, 
which looked equally attractive as a habitat, no speci- 
mens were seen. Thus, localization of the habitat in defi- 
nite areas seems to be characteristic of the species. At 
