Meet the Gila Monster
Emerging from the brush, this gila monster walked straight toward me before veering away. Gila monsters are considered among only two North American species of venomous lizards. The venom is contained in their saliva. They will go to great lengths in avoiding the use of this venom, so please respect the space of these wonderful giants! SE Arizona.
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Texas Horned Lizard
This large, dramatic lizard reaches the western extent of his/her range in SE Arizona. Like other horned lizards, the Texas variety survives mostly on a diet of ants. Horned lizards rely primarily on camouflage to avoid detection. When this fails, however, they have the unique ability to shoot blood straight from their eyes with uncanny accuracy.
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A Texan Profile
Majestic Monster
Despite their strange appearance, I find gila monsters to be absolutely beautiful! Gila monsters are considered among only two North American species of venomous lizards. The venom is contained in their saliva. They will go to great lengths in avoiding the use of this venom, so please respect the space of these wonderful giants! SE Arizona. Prints of this image are not currently for sale. Please check back for future availability!
Santa Rita Short Horn
A Gila Head
Gila monsters are extremely secretive lizards. They spend most of their lives underground, often emerging only briefly at certain times of the year. Seeing one is always a thrilling experience that makes my heart race!
While I lay on the ground watching and waiting, this gila monster meandered right by. Southern Arizona.
A Regal Crown
Among their many other unique attributes, horned lizards are identified by the shape of their "crown." The regal horned lizard wears a crown that's often more majestic than many other species. Don't judge this youngster too harshly!
Photographed near Tucson, AZ..
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Gila Habitat
Gila monsters are extremely secretive lizards. They spend most of their lives underground, often emerging only briefly at certain times of the year. Seeing one is always a thrilling experience that makes my heart race!
Disappearing into a bush, this adult gila monster was a wonderfully accommodating photo subject! SE Arizona.
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Short-Horned Lizard
A Greater Short-Horned Lizard "basking" on a chilly day at a very high elevation. This species is, by far, considered the most cold-tolerant, with a range extending into Canada. Mt. Lemmon, AZ.
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Horned Lizard Habitat
A short-horned lizard poses in the foreground of his / her beautiful habitat. This species can be found as far north as Canada. Photographed near Tucson, AZ.
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The Horned Lizard of Texas
Horned Home
A greater short-horned lizard "basking" on a chilly day at a very high elevation. Mt. Lemmon, AZ.
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