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Eastern Glass Lizard
Ophisaurus ventralis |
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Photo by JD Willson |
Description: 18-43 in. (45.7-108.3 cm) Eastern glass lizards have no dark lengthwise stripes below the lateral (side) groove or under the tail, distinguishing them from other glass lizards in our region. They also have no distinct dark mid-dorsal stripe. They do have white irregular marks on the neck and may be green above and yellow below. The young are khaki-colored and normally have a broad, dark longitudinal stripe on each side of back. Older individuals may be heavily speckled and greenish above. Eastern glass lizards are usually found under some type of sheltering object and are most active during the day. Habitat/Range: Eastern glass lizards are most commonly found in the Coastal Plain. They are common in pine flatwoods, sand dunes, and other sandy habitats and are often found around wetlands. |
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The shaded region represents the range of the eastern glass lizard in North Carolina. |
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Photo by JD Willson | Photo by JD Willson | Photo by JD Willson |
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Eastern glass lizards hatching. |
In appropriate habitats, eastern glass lizards may be very abundant. |
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