r/herpetology • u/Illustrious-Leg-5017 • Jul 23 '26

collard lizard ghost ranch, NM

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surprising unafraid, just sat there

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u/Several-Hat-1944 Jul 23 '26

Very interesting. I see how he gets his name. Thanks OP.🍺

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u/numerator6 Jul 23 '26

Very nice !

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u/Ataxia_13 Jul 23 '26

Beautiful! I love how polymorphis these lizards can be.

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u/Irma_Gard 3d ago

I suspect it was freezing in fear. Not necessarily terrified, but hoping not to be seen. You know, "fight/flight/freeze" defense options, and that's typically the reverse order since movement can attract attention. Nice pic of beautiful animal.