If this lizard thought he/she would scare me by looking particularly snake-like at first glance, then its plan was an overwhelming success.

According to my short attention span, my general lack of lizard-knowledge, and conflicting information on the internet (surprise!), I can’t say for sure if this is a western fence lizard or a Texas spiny lizard. But I am pretty sure – now, anyway – that it is not a snake.

Hedwigs Hill, Texas
photographed 10.19.2025